Job summary You will be expected to provide a compliant, resilient, safe estate and deliver an efficient and cost-effective maintenance service with a focus on Ventilation systems. Responsible to Principal engineer for ventilation with responsibility for overseeing contractors and inhouse engineers delegated under your supervision. You will act as a specialist on behalf of the Trust for all aspects of Engineering & Building Services with emphasis on Ventilation and will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of the engineering infrastructure, systems and equipment, acting in the role of AP Ventilation. Responsible for ensuring that engineering maintenance, including contract work, is carried out to the appropriate standard and specification, act as the Trust Clerk of works and commissioning specialist for site inspections, testing and commissioning to all new and refurbishment works carried out on both sites. Main duties of the job Provide detailed professional and technical estates advice and support to the senior leadership team within Estates, Trust staff external contractors and consultants covering any issues relating to or that have an impact on the delivery of the operational service. Ensure compliance with all Statutory Standards, Codes of Practice, Health and Safety Guidance, Health Technical Memoranda, COSHH, Building Regulations and NHS Executive Directives, relating to Estates Services. Be a point of Escalation for critical ventilation systems, ensuring service continuity, quality and resilience toareas delegated under your supervision. Under the direction of principle engineer Lead on rectification of faults and defects on critical ventilation systems identified from reports. Lead on fault finding on critical Ventilation systems and rectification of faults including troubleshooting. Provide effective day to day support and liaison to both th operational estates team and specialist external agencies (contractors) delegated to your area of supervision. Deputise for the principal engineer for ventilation and take responsibility for decisions, works, budgets quotations and people management as necessary Create and develop ventilation SOPs and monitor their adherence to those delegated under your supervision. About us GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 271-SP-7113280 Job locations Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Great Ormond Street Hospital London WC1N 3JH Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential Our Always values Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential Proven engineering management experience which includes staff management/supervisory responsibilities Previous experience and understanding of Estates maintenance Performance management/operational management experience. Experience and knowledge of technical developments, financial procedures and statutory regulations Educated to at least HNC level or equivalent in an engineering subject, or relevant/appropriate previous experience AP or RP certificate Desirable NEBOSH General Certificate Experience/Knowledge Essential Conducting Risk Assessments Experience of working at a level that requires interpretation of broad national Trust policies and guidelines Experience in a similar role at a senior level Post holder must be able to demonstrate an excellent track record of achievements Experience of delivering works projects Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams including performance management processes Previous experience of leadership positions in a hard services setting Negotiation experience with influencing and persuasion skills Knowledge of the statutory requirements which apply within the healthcare sector e.g., health and safety, HTM's, HBN's Desirable Experience in a relevant Senior related engineering role including project and staff management experience Experience in leading change management Experience of managing several projects concurrently Specialist knowledge of engineering in healthcare environments in ventilation Working to L8 and ACOP S, HSG274 and HTM 04-01 Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent project management and staff management skills Excellent highly developed organisational skills, evidence of methodical planning and an ability to communicate at all levels Excellent oral, writing and presentation skills Able to interpret spreadsheets and information to analyse spend /performance data Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable. Good interpersonal relationship skills Good practical engineering management skills Analytical, IT and computer skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to prioritise work and cope with competing demands Ability to manage high level of workload, multiple programmes and projects Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure Patient focused and capable of understanding the impact of patient care and experience on the work they undertake Desirable Ability to chair and control meetings Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential Our Always values Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential Proven engineering management experience which includes staff management/supervisory responsibilities Previous experience and understanding of Estates maintenance Performance management/operational management experience. Experience and knowledge of technical developments, financial procedures and statutory regulations Educated to at least HNC level or equivalent in an engineering subject, or relevant/appropriate previous experience AP or RP certificate Desirable NEBOSH General Certificate Experience/Knowledge Essential Conducting Risk Assessments Experience of working at a level that requires interpretation of broad national Trust policies and guidelines Experience in a similar role at a senior level Post holder must be able to demonstrate an excellent track record of achievements Experience of delivering works projects Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams including performance management processes Previous experience of leadership positions in a hard services setting Negotiation experience with influencing and persuasion skills Knowledge of the statutory requirements which apply within the healthcare sector e.g., health and safety, HTM's, HBN's Desirable Experience in a relevant Senior related engineering role including project and staff management experience Experience in leading change management Experience of managing several projects concurrently Specialist knowledge of engineering in healthcare environments in ventilation Working to L8 and ACOP S, HSG274 and HTM 04-01 Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent project management and staff management skills Excellent highly developed organisational skills, evidence of methodical planning and an ability to communicate at all levels Excellent oral, writing and presentation skills Able to interpret spreadsheets and information to analyse spend /performance data Frequent concentration, work pattern unpredictable. Good interpersonal relationship skills Good practical engineering management skills Analytical, IT and computer skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to prioritise work and cope with competing demands Ability to manage high level of workload, multiple programmes and projects Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure Patient focused and capable of understanding the impact of patient care and experience on the work they undertake Desirable Ability to chair and control meetings Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Address Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Great Ormond Street Hospital London WC1N 3JH Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)