Job summary The NMGH Mechanical Infrastructure manager has responsibility for Hard Facilities Management (FM) services and sub contracted services at North Manchester General Hospital. The successful candidate will support on the separation, transition and integration of Site Mechanical Services and support the hospital redevelopment and backlog program's. The successful candidate will join an ever-growing team which is taking on the successful re-building of a huge site based in North Manchester. Further development is on the horizon as we plan a new hospital and wider health and care campus being built as part of 'once-in-a-generation' plans to transform both the hospital and the North Manchester area, creating new jobs, promoting healthy lifestyles, developing skills for the benefit of the local neighbourhood and beyond. The successful candidate will be accountable for all day to day operational aspects of Infrastructure Services which are subject to any form of consideration under the site redevelopment programme, and including Backlog Maintenance. This will include the support and development of services to ensure they are progressive, responsive to internal and external demand, are patient focused, safe, efficient, and effective Main duties of the job Oversee and monitor engineering and mechanical services and systems, ensuring that they are operated and decommissioned/commissioned, in accordance with all relevant current legislation and standards. Advise the Head of Estates on all engineering and mechanical services and systems, concerning any problematic areas, non-compliance with statutory or mandatory regulations and risks to business continuity. Ensure that the operational estates workforce are customer focused in providing the service to the Trust that is required for the department with respect to responsiveness, availability, training & capacity. Develop & implement engineering policies, procedures and service reviews and align to any decommission / commissioning document. Provide engineering reports identifying any problematic areas within estates plant/equipment or systems to the Heads Estates and Facilities. Provide engineering advice and information to contractors and in-house teams appointed for projects. Identify backlog maintenance issues and develop plans to implement a rolling maintenance strategy / planned maintenance programme. Manage the delivery of small / minor works in a cost efficient and safe manner having communicated effectively with the relevant users as necessary. To liaise and work with other trades/disciplines including external agencies (contractors). About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-EST-6781083 Job locations NMGH Delauneys Road Crumpsall M8 5RB Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Essential Qualifications Essential Engineering related HNC / HND in Electrical or mechanical Service, Or Project Qualifications in Engineering/Building related field Written and verbal communication skills in order to be able to liaise with staff at all levels of the organisation Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision Desirable Membership of a professional organisation e.g. IET, CIBSE, etc. Experience Essential I.T Skills Excellent use of outlook, Excel, Word and Handheld devices Working in a team Desirable Knowledge of the Healthcare environment Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels, across all disciplines Customer focused Able to deal effectively with other professional staff Self-motivator Drive and persistence Ability to work in close cooperation with other disciplines Good management and Leadership qualities with ability to lead teams Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Asbestos Awareness Able to innovate Knowledge Essential Awareness of Health and Safety in a maintenance environment In depth knowledge of Statutory compliance Authorised Person or equivalent for engineering installations or systems Desirable Demonstrable maintenance supervision experience Sound knowledge of NHS technical documents, British standards, regulations, legislation and codes of practice Other Essential Driving License Good Punctuation Capable of Working in a demanding service line Person Specification Essential Qualifications Essential Engineering related HNC / HND in Electrical or mechanical Service, Or Project Qualifications in Engineering/Building related field Written and verbal communication skills in order to be able to liaise with staff at all levels of the organisation Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision Desirable Membership of a professional organisation e.g. IET, CIBSE, etc. Experience Essential I.T Skills Excellent use of outlook, Excel, Word and Handheld devices Working in a team Desirable Knowledge of the Healthcare environment Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels, across all disciplines Customer focused Able to deal effectively with other professional staff Self-motivator Drive and persistence Ability to work in close cooperation with other disciplines Good management and Leadership qualities with ability to lead teams Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Asbestos Awareness Able to innovate Knowledge Essential Awareness of Health and Safety in a maintenance environment In depth knowledge of Statutory compliance Authorised Person or equivalent for engineering installations or systems Desirable Demonstrable maintenance supervision experience Sound knowledge of NHS technical documents, British standards, regulations, legislation and codes of practice Other Essential Driving License Good Punctuation Capable of Working in a demanding service line 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address NMGH Delauneys Road Crumpsall M8 5RB Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)