Job summary The Estates Department operate and maintain, energy and environmental resources, controls, electrical and mechanical services providing power, lighting, heating, air conditioning to wards, outpatients and operating theatres. Estates directly impacts on patient welfare, frontline clinical care, infection prevention and control and energy efficiency and sustainability across the Trust. We have an exciting opportunity for a committed highly self-motivated individual, the Royal Marsden is looking for an Intern Undergraduate Engineer to join the Estates Team on a 1-year placement from July 2025. This is a highly valuable broad ranging role allowing the Undergraduate to find their feet in a real working environment, which will expose the Undergraduate to the whole range of Estates services including mechanical, electrical, building & energy control systems and project management. The candidate must be highly proactive in developing their technical knowledge in all aspects of training and work undertaken, engage in active discussions about skills, techniques, methods and approach to tasks in order to develop as a skilled professional. This role requires working in a live Hospital site which will provide excellent opportunities to gain valuable work experience, behaviour at all times must be conducted in a professional manner and consistent with Trust Values. Main duties of the job The Estates Department is responsible for providing the safe execution of planned, reactive, and emergency maintenance and minor capital works for The RMH Trust. The post holder will assist the Energy Manager in providing a safe, efficient and effective service to patients, staff and visitors. The Undergraduate Engineer will assist the Energy Manager monitor the Royal Marsden Trust energy and environmental resources minimising its impact on the environment. Will assist Estates Project Managers and Estates Managers /Officers with supporting the management of the Estate, delivery of Estates services and management of projects. The post holder will gain valuable work experience in project management and estate & facilities management. Site inspections, surveys and investigations. Supervising and overseeing contractors, consultants and works and liaising with Trust staff and user departments. About us The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £28,166 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 282-E132 Job locations The Royal Marsden Sutton Downs Road Sutton SM2 5PT Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. To collate and input energy and utility meter readings data onto computer databases e.g. liaising with trade operatives who take meter readings and analysing demand profiles and identifying most economic /beneficial tariff with support from Energy Manager. With the assistance of the Energy Manager establish an energy monitoring and targeting system. e.g. identifying cost centres and plant /services to be monitored and identifying these on plans as necessary. Manage small projects and life cycle /backlog maintenance works and assist in the management of capital projects, Trust Minor New Works and Estates New Works Requests from inception to final account such as refurbishment of office and operational accommodation to current standards /regulations or managing the replacement of a building water tank and associated pipework Will provide a monthly energy usage report to the Energy Manager showing variances from target. With the assistance of the Energy Manager undertake analysis of boiler efficiency each month. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. To collate and input energy and utility meter readings data onto computer databases e.g. liaising with trade operatives who take meter readings and analysing demand profiles and identifying most economic /beneficial tariff with support from Energy Manager. With the assistance of the Energy Manager establish an energy monitoring and targeting system. e.g. identifying cost centres and plant /services to be monitored and identifying these on plans as necessary. Manage small projects and life cycle /backlog maintenance works and assist in the management of capital projects, Trust Minor New Works and Estates New Works Requests from inception to final account such as refurbishment of office and operational accommodation to current standards /regulations or managing the replacement of a building water tank and associated pipework Will provide a monthly energy usage report to the Energy Manager showing variances from target. With the assistance of the Energy Manager undertake analysis of boiler efficiency each month. Person Specification Education Essential Completed 1st year degree without re-sits (Mechanical / Electrical / Building Services Engineering degree) Experience Essential Held position at school or member of a school team which demonstrates ability to work in a team, exercise a degree of leadership or initiative Desirable Demonstrable work experience Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well in a team. To want to help people Desirable Ability to diffuse volatile situations and ability to communicate with people Other Requirements Essential Be able to plan own work. Ability to carry out all aspects of the role and good attendance Desirable Working on own initiative. Emotionally robust Person Specification Education Essential Completed 1st year degree without re-sits (Mechanical / Electrical / Building Services Engineering degree) Experience Essential Held position at school or member of a school team which demonstrates ability to work in a team, exercise a degree of leadership or initiative Desirable Demonstrable work experience Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work well in a team. To want to help people Desirable Ability to diffuse volatile situations and ability to communicate with people Other Requirements Essential Be able to plan own work. Ability to carry out all aspects of the role and good attendance Desirable Working on own initiative. Emotionally robust 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. Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Marsden Sutton Downs Road Sutton SM2 5PT Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)