Mechanical Estates Officer

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

In our Building Services team, we bring Skanska’s purpose to build for a better society to life—creating healthy workplaces, comfortable homes and efficient facilities that improve people’s lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.

You will be working in the Building Services OU based in Walsall Manor Hospital in where we are responsible for supporting hospitals nationwide, ensuring clean, well-ventilated, and heated spaces that aid patient recovery. We help cut energy use, carbon emissions, and waste costs, drawing on global best practice from over 400 healthcare projects.

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Estates Officer who will be responsible for ensuring that general maintenance covering Preventative Planned Maintenance, breakdowns and minor installations are carried out in an efficient, safe and cost effective manner and that all work carried out complies with any legislation regulation or guidance, which may apply.

As the Mechanical Estates Officer, you will:

• Assist senior management in the effective management of the New Build and Retained Estate areas, ensuring all mechanical elements are maintained to the highest standard.
• Support the Capital Project Team where required and contribute to the management of minor projects, upgrades and new developments as required; 
• Engage and supervise maintenance contracts and all works in connection with Mechanical Services.
• Manage Contractors, ensuring that the team undertakes all Statutory and Mandatory, Good Practice and Reactive Maintenance within the key performance indicator targets.
• Bring to the attention of senior management non-conformities or exceptions in a timely manner, identifying suitable mitigation measures and where appropriate identify issues for inclusion in the departmental risk register.
• Undertake the role of Authorised Person for relevant mechanical disciplines including Boiler and Pressure Systems, Confined Spaces and Water Management.

We are looking for:

• City and Guilds apprenticeship or equivalent course in Mechanical Engineering (desirable).
• IOSH Managing Safely/ SMSTS (desirable).
• Have experience of AP duties/responsibility.
• Commercial management.
• Supervisor/Management qualification (desirable).
• Experience within the NHS or healthcare setting, due to the equipment and environment.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family  
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance  
• Professional development  
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)