Principal Engineer – Ventilation

Description:

Finegreen are currently supporting a large NHS organisation in the appointment of a interim Principal Engineer for Ventilation.

This is due to the department recently reviewing the engineering and Estates structure, including introducing new roles in compliance and assurance. This role of PE fulfils the role of Coordinating Authorised Person (AP) and the candidate would have a depth of knowledge in at least one HTM safe system of work relevant to the post and the relevant regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

Coordinate, develop and, support in the management of the engineering team including existing or yet to be appointed subject-matter expert and relevant APs to ensure overall engineering compliance and safety (including oversight and audit of the various Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) for all Mechanical and Electrical disciplines to Fabric including but not limited to Ventilation, confined spaces and working at height);
Whilst the role will be to help oversee and coordinate all APs aspects of the hard FM Service (as well as to be part of all external AE audits to allow an overall and ‘overview’ compliance understanding, to manage the outcomes);
Support the ongoing development of robust Safe Systems of Work (including Standard Operational Procedures) for all major M&E disciplines and coordinate and act as the AP lead relevant specialist areas with the focus on ventilation, however there will be an expectation to support other specialist areas as and when required;
Help the operational lead develop the CAFM based maintenance programme to work in parallel with the AP and CP structures to ensure compliant maintenance and PPM regimes along with accurate reporting and ensuring it reflects granular levels of Trust assets and is reflective of GIP;
Act as the point of contact for all ventilation and associated specialist fields including assurance queries, specify solutions in line with best practice and relevant legislation and oversee that this work is undertaken as required.
The ideal candidate will have:

A strong building services mechanical engineering bias would be an advantage to this role (as this is a subject matter area the Trust recognises it needs to develop better resilience and compliance);
Highly developed advanced technical, practical, and theoretical knowledge of complex hospital engineering systems;
Appropriate/similar experience of working in a senior estates related position.

If you are interested in the role, please contact Donna Larder on (phone number removed) or send your to (url removed)