Job summary
- Main area
- Capital
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 297-QEF-8076740-A
- Employer
- QE Facilities
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £56,143 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
M&E Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8a
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. If you have gaps you will be required to provide character references. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Job overview
To support the Head of Capital in delivery of the capital programme through all RIBA stages of work ensuring that healthcare facilities are equipped with safe, efficient, and compliant mechanical and electrical systems. The M&E Manager designated as the ‘Approved Person’ plays a pivotal role in delivering capital projects that enhance healthcare facilities' infrastructure, ensuring that all mechanical and electrical systems are designed, implemented, and maintained to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance. Responsibilities encompass technical oversight, project management, stakeholder communication, and adherence to regulatory standards, with clear accountabilities to ensure successful project delivery.
Main duties of the job
Regulations, British Standards, NHS requirements, infection control standards and health & safety legislation.
Provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring M&E systems are designed, installed and commissioned to high standards of safety, quality, efficiency and compliance. Support the development of technical specifications, project information, budgets and value-for-money solutions aligned to operational requirements.
Support projects from initial discussions and feasibility stages through to completion, commissioning, handover and operational delivery. Identify, assess and mitigate project risks through effective management processes, action plans and proactive issue resolution to minimise delays, cost pressures and compliance concerns.
Work collaboratively with senior leaders, finance, clinical teams, Estates colleagues, external contractors and consultants to ensure effective communication and successful outcomes. Provide regular updates to QEF and Trust working groups to support governance and decision-making.
Undertake site inspections and reviews to ensure works meet agreed specifications and quality standards. Support effective handover into Estates Management, including testing, commissioning, documentation and user training.
Support the Head of Capital with developing a competent team and coordinating specialist resources required to successfully deliver projects.
Working for our organisation
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Regularly inspects construction works to ensure they meet statutory regulations such as Building Regulations and Health and Safety at Work Act.
· Conducts detailed inspections of M&E systems to verify compliance with Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs), and other relevant standards.
· Ensures that construction work meets the requirements of the construction drawings and specifications, checking all critical stages of the project.
· Oversees the quality of M&E installations, ensuring they align with design specifications and operational requirements.
· Keeps detailed records of each project, including daily logbooks and weekly reports.
· Maintains comprehensive documentation of M&E systems, including design changes, testing results, and compliance audits.
· Conduct thorough risk assessments for M&E systems, identifying potential hazards and implementing mitigation strategies.
· Oversee the safety aspects of M&E installations, ensuring they meet NHS safety protocols and standards.
· Review and approve M&E designs and specifications, ensuring they align with project requirements and NHS standards.
· Collaborate with design teams to integrate M&E systems seamlessly into the overall project design.
· Lead the commissioning process for M&E systems, ensuring they are fully operational and meet all specified requirements.
· Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for M&E systems, facilitating smooth handover and future maintenance.
· Act as the primary point of contact for all M&E-related matters within capital projects.
· Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
· Provide training and guidance to staff on M&E systems and safety procedures.
· Promote continuous professional development within the M&E team.
· Undertake regular audits of M&E systems and processes where necessary ensuring ongoing compliance and identify areas for improvement.
· Lead/champion audit processes implementing corrective actions as needed, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
· Support the preparation of schedules of outstanding work and defects prior to the issue of certificates of practical completion.
· Identifies and rectifies defects in M&E systems, ensuring all issues are resolved before project handover.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Requires UK Driving License
- Knowledge and Skills in using AutoCAD / Revit
- Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Sound understanding of principles of Building Services (M&E Engineering) and detailing
- Awareness of legislation, Guidance Notes, Health Technical Memoranda, building related Codes of Practice together with technical and operational documents relevant to the Estates function
- Knowledge and Skills in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- A relevant qualification (or working towards) in Building Services Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Building Surveying or equivalent.
- An engineering disciplined HND, HNC, OND, ONC
Desirable criteria
- Minimum 12 months relevant post qualification experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alexis Ruttley
- Job title
- Head of Business Delivery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07487497112
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