Mechanical Technical Manager

TN United Kingdom; Romford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000

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You bring the skills. We’ll bring the opportunities.

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineering professional looking to take on a leadership role within a dynamic and essential healthcare environment? Sodexo Health and Care are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Mechanical Technical Manager to join our team at Queens Hospital, Romford. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance, performance standards, and the seamless delivery of technical engineering services in line with contractual and KPI requirements.

Successful candidates will need to have relevant qualifications together with consistent experience in a similar environment. You will be required to act on your own initiative; there is a need for accuracy, attention to detail, numeracy and record keeping whilst leading from the front with regards to the mechanical team. If you have the skills, experience, and passion to contribute to a healthcare environment, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a great opportunity to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression. If you are a results-driven Mechanical Technical Manager with a passion for operational excellence in a healthcare setting, we would love to hear from you.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Main Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

1. Lead, manage, and develop a team of engineers to ensure optimal performance and compliance with industry standards.
2. Maintain a safe and compliant environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
3. Ensure statutory legislation and HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) compliance, managing mechanical systems such as HVAC, MTHW, Medical Gas, and Ventilation.
4. Drive energy management initiatives to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
5. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including NHS Trust representatives and Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) management teams.
6. Oversee sub-contractors and service partners, ensuring service delivery meets contract requirements.
7. Manage financial budgets effectively and ensure cost-efficient service delivery.
8. Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain compliance and identify areas for improvement.
9. Be part of the on-call rota, providing essential out-of-hours support when required.

Ideal Candidate

1. A Mechanical City & Guilds Qualification or similar
2. HNC/ONC or similar
3. Strong HTM knowledge
4. Thorough understanding of M&E systems including HVAC, MTHW, Medical Gas Systems, Ventilation Systems
5. Sound knowledge of Legionella prevention and management in Hospitals
6. F-Gas, Gas Safe knowledge or certification
7. Current of previous AP qualifications - Water, Ventilation, Medical Gas or Pressure Systems
8. Sound Knowledge of Health & Safety, IOSH certification
9. A customer/client facing attitude and excellent people management skills
10. Experience in managing, coaching and influencing individuals and teams
11. Clear DBS check and Occupational Health check
12. Good communication skills with the mental agility to ‘think on feet’ and provide convincing practical solutions
13. Intelligent approach of performance monitoring
14. Proficient IT skills, including Excel, Word & Microsoft office
15. Previous experience of PFI Hard FM Contracts
16. CDM regulations experience or training
17. NEBOSH General or higher

What we offer

You will be rewarded with a salary of £60,000pa - £65,000pa + excellent benefits together with access to a range of benefits, including employer pension contribution, and life assurance – 1 x annual salary.

1. A flexible and dynamic work environment, fostering work-life balance.
2. Competitive compensation, recognizing your valuable contributions.
3. Access to ongoing training and development programs, empowering you to grow professionally.
4. Countless opportunities to grow within the company, supporting your career progression.

For more information on all the great benefits Sodexo offer to support you and your loved ones, check out the attached Benefits Guide at the bottom of this advert!

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.