Hospital Engineering Manager

Spire Bushey Hospital is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Hospital Engineering Manager to lead our Estates and Engineering function. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the building, ensuring compliance, safety, and operational excellence across the hospital site.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in engineering or building services, proven project management experience, and a passion for leading teams in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant engineering services across the hospital site.
• Ensure best practice and consistency in all aspects of engineering and estates management.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring buildings and equipment are maintained to the highest standards.
• Manage and develop a skilled team of site engineers and handymen, supporting their professional growth.
• Ensure full compliance with Spire's Fire Policy and all regulatory requirements, including CQC and Public Health England standards.
• Act as the hospital's Approved Person (AP) for key systems including medical gases, water safety, low voltage electrical services, decontamination equipment, and heating & ventilation.

Requirements:

• AP Qualification is desired.
• A relevant background in electrical, plumbing, or building services engineering.
• Previous experience of working within a hospital or healthcare environment is an essential requirement of this role.
• Strong management experience essential.
• Previous experience in managing a team.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive, flexible approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Benefits:

• 35 days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme with flexible retirement options
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Free DBS
• Free uniform
• Access to 'Spire for You' – our reward platform offering discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities