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OverviewHospital Engineer (Mechanical) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 08 February 2026.The role is to support the Senior Engineers, in close cooperation with Building engineering and maintenance staff, with responsibility for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Trust premises and assets. This includes liaising with the Trust Projects teams, ensuring statutory compliance and maintaining a suitable environment for patient care. Performance will be judged against quality, timeliness, cost/resource and health & safety management criteria agreed with the post-holder as part of the annual appraisal.The post covers areas of specialist work including HVAC, Water, Steam/Pressure systems, Medical Gases, Building Management Systems (BMS), and an element of Energy Management. The post holder will ensure that Trust premises and assets are installed, operated and maintained in accordance with Trust policies, DoH guidance (HTM/HBN) and industry best practice. Main duties of the jobYou will form part of a multidisciplinary team whose role is to provide the best possible service to the Trust. The Hospital Engineer will have both group and individual responsibilities for defined aspects of the service, ensuring alignment with the Estates and Facilities vision and the Trust''s overall objectives. About usOur TrustCambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke''s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds, the Trust focuses on delivering a quality service for patients, staff and partners. CUH values are Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent, guiding how staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for local, regional, national and international populations.CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status or socio-economic background. Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. If you are a Student visa holder, the Trust will not be able to offer a full-time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa; or completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date; or the Trust has agreed to sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date.This vacancy will close at midnight on 8 February 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 24 February 2026. Benefits to youWe offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Benefits also include reduced-cost Stagecoach bus travel, free Park and Ride between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, free travel to Cambridge train station and hospitals, and subsidised on-site parking for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 at reduced cost. We have staff pod break spaces, a colleagues'' caf with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outdoor area to rest and recharge.CUH is committed to helping employees achieve a good work-life balance. Flexible arrangements may include part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start/finish times. If you would like to discuss required hours, please contact the provided person. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person SpecificationQualificationsEducated to or working towards degree level in mechanical engineering, OR equivalent level of knowledge and experience.Evidence of specific job-related continuous professional development.Record of continuous development across topics such as legislation updates, technical development and sustainability.Technical qualifications related to role within healthcare or equivalent.AP/RP duties in one or more of Steam, Medical gases, Ventilation, Water.ExperienceEngineering experience in an operational NHS/healthcare estates maintenance environment with a portfolio demonstrating a proven track record and a broad range of expertise, including managing maintenance staff and activities.Experience of contract and subcontract management with external organisations.Project management and process experience for capital projects and minor works, e.g. lifecycle/backlog replacement; refurbishment programmes and infrastructure development.Negotiation and conflict resolution within an operational estates and facilities environment.Experience of managing directly employed staff of varying trades and disciplines.KnowledgeSpecialist knowledge of engineering and infrastructure processes and their impact on healthcare provision, focusing on operation, maintenance and resilience of healthcare premises.In-depth knowledge of HTM, HBN, HTN and other applicable guidance or best practice; knowledge of hospital systems such as HVAC, ventilation, steam and LTHW systems, medical gases.Understanding of acute hospitals and the skills to operate and maintain assets appropriately.Knowledge of resilient systems within healthcare premises and emergency planning for the estate.Understanding of NHS project management tools, systems and procedures.Understanding of clinical relationships and stakeholder consultation within healthcare facilities.SkillsAbility to read schematicsGood written and oral communication skillsStrong organisational and planning abilitiesAbility to assess complex situations and prioritise competing service needsGood IT skills including Microsoft OfficeAbility to respond safely and quickly to estate infrastructure emergenciesCAD, PPM database and project management toolsAdditional RequirementsAbility to demonstrate Trust values of safe, kind, excellent in interactions with patients, visitors and colleagues.Practical, efficient, calm, tolerant and reassuring.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.Address: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustSalary47,810 to 54,710 per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternNot specifiedReference number180-F-CVA224Job locations #J-18808-Ljbffr