Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Lead to join the engineering team supporting a large, complex 24/7 hospital environment. This is an exciting time to join the site, with significant investment being made in the engineering team, including new apprentices and further opportunities for development and progression. This is a technically focused role for a mechanical engineer who wants to remain hands-on, while becoming a recognised technical authority across the estate. The Role Around 90% of the role will be hands-on, working alongside the engineering team to diagnose faults, maintain critical plant, resolve technical issues and proactively improve the performance and reliability of mechanical systems. This is not an office-based management position. You will not have overall management responsibility instead, you will operate as a specialist technical lead, providing expertise, guidance and technical escalation to the wider engineering team. The hospital is a busy, mission-critical environment, so the ability to remain calm under pressure, make sound technical decisions and take ownership of complex engineering problems is essential. Key Responsibilities Act as a senior mechanical technical authority across the hospital estate. Provide hands-on engineering support across a broad range of mechanical systems. Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical faults. Support the safe, compliant and reliable operation of critical infrastructure. Provide technical guidance to engineers, contractors and operational teams. Support planned and reactive maintenance activities. Identify opportunities to improve plant reliability and engineering performance. Challenge contractor performance and help reduce reliance and expenditure on external subcontractors. Identify work that can be brought back in-house and support the development of internal engineering capability. Carry out proactive engineering works during quieter periods. Lead or support