Senior Performance Standards Engineer (Water)

Overview

In this role you will provide expert guidance on healthcare building services mechanical and water systems to NHS Wales and the Welsh Government. You will operate as the Authorising Engineer (Water), assuring safety and compliance across Health Boards, and advise on broad mechanical engineering issues for NHS Wales. You will help shape policies and strategies at an all-Wales level while supporting local policy development. The position offers cross-functional collaboration, agile working, and opportunities to influence safety and quality in healthcare environments.

Pay / Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• agile working
• flexible working arrangements
• opportunity to shape healthcare infrastructure
• supportive and inclusive workplace

Responsibilities

• Advise NHS Wales and WG on water systems and mechanical building services for healthcare facilities
• Act as Authorising Engineer (Water) under WHTM 04-01 and 00, assessing Responsible Persons across Health Boards and Trusts
• Provide expert guidance on hospital mechanical engineering issues and conduct technical investigations
• Develop mechanical engineering policies and strategies for Wales and support local policy implementation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote best practices and continuous improvement
• Support agile working and contribute to a learning, inclusive workplace

Key requirements

• Bachelor in Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent to register at CEng level with ECUK
• Extensive specialist mechanical engineering knowledge including standards and guidance
• Senior level experience in complex engineering and control systems including water safety
• Experience with NHS healthcare engineering systems is desirable
• Strong IT/computer skills and ability to coordinate a team
• Desirable: management qualification
• Current UK professional registration

• communication
• team-working
• presentation skills
• water systems expertise
• highly complex mechanical engineering understanding
• control systems for healthcare engineering

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