Job summary

The post holder will work as part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary project team established to deliver the Lynfield Mount Hospital Redevelopment Programme, providing senior mechanical and electrical engineering leadership and assurance across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Appointed on a 2-year fixed-term basis, the role will ensure that all Mechanical and Electrical design, construction, commissioning and handover activities associated with the Lynfield Mount Hospital Redevelopment Programme are undertaken in full compliance with statutory requirements, NHS guidance (including HTMs and HBNs), Trust policies and best practice.

The role requires a high degree of professional autonomy, acting as a senior technical authority for the discipline and providing expert advice, assurance and leadership to the Project Team, Estates and Facilities colleagues, clinical stakeholders and external consultants and contractors.

Closing date: 28th May 2026

Shortlisting: 1st and 2nd June 2026

Interviews: Likely to be week commencing 15th June 2026 (TBC)

Main duties of the job

Duties of the post-holder will include:

Provide senior mechanical and electrical engineering leadership for the Lynfield Mount Hospital Redevelopment.

Act as Authorised Person (AP) for relevant engineering systems, or work towards AP appointment within an agreed timeframe, in line with Trust governance arrangements

Act as a senior technical authority, providing expert advice and assurance on engineering matters.

Review, comment on and approve engineering designs, specifications and technical submissions.

Support design risk management, ensuring risks are eliminated or reduced so far as reasonably practicable.

Oversee commissioning, testing and handover of engineering systems, ensuring safe transition to operational use.

Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, NHS HTMs, HBNs, BS legislation, CIBSE guidance and Trust policies.

Ensure compliance with statutory health and safety policy documentation and the compliance with CDM Regulations and enforce as necessary, compliance by contractors undertaking work on Trust premises

Contribute to engineering governance, audits, inspections and assurance reporting.

Support the control and management of high risk engineering systems in accordance with Authorised Person responsibilities.

Provide technical oversight of external consultants and contractors.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Master degree level in an appropriate discipline OR demonstratable commensurate experience in a similar role.
• GCSE qualifications in English, Maths

Desirable

• Project management training (e.g., PRINCE2 foundation) or equivalent
• Chartered Membership of a engineering professional body

Training

Essential

• Knowledge and Experience of working for administrative functions on projects within the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD and training to fulfil the requirements of the post.

Experience

Essential

• Significant management experience in electrical / mechanical and building services engineering
• Sound professional technical knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical engineering

Desirable

• Experience of managing large engineering projects
• Experience of NEC 4 Contracts

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Master degree level in an appropriate discipline OR demonstratable commensurate experience in a similar role.
• GCSE qualifications in English, Maths

Desirable

• Project management training (e.g., PRINCE2 foundation) or equivalent
• Chartered Membership of a engineering professional body

Training

Essential

• Knowledge and Experience of working for administrative functions on projects within the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD and training to fulfil the requirements of the post.

Experience

Essential

• Significant management experience in electrical / mechanical and building services engineering
• Sound professional technical knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical engineering

Desirable

• Experience of managing large engineering projects
• Experience of NEC 4 Contracts

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Heights Lane, Daisy Hill

Bradford

BD9 6DP

United Kingdom

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