Lead Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

Lead Engineer – Mechanical Bias

Location:

Hull, HU3 2JZ

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:00

We are currently seeking a professional Lead Engineer, Mechanical Biased, based at the Women & Children’s Hospital in Hull. The Lead Engineer (Mechanical Bias) will be responsible for the effective delivery of mechanical engineering services within a hospital environment, leadership of engineering activities, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and maintaining critical systems to support patient care.

• Team leadership and project management across multiple hospital sites.
• Lead and oversee all mechanical engineering activities on-site, ensuring systems operate efficiently and safely.
• Maintain, service and repair mechanical systems including HVAC, heating, hot water, steam and pressure systems.
• Maintain medical gas pipeline systems (desirable).
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, HTM, and hospital‑specific standards.
• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose faults and implement solutions to minimise downtime.
• Support lifecycle planning and asset management activities.

• Strong mechanical engineering background within building services.
• Experience in a healthcare or critical environment.
• Experience with PPM systems and reactive maintenance.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience.
• Ability to fault‑find and problem solve under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Knowledge of HTM guidelines and statutory compliance.
• Experience with medical gas systems.
• Knowledge of BMS (Building Management Systems).
• Experience working across multiple sites.
• Previous experience in a Lead Engineer role.

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Recognised apprenticeship in a relevant discipline.
• IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification (desirable).
• AP/CP status (preferred but not essential).

• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proactive and solution‑focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards in a healthcare environment.

• Willingness to travel between hospital sites.
• Participation in an on‑call rota.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours when required.
• DBS check may be required.
• Live within a 30 minute radius of the hospital.

• 37.5 hours per week.
• Access to employee benefits available from start.