NHS Estates Engineering Graduate Training Scheme

The Role

As a Graduate Estates Trainee (Engineering), you will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team within your employing organisation. The role is designed to support learning and development through observation, participation and hands‑on experience of engineering processes, practices and procedures.

NHS engineers maintain and repair a wide range of essential facilities and equipment, including hospital buildings, ambulances, dialysis machines, electrical systems and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. The Post Graduate Engineer Standard is critical in meeting the future skills needs of the NHS and covers a broad range of engineering disciplines.

During the programme, graduates will support engineering professionals at all levels and gain experience across multiple areas on a rotational basis. This may include:

• Maintaining and managing NHS properties and estates
• Organising repairs, servicing and planned maintenance
• Supporting and project managing building works and refurbishments
• Contributing to sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives
• Assisting with policy development and compliance
• Supporting recruitment, training and staff development
• Assisting with staff management, including absence and discipline
• Supporting budget management and financial control

Six graduate posts are currently available across England.

• Roles are based within various NHS organisations, including:
  • Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
  • University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
  • Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

• The opportunity to make a positive difference to the communities the NHS serves
• A varied role designed to develop a wide range of technical and professional skills
• Full pastoral support throughout the graduate programme
• Access to staff engagement and inclusion networks
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Staff Recognition Awards celebrating outstanding contributions
• Access to NHS discount schemes
• A diverse, inclusive and supportive working environment

• A minimum 2.2 degree in an engineering‑related discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within teams
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• A positive, proactive and enthusiastic approach
• Commitment to completing the three‑year training scheme
• A genuine interest in engineering and a career within the NHS
• Willingness to travel to various NHS sites, if required

• Experience of working as part of a team and building professional networks
• Administrative experience
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel

All roles are open to applicants with a valid visa, provided they have been living in the UK and resident for at least three years (not for educational purposes) prior to September 2026.