Mechanical Project and Compliance Engineer

The Capital, Estates and Facilities Directorate are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Mechanical Project & Compliance Engineer to manage a team of mechanical engineers in the delivery of discretionary capital schemes and the management of estates statutory plant & equipment. The successful candidate will be able to provide professional advice and support on all types of mechanical projects, design standards, technical requirements and mechanical statutory compliance matters to achieve optimum cost effectiveness and design solutions. They will provide advice on mechanical issues / matters arising on capital schemes / site issues and solutions. You should possess an intimate knowledge of current mechanical regulations and British. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. The post holder will be professionally, technically and managerially responsible for the delivery of designated capital projects from completion of the project brief through detailed design to commissioning and final handover. To provide highly specialist professional leadership, advice and support on mechanical engineering matters, design standards, technical requirements and alternative methods of construction and design in order to achieve optimum cost effectiveness and design solutions. Undertake the role of Health Board Specialist Lead Advisor with regard to mechanical issues / matters arising on capital schemes. To complete detailed designs and works specifications for Mechanical schemes to meets the agreed project brief for Capital Schemes. To check and approve detailed designs and works specifications for Mechanical schemes completed by internal design staff and external design consultants to meets the agreed project brief for Capital Schemes. Provide technical advice on the design, requirements and management of the UHB estates statutory plant & equipment. To develop an action plans to address the statutory estate issues across the UHB. To utilise technical knowledge and expertise to provide the full range of capital planning services required by the UHB whilst assuring statutory / mandatory compliance and with reference to all available advisory guidance. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gavin Evans Job title: Interim Head of Capital Email address: Gavin.Evans@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number: 029 2183 6208