James Barker

Lead the CMMS upgrade for all UK EFW sites.

Maintain and update all CMMS platforms (D365) across the fleet, ensuring preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, asset hierarchies, and spare parts data are accurate and current.

Audit CMMS data regularly to identify and correct discrepancies, aligning with corporate and regulatory standards.

Work closely with site engineers, maintenance teams, and operations staff to capture new asset information and implement updates promptly.

Optimise CMMS functionality, including warehouse functions and Dynaway Analytics, ensuring data standardisation and actionable reporting across sites.

Support the roll-out of CMMS best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across all sites.

Generate fleet-wide reports, KPIs, and dashboards for maintenance performance monitoring and strategic decision-making.

Provide training and guidance to site personnel on CMMS usage, data entry protocols, and analytics optimisation.

Liaise with IT teams and CMMS software vendors to troubleshoot issues, implement system upgrades, and deliver enhancements.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards within CMMS processes.

Develop and manage the full mechanical project plan from design to commissioning and handover.

Oversee installation of heat pumps, hot-water distribution systems, pipework modifications (desteaming), and all related mechanical plant and controls.

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including mechanical engineers, subcontractors, commissioning specialists and suppliers.

Liaise closely with hospital estates teams, Trust stakeholders, design consultants and other contractors to ensure alignment on scope, programme and site constraints.

Ensure mechanical works are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with technical specifications, NHS estate standards and statutory regulations.

Lead procurement of mechanical packages, materials and specialist subcontractors.

Manage site activities including RAMS review, H&S compliance, permits to work, quality checks and progress monitoring.

Oversee commissioning, testing, documentation, and final handover to the hospital’s estates and maintenance teams.

Maintain project documentation including progress reports, risk registers, change control, cost tracking and technical submissions.

Identify risks (technical, operational, logistical) and implement mitigation strategies, especially considering hospital areas that must remain operational.

Act as the central point of contact for the Permit to Work system across the construction site.

Review, approve, issue, suspend, and close PTWs in accordance with project-specific procedures.

Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors, and the HSE department to plan and manage conflicting work activities.

Maintain a live permit board and daily permit register.

Ensure all PTWs are fully documented, including risk assessments, method statements, isolations, and supporting documents.

Conduct audits and regular inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions.

Facilitate daily PTW coordination meetings and ensure clear communication between work parties.

Support and advise supervisors and operatives on permit-related issues and safety requirements.

Escalate any non-compliance or unsafe practices to the HSE Manager immediately.

Deliver toolbox talks and training sessions on the PTW process as required.

Maintain accurate records for audit purposes and regulatory compliance.