Hi, I'm Martin Badcock, the capital backlog programme manager. I work with the capital planning and development team and the building, engineering and maintenance team and deliver the backlog maintenance programme which is refurbishment and upgrades to the existing infrastructure, mechanical and electrical services.
The work ensures that as pieces of infrastructure or building engineering equipment needs to be replaced, the work is planned to ensure no disruption to clinical service.
My CUH journey
I joined the trust in 1996 as a mechanical craftsman in the estates and facilities department, completing routine repairs and planned maintenance tasks.
Shortly after starting, I became part of the succession planning programme within the department and was able to train and gain further qualifications over time in building services engineering.
Over the last 20 plus year at CUH, I have undertaken several different roles including, shift technician, building systems manager and senior engineering manager. All offered great experience and allowed me to move to the role I have today.
I could not imagine working anywhere else. The fact that I am involved in making a difference with improvements in both staff and patient environment is what makes me tick.
I really enjoy having the opportunity to evaluate existing system and services and improve these with new technology and energy efficient installations.
I could not imagine working anywhere else. The fact that I am involved in making a difference with improvements in both staff and patient environment is what makes me tick.
What does a usual day look like?
No two days are ever the same but are always busy and varied. Tasks usually consist of attending project meetings and undertaking site inspections, reviewing specification and designs for new projects, organising tender paperwork, budget reviews and tender reviews, site walk rounds and writing reports
I work closely with several multidisciplinary teams to make sure that the site infrastructure and services are updated and refurbished to a high standard and with energy efficiency in mind. It does always involve many meetings, reviewing of designs, specifications, drawings and discussion around new technology, and different ways of installation.
The projects can vary; from the replacement of a lift, to the full replacement of the hot and cold water for a building, or to the installation of a new high efficiency steam boiler to supply steam to hot water and heating infrastructure services around the entire hospital.
My role helps to improve the patient environment in terms on the heating, cooling, and ventilation services. These services are not always seen but always supplying the critical environment needed for the patient care to be comfortable and allow the Trust to treat patients in controlled and manage environments.
My role helps to improve the patient environment in terms on the heating, cooling, and ventilation services. These services are not always seen but always supplying the critical environment needed for the patient care to be comfortable and allow the Trust to treat patients in controlled and manage environments.