David Steven

David Stevens has more than 30 years’ experience across engineering design, construction, facilities management, capital development and strategic estates leadership. A Chartered Engineer and senior NHS leader, he has built his career combining technical expertise, commercial judgement and a strong focus on improving the environments in which people receive care and work.

David is a Trustee and Vice President of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and a member of its Board. He chairs both the CIBSE Facilities Management Group and formerly the CIBSE LGBTQI+ Panel and serving on the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committees of CIBSE and the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM). He is a Fellow of four professional institutions.

A recipient of the CIBSE Silver Medal, David has received national recognition for his professional leadership, including the UK Construction Week Icon Award in 2025, the IWFM Leader of the Year Award in 2026 and the Engineering Talent Executive Leader of the Year Award in 2026. He is also a lead author of CIBSE Guide M: Maintenance Engineering and Management and contributes to the wider profession through industry boards, committees, mentoring, professional membership assessments and awards judging. He is a Court Assistant and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Engineers and has contributed to NHS England's work on estates and facilities productivity.

As Director of Estates, Facilities and Capital Development for an NHS Foundation Trust, David leads a diverse and complex healthcare estate. His responsibilities span operational estates and facilities management, engineering compliance, capital investment, infrastructure development and long-term estate planning. He also serves as the Trust's Corporate LGBTQI+ Lead, supporting work to create inclusive workplaces and improve the experience of staff and service users.

Under his leadership, the Estates and Facilities team has received national recognition, including the 2024 Design in Mental Health Award for Estates & Facilities Team of the Year and the 2024 Better Building Healthcare Award for Estates & Facilities Team of the Year, together with the Best Patient Safety Initiative and overall Patients' Choice Award. In 2021, his team received the CIBSE Building Performance Award for Learning & Development, recognising its work on post-project review guidance and post occupancy evaluation processes to improve the management and performance of completed projects.

Throughout his career, David has supported the development of others through mentoring, professional development and active participation in the engineering and facilities management professions. As an openly gay leader, he has spoken about the importance of visibility, authenticity and inclusion, and the responsibility of senior professionals to create opportunities for others.

His approach to leadership is grounded in the belief that well constructed and managed buildings and facilities make a direct difference to patient care, staff experience and organisational performance. He remains committed to raising professional standards, developing future leaders and ensuring that estates and facilities management has a stronger voice in organisational decision making.