Electrical Estates Manager- healthcare environment
V85103133
£31.36 Per Hour
Temporary
Sussex
Engineering Management
Posted 1 day ago
Expires In 26 Days
Job Description
Electrical Engineering Lead – An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Engineering Lead to play a key role in maintaining and developing the electrical services at a hospital. This role is integral to ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of estates services, supporting patients, visitors, and staff while maximizing the hospital’s assets.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee Electrical Services – Lead the engineering maintenance and management of electrical services across the hospital site.
- Service Delivery & Estates Management – Ensure that estates services meet the Trust's operational needs, delivering high-quality, efficient, and effective services within allocated resources.
- Technical Advisory Support – Provide professional and technical estates advice to the Head of Estates, Trust staff, external contractors, and consultants on operational and maintenance matters.
- Regulatory Compliance – Ensure full adherence to Statutory Standards, Health & Safety Guidance, HTM (Health Technical Memoranda), COSHH, Building Regulations, and NHS Executive Directives related to Estates Services.
- Maintenance & Project Oversight – Manage all engineering maintenance, including contract work, acting as the Trust Clerk of Works for site inspections, testing, and commissioning of new and refurbishment projects.
- Specialist Equipment & Services – Ensure maintenance, testing, and commissioning of specialist engineering services and equipment used for patient care, including:
- Piped medical gases
- Theatre air testing
- High & Low Voltage Systems
- Planned & Statutory Maintenance – Monitor and review the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system and ensure all Statutory Planned Maintenance (SPM) compliance is achieved.
- Engineering Governance & Safety – Take the lead in all governance aspects, including:
- Incident and complaints management
- Risk assessments and register management
- Health & Safety compliance (RIDDOR, COSHH, LOLER, etc.)
- Authorised Person (AP) Responsibility – Act as Authorised Person (AP) for relevant building systems (e.g., HV, LV, HVAC).
- Asset Management & Project Delivery – Implement and maintain the site asset register, overseeing minor schemes and Capital Works from design through to completion.
- Performance & Staff Management – Monitor performance, develop individual objectives, and conduct performance reviews for staff. Motivate and support the team to meet targets and goals.
- Staff & Conduct Management – Ensure adherence to Trust policies on sickness, attendance, dress code, and conduct, taking disciplinary actions where necessary.
- Policy & Compliance Development – Maintain and update divisional policies and procedures in line with Estates legislation and Trust protocols, fostering a culture of safety.
- Strategic Estates Support – Assist the Estates Manager in planning, developing, and implementing estates strategies, including:
- Addressing backlog maintenance
- Managing non-capital works
- Working with the Energy Manager to promote energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and sustainability
- Researching and identifying new engineering technologies
- Emergency & On-Call Duties – Participate in the emergency on-call roster, supporting operational staff outside regular hours.
- Project & Report Contribution – Assist in producing reports and supporting project work as required.
- Professional Development – Engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses relevant to the role.
- Proven engineering management experience including staff management and supervisory responsibilities.
- Previous experience and understanding of Estates maintenance.
- Performance management/operational management experience.
- Experience and knowledge of technical developments, financial procedures, and statutory regulations.
- Educated to at least HNC level or equivalent in an engineering subject, or relevant experience.
- Relevant NHS experience is highly desirable.
- Relevant management qualification to Diploma level or equivalent.
- Authorised Person (AP) for any building system.
- Communication Skills – Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Analytical & Judgemental Skills – Ability to work on own initiative, interpret complex policies and national guidance, and implement change.
- Planning & Organisational Skills – Ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
- People Management & Development – Ability to build teams and work across boundaries.
- IT Skills – Proficient with IT systems and various software tools.
- Personal Qualities – Self-motivated, confident, and leadership-oriented with a commitment to training.
- Behaviours & Attitudes – Demonstrates behaviours that align with the Trust’s values of Compassion, Communication, Teamwork, Respect, Professionalism, and Inclusion.
- Freedom to Act – Able to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
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