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: - 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. Experience/Qualifications: - 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. Skills & Abilities: - 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.