Assistant Electrical Technical Manager

Equans UK & Ireland; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life cover 1.5x salary

Cycle to work scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Equans UK & Ireland is seeking an Assistant Electrical Technical Manager to join the Estates Team at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. The role is full-time and permanent, offering £42,000–£44,000 plus a benefits package.

You will support the Technical Manager in maintaining HV and LV electrical infrastructure, ensuring compliance with HTMs, BS 7671, and related regulations, while promoting best practice across the estate.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3/ ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Experience with LV distribution systems and electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support HV/LV electrical distribution system maintenance.
• Act as Competent Person and as Authorised Person for electrical systems when trained.
• Provide technical support for complex electrical issues affecting the estate.
• Manage contractor activities, review risk assessments and permits to work.
• Support 24/7 maintenance services for the SPV at Portsmouth hospital.
• Ensure safe systems of work in line with HTMs, Codes of Practice and ISO 9001.
• Assist in site life-cycle and compliance plan delivery.

Skills

Fault-finding

LV distribution

Electrical compliance

CAFM systems

Customer care

Electrical safety

HTM/BS7671 knowledge

Education

Electrical qualification (NVQ3 ONC/HNC/HND)

18th Edition (BS7671)

Tools

CAFM software

Job description

Equans is looking for an Assistant Electrical Technical Manager to join the team at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, this is a full time, permanent role. On offer is a salary ranging between £42,000- £44,000 depending on skills and experience, plus benefits package.

Working within the Estates Team, the post holder will support the Technical Manager in the efficient operation and maintenance of the hospital’s HV and LV electrical infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on working towards carrying out periodic inspection and testing in accordance with City & Guilds 2391, BS 7671, HTM guidance and statutory regulations. The role will also contribute to the promotion of good engineering practices and support healthcare engineering compliance across the estate.

What will you deliver?

• Support the management and maintenance of HV and LV electrical distribution systems.
• Carry out the duties of Competent Person and, following training, assessment and formal appointment, undertake duties as an Authorised Person for electrical systems as assigned.
• Provide technical support and advice in resolving complex electrical engineering issues relating to the estate infrastructure.
• Support and manage specialist contractors, reviewing risk assessment and method statements, issuing permits to work, ensuring compliance with site procedures and standards.
• Support the estates management team in the provision of a 24-hour maintenance service within Portsmouth University Hospital for the SPV.
• Ensure safe systems of work are used, in line with HTMs, recognised Codes of Practice, Equans Quality Management System (ISO 9001), Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations and all other applicable legislation.
• Ensure contractor and site electrical staff are suitably competent for the duties they undertake.
• Assist in the delivery and continuous development of the site life-cycle and compliance plans.
• Work in areas occupied by patients, visitors and staff, having due regard for health, safety, dignity, confidentiality and Data Protection requirements.
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures at all times.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota and be capable of attending site within one hour when required.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the Technical manager.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave(+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Gym membership discounts
• Holiday purchase scheme

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications or Required Experience:

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).

Desirable

• Authorised Person (LV) qualification.
• Authorised Person (HV) qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
• Additional healthcare engineering or HTM-related qualifications.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent recognised qualification).

Experience:

Essential

• Good understanding of EICRs and associated certification to BS 7671 requirements.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working on LV distribution systems, switchgear, final circuits and associated infrastructure.
• Good understanding of statutory electrical compliance requirements.
• Experience using CAFM systems and maintaining compliance documentation.
• Good customer care skills and flexible approach to working practices.
• Strong understanding of electrical health and safety requirements.

Desirable

• Experience working within a busy acute hospital environment.
• Experience working on PFI contracts.
• Experience as an Authorised Person (LV).
• Experience as an Authorised Person (HV 11kV).
• Good understanding of HTMs, HBNs and relevant British Standards.
• Knowledge of healthcare engineering systems and critical infrastructure

This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.