Electrical Engineering Services Manager

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Services Manager to lead technical delivery and compliance across hospital and community sites. You will act as the Trust's technical lead for electrical and related mechanical systems, ensuring safe, compliant operation and cost-effective performance.

As part of the Estates senior team, you will manage contractors, support in-house teams, oversee service contracts, and contribute to major and minor works

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and compliance of LV systems, liften(s) and medical gases across hospital and community sites.
• Act as Authorised Person for key disciplines, ensuring statutory and NHS standard compliance.
• Manage contractors, oversee service contracts, and deliver minor works projects.
• Develop and mentor in-house maintenance staff, supporting training and competency development.
• Provide specialist technical advice to stakeholders and support capital projects.
• Participate in on-call management arrangements and deputise for senior colleagues when required.

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to develop their management career within a high-performing Estates team. As Electrical Engineering Services Manager, you will act as the Trust's technical lead for mechanical engineering services, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-effective operation of critical infrastructure across hospital and community sites.

You will lead the maintenance and compliance of key systems including LV, Liftes, and medical gases, while working towards and maintaining Authorised Person responsibilities. The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including managing contractors, supporting and developing in-house maintenance staff, overseeing service contracts, and delivering minor works projects.

As a member of the Estates senior team, you will provide specialist advice to stakeholders, drive compliance with statutory and NHS standards, contribute to strategic service improvements, and support the wider management of the Estates function. The post also includes participation in on-call management arrangements and deputising for senior colleagues when required, providing an excellent platform for further professional and leadership development., Responsible for the safe, compliant, and effective management of the Trust's Electrical engineering services, including , LV , medical gases, and lifts, associated plant and equipment. Acts as Authorised Person for key disciplines, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, HTMs, British Standards, and Trust policies.

Leads maintenance, compliance, contractor management, and minor works projects, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, safely, and provide value for money. Provides specialist technical advice, supports capital projects, develops maintenance strategies, and oversees audits, inspections, and remedial works.

Manages and develops in-house teams, supports training and competency development, and maintains a hands-on approach when required. Participates in on-call and emergency response arrangements, helping to ensure the continuity of critical engineering services across the Trust.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of \"Outstanding\" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.