Electrical Maintenance Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Manager to lead a team of 5–6 engineers at a hospital site. You will oversee day-to-day electrical maintenance, testing, and compliance across critical systems to ensure safe, reliable estate operation.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical knowledge of distribution, emergency power, and compliance with HTMs/HBNs, with on-site responsibilities and contribution to budget and contractor management.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience.
• Strong communication with clinical staff and contractors.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor a team of 5–6 electrical maintenance engineers.
• Plan daily/weekly work, assign reactive and PPM tasks, manage shift coverage.
• Oversee LV/HV distribution, UPS/generators, and critical electrical systems.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Level 3 Electrical Qualification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

C&G 2391/2394/2395 desirable

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Manager

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (On-site)

Salary: £58,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Electrical Maintenance Manager to lead our electrical engineering team at King's College Hospital. In this critical operational role, you will oversee the day-to-day electrical maintenance, testing, and compliance across a busy, high-acuity healthcare site.

You will be responsible for managing a team of 5 to 6 electrical engineers, ensuring all building services and critical systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with healthcare engineering standards (HTMs/HBNs).

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Management

• Directly manage, lead, and mentor a team of 5-6 electrical maintenance engineers.
• Plan daily/weekly work schedules, assign reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks, and manage shift coverage.
• Conduct performance reviews, manage training requirements, and support continuous professional development.

Operational & Technical Oversight

• Manage reactive repairs, routine servicing, and planned maintenance across complex electrical infrastructure (HV/LV distribution, essential power systems, emergency lighting, UPS, and generators).
• Oversee critical site operations to ensure minimal downtime and uninterrupted hospital operations.
• Act as an Authorised Person (AP) or Competent Person (CP) for electrical systems as required.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all electrical works adhere to statutory legislation, Health & Safety guidelines, and NHS Health Technical Memoranda (HTM).
• Oversee health and safety documentation, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and permit-to-work systems.
• Participate in site audits and support continuous improvements to site safety and resilience.

Contractor & Budget Support

• Supervise sub-contractors and specialist vendors performing specialized electrical works or major overhauls.
• Assist in managing material procurement, stock levels, and maintenance budgets efficiently.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical Qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation / Electrotechnical Technology, C&G 2357, C&G 2360/2330 Part 1 & 2 or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• C&G 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection & Testing certification is highly desirable.

Experience

• Proven experience in a similar managerial or supervisory engineering role.
• Essential: Prior experience within a hospital/healthcare environment or a critical infrastructure site (e.g., data centres, high-security facilities, or complex public sector buildings).
• Strong background in managing electrical distribution systems, standby generators, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and effective decision-making under pressure.
• Good communication skills for liaising with clinical staff, hospital managers, and external contractors.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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