Electrical Manager | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Electrical Manager to oversee electrical systems and maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and leadership, ensuring compliance with NHS standards while managing a skilled team. This role focuses on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in service delivery. Applications are welcome from diverse communities dedicated to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in electrical engineering.
• Experience leading teams in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of NHS standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Engineering team and operations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Lead audits and quality management systems.
• Develop cost-effective strategies and plans.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Leadership skills

Compliance knowledge

Risk management

Education

Relevant technical background

Job description

Overview

The Electrical Manager is a pivotal leadership role within Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, responsible for overseeing the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of electrical systems across the estate. The postholder will lead the electrical maintenance team, ensuring all planned and reactive works are delivered in accordance with statutory requirements, NHS HTM standards, and Trust policies. This role demands a strong technical background in electrical engineering, with responsibility for managing high-risk systems, ensuring Safe Systems of Work, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. The Electrical Manager will also be accountable for the performance of Planned Preventative Maintenance systems — ensuring accurate scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Engineering team.
• Develop and implement compliance strategies for hard FM services aligned with the Trust’s objectives.
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are met and integrated into operational activities.
• Lead the audit process, ensuring robust quality management systems are in place to identify and rectify non-compliance.
• Advise the Trust Board, Estates & Facilities leadership, and external partners on electrical systems and engineering and facilities management matters.
• Maintain customer focus and effective relationships with key contacts.
• Oversee risk management controls, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with NHS and legal standards.
• Support the Estates team in preparing documentation for audits and inspections.
• Provide support during internal and external audits, ensuring effective delivery and closure of audit actions.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Provide a learning environment and appropriate training and development planning. Ensure basic training needs are delivered, colleagues are fully competent to undertake their roles and can reach their full future potential.
• Develop and meet or exceed financial plans for expenditure, WIP reduction, cost reduction and efficiency.

About the Trust

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

Additional Information

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025