Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Essex; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead electrical and mechanical engineering operations. You will supervise Estates Technicians, act as Authorised Person for LV systems, and ensure compliance with safety standards across hospital facilities.

The role involves planning maintenance, coordinating with specialists and external contractors, and driving high-quality clinical environments while maintaining service continuity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Estates Technicians ensuring compliance with Trust safety procedures and standards.
• Issue work to team members and manage tasks using the maintenance management system.
• Check quality of work by in-house staff and external contractors and ensure remedial actions are taken.
• Adopt a flexible approach to works and understand other trades, services and plant.
• Act as Authorised Person for Low Voltage electrical systems and appoint CPs as required.
• Organise all issued jobs with site measurement and materials estimation; batch tasks to minimise travel time.
• Ensure maintenance requests are prioritised and recorded on the digital facilities management platform.
• Prepare minor works quotations and liaise with external contractors and suppliers.
• Supervise cleaning programs and ensure safety compliance with health and safety policies.
• Carry out Health & Safety toolbox talks and contribute to continuous service improvements.
• Prepare for hazardous environments and ensure safe operation; follow permits to work and risk assessments.
• Drive elusive repairs and coordinate with estates management for timely spare parts and labour.

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead electrical and mechanical engineering operations. You will supervise Estates Technicians, act as Authorised Person for LV systems, and ensure compliance with safety standards across hospital facilities.

The role involves planning maintenance, coordinating with specialists and external contractors, and driving high-quality clinical environments while maintaining service continuity.