Electrical Supervisor

UHS Estates Ltd ( UEL ); Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS terms of service and annual leave

Access to employee benefits platform (

Job summary

UHS Estates Ltd (UEL) is inviting applications for an Electrical Supervisor (Band 5) on a permanent basis at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The role focuses on supervising electrical staff, interpreting drawings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards within a large NHS facility.

The post offers 37.5 hours per week, with on-call duties. Salary ranges from £32,073 to £39,043 per annum, pro rata, plus a £4,260 retention and recruitment payment.

Qualifications

• Qualification to HNC/HND level in relevant electrical, mechanical engineering or building field, or equivalent level of knowledge and practical experience achieved through experience in a hospital or similar environment
• Experience in safe system of work procedures
• Specialist training in electrical, mechanical or fabric services, systems, and equipment
• Sound trade knowledge with ability to follow procedures
• Experience supervising others and leadership qualities
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering/building drawings/plans/specifications

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and documents; fault-finding; knowledge of electrical regulatory practices
• Supervise the team; issue work instructions; provide technical support
• Knowledge of Electrical Systems up to 415V AC, IET Wiring Regulations, Building Services and HTM06-02/06-03

Skills

Leadership

Fault-finding

Reading drawings

Communication

Education

HNC/HND inElectrical/Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Employer UHS Estates Ltd ( UEL ) Employer type NHS Site University Hospital Southampton Town Southampton Salary £32,073 - £39,043 - Per Annum, Pro Rata + £4,260 R&R Closing 14/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 05/10/2026

Electrical Supervisor

Band 5

Job overview

The UHS Estates Ltd (UEL) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Electrical Supervisor

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 Per Week

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 - Per Annum, Pro Rata + £4,260 Retention and Recruitment Payment

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. The UHS Estates Ltd (UEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, are looking to recruit an Electrical Supervisor to join our dedicated team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

Working for our organisation

UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.

Employee Benefits:

• NHS terms of service and annual leave
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated “Outstanding” schools, it’s a great place to live and work.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts, University Hospital Southampton offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

• The ability to read and interpret drawings and documents, have proven fault-finding skills, detailed technical knowledge of regulatory and industry best practices of electrical systems including Earthing, ability to advise electricians, ability to supervise apprentices and assistants
• Provide supervision to the team, issue work instructions, and manage staff and provide Technical support to the team
• You will have relevant knowledge and experience in an Electrical Engineering Field, such as Electrical Systems up to 415V AC, IET Wiring Regulations, Building Services, Health Care Environment, Knowledge of HTM06-02/06-03

Working hours and on-call requirements:

• Working hours are 0730-1530 Monday- Friday, and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in an on-call roster currently 1 day in 7
• Weekday on-call requires site attendance 1400-2200hrs and 2200-0730hrs from home
• Weekend on-call requires site attendance 0730-1530hrs (paid as overtime) and on-call from home 1530-0730 hours
• Call outs are paid as overtime or taken as lieu time. Basic salary plus Retention and Recruitment allowance

Person specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Qualification to HNC/HND level in relevant electrical, mechanical engineering or building field, or equivalent level of knowledge and practical experience achieved through experience in a hospital or similar environment
• Relevant and recent experience in similar maintenance organisation with practical experience of “safe system of work” procedures
• Specialist training in electrical, mechanical or fabric services, systems, and equipment, with experience of fault-finding, repair, inspection and commissioning
• Sound trade working knowledge and best practice techniques with examples to demonstrate ability to follow procedures and guidelines
• Experience supervising others and able to demonstrate leadership qualities
• Experience of Building Management Systems
• Experience in reading and interpreting engineering and building drawings/plans/specifications, plant/equipment/services and schematic drawings
• Member of registered/professional bodies relevant to specialist field e.g. IHEEM, IMechE, or CISBE
• Practical experience within building services or engineering contracting and maintenance industries, within the NHS or similar government organisation
• Competent or Authorised Person status in relevant discipline(s) eg Medical Gas, Ventilation, Low Voltage, Water Hygiene, Confined Spaces, Sterilisation
• Knowledge of other trade topics
• For Electrical specialists only C&G 2391 Testing & Inspection and18th edition of IEE regulations
• Experience using word processors, spreadsheets, and CAD
• Experience of building energy management systems and associated plant controls

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