Estates - Electrical Officer

Princess Alexandra Hospital; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Estates Officer - Electrical Engineering to join our Estates and Facilities team. The role focuses on maintaining and developing critical electrical infrastructure across hospital sites, including HV/LV systems, emergency generators, fire alarm systems, and building management systems.

You will provide specialist technical support, ensure statutory compliance, and participate in the on-call rota to respond to emergencies and

Qualifications

• This role requires a qualified electrician with substantial experience in electrical engineering maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance requirements is essential.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a complex operational environment and participate in on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Support the Estates Managers with specialist technical advice and record keeping for legislative compliance.
• Lead on high/low voltage electrical systems, emergency backups, fire alarm systems and lifts.
• Contribute to development of plant replacement programmes and maintenance workforce planning.
• Provide cover for other Estates managers during absences.
• Ensure safe, reliable operation of building services across hospital sites.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV/LV systems

Emergency generators

Fire alarm systems

Building management systems

Statutory compliance

Lifts and lifting equipment

Job description

Job overview

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Estates Officer - Electrical Engineering to join our Estates and Facilities team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified electrical engineering professional to play a key role in maintaining and developing the Trust's critical infrastructure across our hospital sites.

Reporting to the Estates Manager, you will provide specialist technical expertise and operational support for a wide range of electrical systems, including high and low voltage installations, emergency generators, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, building management systems, and associated infrastructure. You will ensure compliance with statutory regulations, lead on specialist maintenance activities, support capital and replacement programmes, and contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the Trust's estate.

The successful candidate will be a qualified electrician with substantial experience in electrical engineering maintenance, strong knowledge of statutory compliance requirements, and the ability to manage competing priorities within a complex operational environment. As part of this role, you will participate in the Estates on-call rota, providing critical support in response to site emergencies and business continuity incidents.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking NHS organisation, working with a dedicated team to ensure our patients, staff, and visitors benefit from a safe, reliable, and well-maintained healthcare environment. We are looking for someone who embodies our values of People at Heart, Everyday Excellence, and Creative Collaboration, and who is committed to delivering high-quality services that make a real difference to patient care.

Main duties of the job

• To contribute to the development, implementation and review of the trusts Estates Strategy and to work closely with the Estates Managers in the development of plant replacement programmes for designed site services.
• To contribute to the development of a maintenance department workforce plan.
• To provide highly specialist technical support and advice to the Estates Managers as required.
• To provide detailed advice and support on record keeping for legislative compliance.
• To provide cover for the other Estates managers in their absence.
• To undertake the specialist lead/responsible/authorised person and/or support role for the following technical site wide services: High Voltage Electrical systems, Low Voltage Electrical Services Emergency backup generators, Fire alarm systems, Lifts and lifting equipment

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder with have to be able to work on HV & LV electrical systems, emergency backup generators, fire alarm systems, lifts and lifting equipment and building management systems.

Be able to prioritise own workload, able to respond to emergency situations and understand the correct routes of escalation and communication.

To be able to work on own, with other members of the maintenance team, senior managers, regulators/ inspectors and the capital projects team