Estates Officer Electrical

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Southampton seeks an Estates Operations Manager for managing the electrical section. The role includes overseeing maintenance, diagnosing faults in systems, and coordinating project development. Candidates should have relevant electrical qualifications and experience in healthcare environments, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing staff and maintaining services in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to oversee capital projects and coordinate technical documentation.
• Knowledge of low and high voltage electrical systems and safe operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient functioning of the Estates Department and oversee maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Diagnose and manage faults in complex engineering systems.
• Participate in design and commissioning of new systems.

Skills

Fault diagnosis in engineering systems

Technical communication

Project coordination

Understanding of safety standards

Education

Relevant electrical qualification

Tools

Electrical systems technologies

Building management systems

Job description

Responsible for the economic and efficient use of all direct and contract site labour and materials to ensure maximum value for money and that the estate is maintained as a safe and warm environment. Developing good customer relationships is a key aspect of this role.

To oversee the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff in the Electrical Section/Works Estates Department/Estates Directorate, forming a cohesive team.

To contribute to the ongoing development of the Trust as a member of the electrical management team and participate in Trust quality and process improvement projects.

Post is based at Harefield Hospital, Hill End Road, UB9 6JH.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults in complex engineering systems, building installations, plant, and equipment; managing new systems technologies; and communicating technical knowledge within the team.

To carry out duties as an Authorised Person, particularly for low and high voltage electricity, lifting equipment, fire alarms, medical gases, pressure systems, water systems/Legionella, ventilation, and confined spaces.

Ensure the department functions efficiently, maintaining services and buildings, and understanding the operation of systems, services, structures, plant, and equipment across the Trust.

Maintain all new plant and equipment, provide technical advice to system users and designers, and participate in design and commissioning of new systems, services, plant, and buildings.

Coordinate with Capital Projects on new projects, including design and service brief, and ensure staff are familiarized with documentation during handover.

Undertake minor capital and improvement works following the Trust’s procedures and standards.

For remaining duties, please see the attached job description.

Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy’s and St Thomas’ in February 2021. It is the largest specialist heart and lung center in the UK, renowned for treating complex and rare conditions with sophisticated treatments.

Our integrated approach to patient care spans from prenatal to old age, earning an international reputation for diagnosis, treatment, and research in cardiopulmonary medicine.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Brian Powell
• Job title: Estates Operations Manager
• Email: [e-mail]