Senior Engineering Manager Electrical

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to oversee engineering works and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. This role involves managing a team, providing expert engineering guidance, and maintaining high standards of service delivery at Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership role, preferably within facilities management.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles relevant to the operational context.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective communication within Mitie and the Trust.
• Manage and undertake the duties of the Authorised Person.
• Ensure that all maintenance, repairs, and preservation of engineering services are completed on time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant certifications in FM & Engineering

AP qualifications

Job description

Job summary

The Senior Engineering Manager will provide management and leadership of a team delivering a full range of engineering works and estates services, maintaining engineering services and installations efficiently, ensuring that the service is carried out safely, in accordance with the PFI contract, statutory requirements, and HTMs/HBNs.

The Senior Engineering Manager has overall responsibility for ensuring that engineering maintenance, including contract work, is carried out to appropriate standards and specifications.

The Senior Engineering Manager will provide expert specialist and professional building and engineering expertise to other Mitie staff, directors, and senior management of the organisation.

The Senior Engineering Manager will undertake Lead Authorised Person responsibilities in relation to specified disciplines and ensure safe systems of work are followed at all times.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide effective communication within Mitie and the Trust. Communicate highly complex and technical information to electrical and mechanical engineering teams. Communicate with numerous external bodies, including equipment suppliers, Architects, Consultants, Engineers, NHS Estates, Medical Devices Agency, HSE, and other government bodies, Police, and Fire Brigade.
2. Ensure that all contractual and statutory requirements relating to buildings and their services are carried out and records kept.
3. Manage and undertake the duties of the Authorised Person in line with Mitie's Site Authorised Person Matrix.
4. Develop and implement strategic plans for the entire site, taking into account current contractual and statutory requirements and guidance.
5. Participate in the out-of-hours Estates Management on-call rota, providing managerial and technical instruction to staff as needed.
6. Lead and coordinate staff by maintaining sound employee relations, high morale, and motivation. Provide effective leadership in ensuring safeguarding children is a priority within all service delivery and developments.
7. Ensure that all maintenance, repairs, and preservation of engineering services, plant, and equipment are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with agreed standards.
8. Ensure that regular inspections and specialist inspections/surveys are carried out to review the condition of engineering services, plant, and equipment.

About us

Our purpose for Mitie Communities is To Improve Lives by delivering sustainable outcomes as a trusted and reliable partner of the Public Sector. Mitie Communities provides a full range of Facilities Management services (Hard and Soft) to the UK's local public sector, including hospitals, schools, universities, local authorities, immigration services, police, and other blue light facilities.

Details

• Date posted: 21 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: E0059-alder

Job locations

Alder Hey Children's hospital, E Prescot Rd, Liverpool, L14 5AB

Job description

For a full job description please see attached document. For any further queries or information, please contact the resourcing partner.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Relevant certifications in FM & Engineering or related fields (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, IWFM).
• Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership role, preferably within facilities management, particularly in healthcare (HTM01-08).
• AP qualifications are preferable.

Qualifications (Desirable):

• Strong understanding of engineering principles relevant to the operational context.
• Experience in managing compliance with standards, processes, and procedures in alignment with Mitie's Safe Systems of Work.
• Expertise in developing and implementing audit action plans to address non-compliance effectively.
• Ability to identify early warning signs of technical issues to reduce the likelihood of NCR.
• Strong analytical skills to assess labour loads and recommend necessary competency levels for technical roles.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with diverse teams, including account directors, supply chain partners, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to build relationships and foster collaboration among teams.
• Strong leadership abilities with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a focus on compliance and operational excellence.
• Willingness to adapt to changing environments and embrace new challenges.

Additional requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Care & Custody - A Mitie Company, Alder Hey Children's hospital, E Prescot Rd, Liverpool, L14 5AB

Employer's website: https://www.mitie.com