Specialist Engineering Manager - Electrical

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Specialist Engineering Manager (Electrical) to oversee and manage electrical engineering maintenance works and projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, significant experience in building services, and knowledge of healthcare compliance. Responsibilities include financial management, coordination of resources, and leadership of maintenance teams. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to contribute to critical healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical engineering with significant relevant experience.
• Masters or equivalent level knowledge in healthcare engineering services.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation related to building services.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational aspects of engineering infrastructure.
• Coordinate maintenance and emergency response for building services.
• Participate in the on-call rota for engineering emergencies.

Skills

Communication of technical information

Organizational skills

Budget management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Registered Engineer with the UK Engineering Council

Job description

Go back The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Engineering Manager - Electrical

The closing date is 05 January 2026

The Estates and Facilities Directorate is seeking to recruit a highly motivated Specialist Engineering Manager (Electrical) to co-ordinate, design and manage electrical engineering maintenance works, major repairs & plant replacement and undertake major revenue works projects from inception to completion. Your objective will be to develop and sustain a high standard of engineering maintenance and estates service provision with an understanding and appreciation of building disciplines.

Band 7 + 15% long term RRP

• Interview Date Thursday 22 January 2026
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

You will demonstrate exceptional organisation skills and will be able to co-ordinate resources including in-house labour and specialist contractors. Regarding the planning of workloads, you will liaise with the Trust's technical and professional colleagues and clinical teams in their working environment. Financial management is a critical part of the role with knowledge of procurement routes, SFI's and management of budgets.

You should possess an intimate knowledge of electrical engineering maintenance practices and building services including LV & HV power distribution, lighting, nurse call systems and electrical testing. You will demonstrate a detailed understanding of HTM's, CIBSE guides, IE Regulations, British Standards and Building Regulations.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for all essential and desirable criteria required for the role.

You will be asked to participate in a 24 hour on call rota system for all out of hours engineering related emergencies once established in the role and site knowledge has been developed.

About us

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational management of specific areas of complex engineering infrastructure to ensure the effective performance of all building services, plant, equipment, structures and fabric to meet the Trusts strategic goals including Trust Board Assurance.
• Responsible for the management of planned maintenance and emergency response for, plant, equipment and complex infrastructure.
• Act as Coordinating/Senior Authorised Person, as defined by Health Technical Memorandums, for the Low Voltage Distribution Systems across the Estate in addition to one other engineering discipline as required.
• Responsible for the appointment and training of Competent Persons within delegated compliance areas.
• Day to day management of software and hardware systems used by the maintenance compliance function.
• Supporting the Senior Specialist Engineer and Head of Estates Operations (Higher Level) with the performance monitoring of hard FM contracts and internal workforce.
• Participation in the Estates Operational on-call rota , where the frequencies of on-call may change from time to time including on site attendance as required to provide emergency cover for the maintenance out of hours shift rota.
• To be responsible as Project Manager and/or specialist technical support for Capital and revenue projects as required by the Deputy Director of Estates and deliver on time, on budget and as specified.
• To provide Estates and Capital support to other organisations when required.
• Effective day to day management of the maintenance budgets working with the Head of Estates Operations (Higher Level) to work efficiently within budget settings.
• Lead, manage and motivate maintenance teams & contractors to fulfil works within time constraints & budget.
• Ensure there are robust systems and processes embedded within area of responsibility, that are efficient, have sufficient governance in place and where possible are standardised in line with overall Estates systems and processes.
• Ensuring timely and accurate reports are produced and submitted as requested by the Head of Estates Operations (Higher Level)
• Developing and assisting to monitor the performance of the maintenance teams, identifying performance targets and providing regular reports on performance which recommend any required improvements.
• Providing regular highlight reports for compliance areas as required and from these establish and prioritise an annual work plan for areas of responsibility.
• Identify and deliver cost improvement opportunities and service efficiencies that may improve the organisations operations.
• Ensure that all risks and issues are identified, addressed and mitigated or notified appropriately.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• Be qualified to Degree or equivalent qualification or demonstrate equivalent knowledge gained through experience, in an electrical engineering or related building services subject with significant relevant post qualification experience
• Masters or equivalent level specialist knowledge and experience of complex engineering services in a healthcare environment
• Registered as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with the UK Engineering Council
• A member of a Professional Engineering Institution

Knowledge & Experience

• Have comprehensive knowledge and experience to Post Graduate level in the service, maintenance, and repair of all building services. This includes an in-depth knowledge of: Legislation covering a range of specialist technical areas including: Health and Safety legislation and risk assessments o Pressure regulations - steam, air, medical gases and water systems o Provision of User of Work Equipment o The Electricity at Work Regulations o Legionella and water management legislation o Asbestos and hazardous / general waste regulations o Health Technical Memorandum and Health Building Notes
• Have a thorough working knowledge of the role of Authorised Persons and Authorising Engineers with regard to engineering services within a healthcare environment
• In depth experience and knowledge of hospital building services acquired over a period of time
• Must have a detailed understanding of the application of contracts with regard to the execution of both major and minor capital schemes and Trust standing financial instructions
• In depth knowledge of contractual procedures and Trust SFIs relating to major and minor capital projects, maintenance & service contracts
• Understanding of the requirements for Health Technical Memorandum Authorised Person Electrical Distribution Systems (HV)
• Management of Capital minor/major works projects under recognised forms of contract

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate highly technical information to technical and non-technical individuals including, clinical staff and external agencies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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