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Principal Electrical Engineer
Job summary
A leading healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Engineer – Electrical for a prestigious hospital in Central London. This full-time permanent role involves leading engineering teams to ensure compliance and safety of electrical systems. Ideal candidates are Chartered Engineers with extensive knowledge of best practices and regulations in hospital engineering. A unique opportunity to impact children's healthcare while contributing to strategic sustainability goals within a renowned institution, all while driving improvements in engineering governance.
Qualifications
- Strong background in electrical and/or mechanical engineering.
- Deep understanding of HTMs, statutory regulations, and best practices.
- Proven experience in leading engineering audits.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate APs, ensuring compliance with HTMs and statutory standards.
- Oversee Safe Systems of Work and engineering audits.
- Develop and implement engineering policies and procedures.
Skills
Education
Location : Great Ormond Street Hospital, Central London
Salary : £72,921 – £83,362 per annum
Contract : Permanent | Full-time (37.5 hours / week)
Agency Reference Number : J90472
Venn Group is proud to be partnering exclusively with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) – one of the world’s leading centres for paediatric healthcare – to recruit a Principal Engineer – Electrical.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally renowned institution at the forefront of clinical innovation and patient care. As Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of GOSH’s estate, ensuring the safety, compliance, and resilience of its critical infrastructure.
You will act as the Coordinating Authorised Person (AP) for electrical systems, leading a team of engineering professionals and overseeing the delivery of robust Safe Systems of Work across the Trust. Your expertise will directly impact the hospital’s ability to provide world‑class care to children and young people with complex and rare conditions.
This is more than a technical role – it’s a leadership position embedded within the senior Estates team. You’ll contribute to strategic planning, capital development, and sustainability goals, including the Trust’s journey toward Net Zero by 2030. You’ll also represent Estates at governance forums, lead on compliance audits, and provide expert guidance on engineering risk and resilience.
GOSH is seeking a Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.) or equivalent with a strong background in electrical and / or mechanical engineering. You’ll bring a deep understanding of HTMs, statutory regulations, and best practice in hospital engineering.
- Lead and coordinate APs, ensuring compliance with HTMs and statutory standards
- Oversee Safe Systems of Work and engineering audits
- Act as Trust lead for electrical infrastructure and assurance
- Develop and implement engineering policies and procedures
- Represent Estates at governance committees and senior forums
- Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.) status or equivalent
- Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
As part of the senior leadership team, you will report regularly on engineering governance, risks, and infrastructure performance, while driving improvements. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential.
This is your chance to make a lasting impact in a role that blends technical excellence with purpose‑driven leadership – all within one of the UK’s most iconic healthcare institutions.
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