Senior Electrical Engineer
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 10 February 2025
Job summary
Reporting to the Head of Technical Services this post has professional responsibility for Electrical Services and the Electrical Infrastructure for the Trust and for providing specialist and professional advice to staff, directors, and senior managers and to the local Health Community (CCG) on matters relating to Trust Mechanical Services.
Main duties of the job
- Accountable for the electrical services strategy and practices across the Trust and the local community including relevant Service Level Agreements; Developing and leading the Electrical services agenda's
- Is the responsible person for safe electrical systems and alongside the Head of Technical Services is responsible for compliance of all electrical systems and plant with all statutory legislation and CQC requirements
- Provide direction for the competency requirments for the Estates Delivery team
- Is responsible to ensure the correct maintenance requirements and scheduling of PPM activities meet current compliance standards
About us
As part of a team and working closely with other functions within the Trust, you will be supporting our patients, staff and visitors, in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all.
Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.
Some flexibility of shift times will be required. On call duties are required by this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage, monitor and co-ordinate all Electrical installations, services and work activities ensuring compliance with relevant current legislation, CDM, NHS guidance, health and safety, standards, codes of practice, Trust polices, regulations
- Manage external electrical contractors and specialist services personnel working on the electrical infrastructure ensuring, supervision, training, quality outputs and control
- On behalf of and with agreement of the Head of Estates Delivery Delivery and Estates Operations Manager co-ordinate a robust process and rota for ensuring the availability of trained staff (to include succession planning) to fulfil the of Authorised Person (normally band 5, 6) and Competent Person for:
- o Electrical High Voltage Systems
- o Electrical Low Voltage Systems
- Carry out Authorised Person duties in support of the rota as required for Electrical High Voltage Systems and Electrical Low Voltage Systems
- On behalf of the Head of Technical Services be responsible for the preparation of inspection, maintenance and safety programmes for the maintenance and control of the electrical infrastructure, and for provision of assurance on safe systems to the Head of Technical Services and the Director of Workplace
- Provide specialist electrical input into tender specifications and working with procurement obtain, quotes or tenders for electrical services ensure that every contractor has a contract, and that Trust procurement rules, and standing financial instructions are adhered to
- Provide specialist electrical input into capital projects working closely with members of the Estates development team, and sign off and endorse electrical installations and drawings as safe effective and that fit with the Trust engineering strategy
- Be responsible for safe electrical systems, including fire detection and nurse call systems and for the maintenance, monitoring and compliance of said systems, working closely with infection control to produce regular assurance reports on the safety and suitability of systems to the Capital, Infrastructure and Environment Group
- Ensure the development and maintenance of all electrical records including as-fitted drawings, maintenance manuals, statistical returns, Workplace information, performance reports, controlled documents, logbooks, updated policies and procedures
- With the Head of Technical Services prepare, implement and evaluate short, medium- and long-term plans for the replacement or upgrading of electrical plant, equipment, systems and infrastructure based on risk assessment to include the formulation, for agreement and delivery of backlog and specialist services electrical maintenance programmes with minimum disruption to patient services
- If required, direct electrical services design for small schemes in compliance with Trust Standing Orders, Instructions, Policies and Procedures
- Be responsible for the recording of, monitoring, review and provision of timely reports to the Head of Technical Services and Trust Board on the electrical planned preventative maintenance services (PPM) and the responsive maintenance service. Ensuring that work carried out is recorded appropriately and that these services are delivered in the most cost-effective way and within budget
- Be responsible for the preparation of inspection, maintenance and safety programmes for the maintenance and control of all electrical infrastructure, the High and Low Voltage (HV & LV) electrical distribution network and for provision of assurance on safe systems to the Head of Technical Services and Director of Workplace
- Be responsible for the delivery or overview of any annual electrical schemes funded from capital to be delivered on time within budget and to the necessary quality standards. This includes the provision of necessary and regular reports on progress to the Capital Investment Group, Head of Estates Delivery, Capital Infrastructure and environment group and Director of Workplace as required
- Undertake complex audits, reviews and research surveys aimed at improving services and facilities. Prepare reports, data and presentations to a very high standard and undertake option appraisals and produce viable business cases for new service development proposals
- To work on own initiative to deliver agreed departmental objectives in a specific area
Please see the attached job description for full job scope and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Manage, monitor and co-ordinate all Electrical installations, services and work activities ensuring compliance with relevant current legislation, CDM, NHS guidance, health and safety, standards, codes of practice, Trust polices, regulations
- Manage external electrical contractors and specialist services personnel working on the electrical infrastructure ensuring, supervision, training, quality outputs and control
- On behalf of and with agreement of the Head of Estates Delivery Delivery and Estates Operations Manager co-ordinate a robust process and rota for ensuring the availability of trained staff (to include succession planning) to fulfil the of Authorised Person (normally band 5, 6) and Competent Person for:
- o Electrical High Voltage Systems
- o Electrical Low Voltage Systems
- Carry out Authorised Person duties in support of the rota as required for Electrical High Voltage Systems and Electrical Low Voltage Systems
- On behalf of the Head of Technical Services be responsible for the preparation of inspection, maintenance and safety programmes for the maintenance and control of the electrical infrastructure, and for provision of assurance on safe systems to the Head of Technical Services and the Director of Workplace
- Provide specialist electrical input into tender specifications and working with procurement obtain, quotes or tenders for electrical services ensure that every contractor has a contract, and that Trust procurement rules, and standing financial instructions are adhered to
- Provide specialist electrical input into capital projects working closely with members of the Estates development team, and sign off and endorse electrical installations and drawings as safe effective and that fit with the Trust engineering strategy
- Be responsible for safe electrical systems, including fire detection and nurse call systems and for the maintenance, monitoring and compliance of said systems, working closely with infection control to produce regular assurance reports on the safety and suitability of systems to the Capital, Infrastructure and Environment Group
- Ensure the development and maintenance of all electrical records including as-fitted drawings, maintenance manuals, statistical returns, Workplace information, performance reports, controlled documents, logbooks, updated policies and procedures
- With the Head of Technical Services prepare, implement and evaluate short, medium- and long-term plans for the replacement or upgrading of electrical plant, equipment, systems and infrastructure based on risk assessment to include the formulation, for agreement and delivery of backlog and specialist services electrical maintenance programmes with minimum disruption to patient services
- If required, direct electrical services design for small schemes in compliance with Trust Standing Orders, Instructions, Policies and Procedures
- Be responsible for the recording of, monitoring, review and provision of timely reports to the Head of Technical Services and Trust Board on the electrical planned preventative maintenance services (PPM) and the responsive maintenance service. Ensuring that work carried out is recorded appropriately and that these services are delivered in the most cost-effective way and within budget
- Be responsible for the preparation of inspection, maintenance and safety programmes for the maintenance and control of all electrical infrastructure, the High and Low Voltage (HV & LV) electrical distribution network and for provision of assurance on safe systems to the Head of Technical Services and Director of Workplace
- Be responsible for the delivery or overview of any annual electrical schemes funded from capital to be delivered on time within budget and to the necessary quality standards. This includes the provision of necessary and regular reports on progress to the Capital Investment Group, Head of Estates Delivery, Capital Infrastructure and environment group and Director of Workplace as required
- Undertake complex audits, reviews and research surveys aimed at improving services and facilities. Prepare reports, data and presentations to a very high standard and undertake option appraisals and produce viable business cases for new service development proposals
- To work on own initiative to deliver agreed departmental objectives in a specific area
Please see the attached job description for full job scope and person specification
Person Specification
Application key points
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in Electrical Services in Estates Healthcare
- Specialist knowledge in LV electrical systems to Authorised Person level
- Knowledge of statutory compliance in electrical systems
- Specialist knowledge in HV electrical systems to Authorised Person level
Desirable
- A good understanding of IT systems to include Microsoft Office software, and Estates CAFM systems
- Ability to communicate in a non-technical manner so that audience can understand
- Abillity to work flexibly as required
- Ability to generate reports as required i.e. KPI's, system performance reports
Person Specification
Application key points
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in Electrical Services in Estates Healthcare
- Specialist knowledge in LV electrical systems to Authorised Person level
- Knowledge of statutory compliance in electrical systems
- Specialist knowledge in HV electrical systems to Authorised Person level
Desirable
- A good understanding of IT systems to include Microsoft Office software, and Estates CAFM systems
- Ability to communicate in a non-technical manner so that audience can understand
- Abillity to work flexibly as required
- Ability to generate reports as required i.e. KPI's, system performance reports
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
