Technical Services Manager (Electrical)

Equans is looking for an Electrical Manager (Technical Services Manager) to join our team at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. The new facility is a 9-story new built acute hospital due for completion in 2024. The installation of the engineering service is advanced, and commissioning is starting to progress on many services.

This role is a site-based role undertaking inspections to determine the facility has been constructed to the appropriate technical, performance and quality standards and witnessing testing. Reporting to the Head of Estates, the post will be responsible for assisting in the technical commissioning and mobilisation of the new hospital facility and then undertaking an operational role following the opening of the site. The role is to assist the Head of Estates in the provision and delivery of a high-quality maintenance service.

The role will also include assisting in the operation, repair and maintenance of building fabric and engineering services while working within a multi-disciplinary hard service team environment. Due to the wide range of services and systems installed within the building, the role requires a wide range of skills and flexible nature but also provides the opportunity to work in a very rewarding environment with continued opportunity for learning and development.

What will you deliver?

• Directly accountable for managing the delivery and compliance of the day-to-day maintenance services.
• Have a high level of technical knowledge covering complex systems installed within a healthcare environment.
• Providing technical inspection, review and evaluation of complex electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Receive and review complex performance and commissioning data and verify both visually and analytically.
• Ensure that all planned preventative maintenance activities are planned and scheduled in conjunction with the Planning Coordinator for buildings, plant and equipment using the Maximo system, with consideration to statute, Regulations, ACOP’s and Guidance (HTM’s).
• Lead in undertaking negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to provide a cost-effective service with reference to the contract SLA’s.
• Responsible for specific elements of budgetary control and give additional assistance with financial controls with reference to departmental budget, stock, contracts etc.
• Monitor and ensure that all staff and subcontractors’ response and rectification times are met, and repairs are undertaken diligently, with due care and without undue delay.
• To review the quality of work undertaken by both directly employed staff and contractors.
• Ensure cover is provided at all times by ensuring shift rotas are adequately covered.
• Regularly meet with directly employed staff (collectively irrespective of their trade function and individually), subcontractors and suppliers to discuss performance.
• Responsible for the safety of plant, equipment, and infrastructure and for safe working practices.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to all Statutory Standards and Regulations and Department of Health requirements providing reports and assurance to both Senior Management and the Client that all contractual requirements are being met.
• Involvement in the process of tendering contracts and the selection of new sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Attend and chair as required Health & Safety forums with staff and the client on a regular basis.
• Ensure that plant and equipment data and information is delivered in an accurate and timely manner to enable Lifecycle Planning to be developed.
• Plan and assist in the production of condition surveys and subsequent action plans in a timely manner allowing milestone targets and goals to be achieved.
• Responsible for bringing to the attention of the Head of Estates and all Senior Management any unsafe working conditions, working practices, unsafe plant or equipment encountered during the execution of duties including reporting on the company reporting and recording system.
• Responsible for the execution of any other estates and facilities related duties in an emergency/urgent situation, as directed by the Head of Estates or Senior Management Team.
• Participate as a member of the Estates Team by achieving Authorised Person (AP) status in a number of disciplines as required and directed by Senior Management Team which will include High Voltage and Low Voltage and at least 2 of the following key disciplines along with any other disciplines deemed necessary: Medical gas, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces.
• Required to participate in the ‘on call’ rota as and when required, after suitable training and relevant experience is gained as directed by Senior Management.
• Responsible for undertaking flexible working practices across the whole range of estates services. This will include electrical, mechanical, plumbing, cleaning, building etc – duties as directed by the Senior Management Team.
• Responsible for undertaking work in any other building/property/location as required.
• To attend and participate in training courses as required and to undertake any training in the future as may be required to ensure the duties of the post are effectively carried out or as required by the Senior Management Team.
• Managing and directing staff in a safe and efficient manner and conducting personal performance evaluations of staff in accordance with EQUANS policies and procedures.
• Deliver training to staff on relevant subjects as appropriate to experience is gained (e.g., toolbox talks & trade specific subject matter).
• Responsible for advising management and demonstrating where there is a demonstrable shortfall in resources to meet the standards required for patient environment and to meet legislation requirements.
• Responsible for first line management with regards to all EQUANS Human Resource and Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Plan, monitor and participate in monthly 10% Audit checks on works carried out by the estate’s teams ensuring compliance, report shortfalls and training requirements.

What can we offer you?

• On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package, which includes; 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays), Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary, Onsite parking, Access to food outlets and gym within the Trust's estate, Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers, Gym membership discounts, Cycle to work scheme, Holiday purchase scheme, 2 corporate social responsibility days per year, Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes, Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme, Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

Who are we looking for?

• Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
• High level of verbal, written and numeric skills and must be computer literate.
• A sound knowledge of standard spreadsheet packages and computerised estates and project management systems.
• Must be able to manage people, be self-motivating, able to work on own initiative, and be able to liaise and delegate effectively with staff operating in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of technical and estates and building issues in the provision of construction, maintenance, and FM services.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Experience of Microsoft Office software essential, including Outlook, Word.

This role includes a DBS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.