Overview
In this role you oversee the Operational Engineering department at Royal Preston Hospital, ensuring safe, compliant electrical and mechanical services across a complex estate. You will lead specialist engineering teams and external contractors, balancing day-to-day operations with strategic project delivery. You’ll work within a fast-paced healthcare environment, collaborating with senior stakeholders to maintain service continuity and drive improvements. This role offers visibility, impact on patient care, and opportunities to shape hospital infrastructure.
Pay / Benefits
- development opportunities
- on-call payments flexibility
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the operational engineering department delivering Electrical/Mechanical/Decontamination services across the Trust estate
- Ensure compliance with NHS HTMs, HBNs, British Standards, and Building Regulations
- Act as Authorised Person for specialist systems (Med Gas, Electrical LV, Water/Legionella, Ventilation, Lifts)
- Plan and manage service interruptions with risk assessments and permit-to-work systems
- Prepare reports for the Trust Board and senior managers; develop contingency plans for emergencies
- Oversee design of new work, upgrades and modifications; manage tenders and budget control
- Project manage maintenance schemes; raise orders and secure resources/materials
- Monitor and control budgets; ensure financial procedures and approvals are followed
- Maintain planned preventative maintenance programmes and asset register; track time and labour
- Lead and motivate directly employed and contracted engineering teams to deliver a responsive service
- Ensure effective labour management, procurement processes, and audit recommendations
- Provide internal and external stakeholder coordination during on-call and after-hours work
Key requirements
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent healthcare engineering experience
- Fully conversant with statutory requirements and NHS Estates guidance
- Significant experience managing complex engineering building services
- Desirable: AP Ventilation/Decontamination
- Ability to operate across multiple sites and lead cross-functional teams
- Experience with budget and procurement processes
- Experience with tendering and contract management
- leadership and people management
- strong communication
- problem solving and decision making
- Electrical and mechanical building services expertise
- Authorised Person responsibilities
- Knowledge of HTMs/HBNs and Building Regulations
Engineering Manager - Electrical Bias in Preston employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
