Estates Officer - Electrical

Reporting into the Electrical Estates Manager, the post-holder is responsible for providing leadership to the operational electrical engineering team, developing standardised practices and processes within their trade group, and supporting the delivery of modern maintenance services that meet compliant standards within a customer‑care focused environment. The post-holder will provide specialist leadership, advice and support on hospital HV and LV installations.

Main duties of the job

• To lead electrical trades staff in daily duties, both reactive and proactive, under the management of Electrical Estates Manager.
• On receipt of appropriate training and appointment act as an Authorised Person (AP) for a variety of disciplines, including: HV (HTM 06 – 03) and LV (HTM 06 – 02).

Compliance and Documentation

• Participate in the E&F compliance governance structure and associated performance meetings, taking a lead in assigned areas to meet compliance targets and KPIs.
• Develop and implement Estates policies, standard operating procedures and management plans relating to engineering safe systems of work in accordance with Health Technical Memorandums and under the instruction of the Electrical Estates Manager.
• Take ownership of investigations pertaining to health and safety and compliance issues across all areas within the post holder’s responsibility.
• Produce and interpret complex reports from plant and equipment inspections, document recommendations for remedial works and prepare action plans to deliver the remedial works.
• Ensure compliance of the estates operational team and contractual services with all relevant statutory, legal, non‑statutory and regulatory guidance as applied to the Trust’s operational estate.

Leadership

• Lead the Estates electrical and engineering trades staff.
• Assist in recruiting trade staff for vacancies within the Estates Operational Team.
• Support new or less experienced colleagues to adapt to the workplace.
• Deliver ‘Tool Box’ talks and presentations to various trades groups to ensure appropriate training.
• Participate in training and development activities relevant to the role.

Operational

• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring a performance management system (CAFM) to demonstrate continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Maintain detailed records such as worksheets, control, and scheduling of planned leave and absence.
• Control, coordinate and monitor pre‑planned maintenance and statutory inspections to keep the estate in a condition that fulfils its functions safely, economically and efficiently.
• Arrange and ensure building stock is maintained as required by survey, inspection and repair, complying with Trust policies and Statutory Instruments.
• Identify and implement cost improvement plans for engineering areas.
• Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment, resources and consumables at all times.
• Organise and plan own day‑to‑day workload to meet job demands.
• Support the delivery of the Trust Capital Programme by providing technical information and assisting in specification and design for new schemes.
• Provide support during enabling works and construction schemes where service alterations and modifications to existing services are required.
• Provide reasoned and technical advice on electrical issues to the Electrical Estates Manager, Engineering and Maintenance Staff.
• Meet with Trust staff at all levels to arrange significant service interruptions, report completion of works and manage final handover.
• Provide planned and responsive maintenance service to ensure all clinical services are available wherever possible.
• Communicate effectively with staff throughout the department to promote good employee relations.
• Supplement Estates capital project management resources when required.

Strategic Planning Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and expertise to the Estates strategy team to assist in developing infrastructure across the Trust estate.
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual departmental business and longer‑term strategic plans.

Managing Resources and Risk

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of statutory regulations, health and safety, and ensure the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Co‑operate with supervisory and managerial staff to ensure adherence to statutory regulations, Trust policies, codes of practice, guidelines and departmental safety procedures, and participate in appropriate training.
• Apply judgement in evaluating repair work hazards by carrying out suitable risk assessments.

Managing the Business

• Support line management and department in making service improvements effective within the workplace.

Technical

• Highly developed specialist Estates engineering knowledge, preferably trained to degree level in a relevant discipline, or apprentice trained with further knowledge gained through courses and experience.
• Experience on, but not limited to, LV and HV.
• Lead coordination of a multi‑discipline team to deliver maintenance to specialist healthcare areas/departments outside of standard working hours.
• Produce programmes of work for electrical systems where required.

Person specification

• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship.
• Good education standard.
• A degree level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Recognised AP training/Appointment.
• Further trade related qualifications and training.

Skills

• The ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, colleagues, and contractors.
• The ability to work as part of a team and manage that team effectively.
• The ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
• The ability to work under own initiative.
• Current Driving Licence.

Knowledge

• Experience working to and with HTM / HBN guidance.
• Experience of working with & managing a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Conversant with engineering infrastructure associated with a complex building services environment, and relevant statutory and non‑statutory regulations.
• Demonstrated proven track record of success in planning and implementing PPM work schedules.
• Experience operating in the capacity of CP Development and implementation of risk management schedules and safe systems of work.
• Experience of Capital Project Management.

Personal Qualities

• Motivation and Attitude.
• Positively minded.
• Pleasant manner.
• Smart appearance.
• Reliable.
• Comfortable getting involved in works and leading from the front when required.
• Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS

To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols, all staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This requires you to:

• Familiarise yourself with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
• Familiarise yourself with and comply with the London Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan‑London Procedures.
• Familiarise yourself with and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing.
• Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines.
• Participate in required training and supervision.
• Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to check for any unspent criminal convictions.