Electrically‑Biased Operations Manager - Lighting Lifecycle Programme (NHS Estate)
Location: Manchester Hospital Estate, M13
Clearance: DBS Required
Contract: Until 27th September 2026
Overview
An fulfilling opportunity has arisen for an Electrically‑Biased Operations Manager to lead a major hospital‑wide lighting lifecycle programme and take full responsibility for all emergency lighting remedials across a large Manchester healthcare estate. This role demands a technically strong, highly autonomous leader with proven hospital electrical experience. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, oversee contractors, and drive both strategic lifecycle planning and operational delivery. This is a critical post supporting a high‑risk clinical environment — only candidates with genuine NHS/healthcare FM experience will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Delivery
* Develop the full lighting lifecycle strategy, including design, sequencing, manufacturer engagement and programme planning.
* Produce detailed technical reports, condition surveys, risk assessments and lifecycle planning documents.
* Build and maintain a long‑term multi‑year (approx. 5‑year) replacement programme for lighting assets.
Operational Delivery
* Lead and manage all emergency lighting remedials across the estate.
* Coordinate subcontractors and supply chain partners for backlog clearance and fitting replacements.
* Oversee reactive and planned maintenance delivered by external service partners.
* Ensure full compliance with statutory standards, NHS requirements, HTMs, and EQUANS processes.
Stakeholder Management
* Influence and engage senior internal/external stakeholders including Sodexo and the NHS Trust.
* Collaborate with internal engineering, compliance, and operational teams.
* Provide expert technical guidance across the estate and act as a trusted electrical specialist.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Strong electrical background (Degree or equivalent essential).
* Hospital / healthcare FM experience.
* Proven experience managing contractors and technical delivery.
* Strong understanding of statutory electrical compliance and high‑risk environments.
* Ability to work autonomously, make decisions, and take ownership.
* Experience working on large estates (NHS preferred).
* DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).
Soft Skills
* Confident influencer with excellent communication skills.
* Strong organisational ability and independent working capability.
* Professional, credible, and able to operate at senior stakeholder level.
* Proactive with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
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