Job Summary
To manage and support the provision and maintenance of NHS Estates buildings, electrical plant equipment and services to ensure a safe and suitable environment for the care of patients, visitors and staff.
Provide technical and specialist advice to managers and staff in the area of electrical systems and electrical disciplines.
To specify and manage all electrical systems contracts across multiple sites.
Travel between Trust sites.
To provide evidence based efficient, cost effective and robust electrical engineering contracts to ensure full compliance with statutory instruments, Department of Health guidance and industry best practice.
To ensure all Hospital electrical engineering systems are maintained in a safe condition and are fit for purpose.
Main duties of the job
* Responsible for monitoring and ensuring that the operation and maintenance of Estates services, buildings and building services installations comply with health service requirements and statutory instruments.
* Directing, encouraging and motivating contractors to achieve financial and key performance targets.
* Provide long term maintenance planning, short term project planning and emergency/contingency planning for critical services.
* To co-ordinate and liaise with other staff within the Estates Directorate ensuring efficiency in service provision.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description & responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification — Qualifications & Training
Essential
* Degree in estates engineering or related field OR equivalent experience
* HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* Working towards professional membership (e.g. IWFM, CIOB, IHEEM)
* Understanding of procurement and contract management principles
* Authorised Person (AP) training in Low Voltage
* Authorised Person (AP) training in High Voltage
Desirable
* Master's degree in relevant subject
* NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
* Confined space training
* Risk assessment training
* Manual handling training
* Authorised Person (AP) training in Lifts
* Fire training
* Willing/able to undertake the above courses
Person Specification — Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Completion of a structured training program in engineering discipline for a minimum period of five years or Site experience with appropriate trade qualifications
* Previous experience of managing engineering building services, operational engineering maintenance and repair services
* Experience delivering small works or minor capital projects in an Estates/FM environment.
* Full project lifecycle management: scope, programme, delivery, handover
* Contractor and supplier performance management
* Budget and cost control for multiple concurrent projects
* Experience of stakeholder liaison in live clinical or operational environments
* Incident investigation and reporting experience
Desirable
* NHS or healthcare estates experience
* Familiarity with measured term contracts/framework agreements
* Knowledge of HTMs, HBNs and CDM regulations
* Experience working within ISO 9001/IMS frameworks
* Contribution to compliance audit, assurance or risk processes
* Understanding of sustainability/carbon reduction initiatives
* Familiar with: Building Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Electricity at Work Act 1989, Electricity Supply Regulations BS 7671, Asbestos Regulations, Fire Precautions Act, Fire Regulations, COSHH Regulations; All HTM's, HBN's, Intruder Alarm Systems, Access Control Systems, Nurse Call Systems, Electrical Distribution, Standby Generators, Fire Alarm Systems, Building Management Systems
Person Specification — Specific Skills
Essential
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Strong planning and organisational skills
* Problem-solving and decision-making
* Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
* Stakeholder engagement, negotiation and conflict resolution
* Ability to work under own initiative to achieve set targets
* Ability to lead, accept responsibility and motivate staff
Desirable
* Technical or business case writing experience
* SharePoint or digital file management
* Experience interpreting or visualising estates performance data
* Contribution to policy or SOP development
* Board-level presentations or briefings
* Use of CAFM or digital project trackers.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
Person Specification — Special Circumstances
* Ability to access plant areas/restricted spaces
* Physical capability for maintenance tasks
* Visual acuity for technical drawings/systems
* Ability to work at heights
* Available for on-call response within one hour
* Full Current Driving Licence.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Stoke Mandeville Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Employer's website: https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Job specifics
Location: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Stoke Mandeville Aylesbury, HP21 8AL
Job posted: 31 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum - pro rata for part time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 434-C7552817
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