Senior Estates Officer (Electrical)
5 hours ago
Aylesbury
Job summaryThe Senior Estates Officer (Electrical) is a senior technical specialist role providing Authorised Person cover, electrical engineering assurance and specialist support for the Trust's electrical infrastructure and associated engineering systems. The post holder owns delegated statutory compliance duties within their appointed electrical disciplines. The post holder does not hold formal line management responsibility but provides day-to-day technical leadership, mentoring and specialist expertise to operational staff, contractors and project teams working within electrical disciplines.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will act as an Authorised Person for one or more electrical specialisms, as determined by service need, competence, training, appointment limits and formal sign-off, supporting the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager in ensuring electrical systems remain safe, compliant, resilient and fit for purpose across all Trust sites.The role contributes specialist expertise to planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, capital projects, minor works, asset management and the Trust's Integrated Management System (IMS), working closely with operational teams, contractors, Authorising Engineers, project managers and specialist suppliers.About usListen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfDWhat 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 workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?We'recommitted 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 withinourBHT familyimprovespositive 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.DetailsDate posted21 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year per annum - pro rata for part time ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number434-C8226348Job locationsStoke Mandeville HospitalMandeville RoadAylesburyHP21 8ALUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor 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. Job description Job responsibilitiesFor 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 EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING EssentialDegree, HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related engineering discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experienceEvidence of continuing professional development (CPD)Holds, or is working towards, Authorised Person status in a relevant electrical disciplineThorough knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations, Electrical Safety Guidance and NHS Estates standardsDesirableLead Authorised Person training/appointment, or ability to achieve appointment within an agreed timescale EXPERIENCE EssentialSignificant experience managing and maintaining complex electrical infrastructure within a large multi-site organisation, preferably within healthcareExperience undertaking or supporting Authorised Person responsibilities for High Voltage (HV), Low Voltage (LV) or other specialist electrical systemsExperience managing statutory compliance and assurance programmes relating to electrical servicesExperience managing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and engineering service deliveryExperience leading engineering teams, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, attendance management and staff developmentExperience managing contractors, service providers and specialist electrical suppliersDesirableExperience preparing technical specifications, business cases and tender documentationExperience contributing to capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, commissioning and technical handover processesExperience investigating incidents, service interruptions, electrical failures and undertaking root cause analysisExperience using CAFM systems and maintenance management software SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE EssentialStrong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop engineering teamsExcellent technical knowledge of electrical infrastructure including HV/LV distribution, standby generation, UPS systems, lighting, fire alarms and electrical safety systemsAbility to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams and technical specificationsStrong analytical, fault-finding and problem solving skillsAbility to act as an Authorised Person and ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintainedAbility to make risk-based decisions autonomously and under pressure, including when acting as Estates Duty ManagerExcellent written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior managers and clinical staffAbility to manage competing priorities and deliver operational, financial and compliance objectivesComprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation, electrical safety rules, statutory compliance requirements and NHS engineering governance arrangementsDesirableStrong contractor management, negotiation and performance monitoring skillsProficient in Microsoft Office applications and CAFM systemsAbility to produce high-quality technical reports, compliance documentation, risk assessments and management information SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES EssentialAbility to access roofs, plant rooms, confined spaces and work at height as part of inspection, assurance and compliance dutiesAvailability to participate in the Estates on-call manager rota and provide operational duty manager cover across all Estates disciplinesAbility to work safely in environments containing high and low voltage electrical systemsDesirablePhysical capability to undertake site inspections across a varied estate and in all weather conditionsAbility to travel across all Trust sites at short noticeVisual acuity sufficient to interpret technical drawings, engineering data and asset information Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING EssentialDegree, HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related engineering discipline, or equivalent demonstrable experienceEvidence of continuing professional development (CPD)Holds, or is working towards, Authorised Person status in a relevant electrical disciplineThorough knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations, Electrical Safety Guidance and NHS Estates standardsDesirableLead Authorised Person training/appointment, or ability to achieve appointment within an agreed timescale EXPERIENCE EssentialSignificant experience managing and maintaining complex electrical infrastructure within a large multi-site organisation, preferably within healthcareExperience undertaking or supporting Authorised Person responsibilities for High Voltage (HV), Low Voltage (LV) or other specialist electrical systemsExperience managing statutory compliance and assurance programmes relating to electrical servicesExperience managing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and engineering service deliveryExperience leading engineering teams, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, attendance management and staff developmentExperience managing contractors, service providers and specialist electrical suppliersDesirableExperience preparing technical specifications, business cases and tender documentationExperience contributing to capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, commissioning and technical handover processesExperience investigating incidents, service interruptions, electrical failures and undertaking root cause analysisExperience using CAFM systems and maintenance management software SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE EssentialStrong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop engineering teamsExcellent technical knowledge of electrical infrastructure including HV/LV distribution, standby generation, UPS systems, lighting, fire alarms and electrical safety systemsAbility to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams and technical specificationsStrong analytical, fault-finding and problem solving skillsAbility to act as an Authorised Person and ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintainedAbility to make risk-based decisions autonomously and under pressure, including when acting as Estates Duty ManagerExcellent written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior managers and clinical staffAbility to manage competing priorities and deliver operational, financial and compliance objectivesComprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation, electrical safety rules, statutory compliance requirements and NHS engineering governance arrangementsDesirableStrong contractor management, negotiation and performance monitoring skillsProficient in Microsoft Office applications and CAFM systemsAbility to produce high-quality technical reports, compliance documentation, risk assessments and management information SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES EssentialAbility to access roofs, plant rooms, confined spaces and work at height as part of inspection, assurance and compliance dutiesAvailability to participate in the Estates on-call manager rota and provide operational duty manager cover across all Estates disciplinesAbility to work safely in environments containing high and low voltage electrical systemsDesirablePhysical capability to undertake site inspections across a varied estate and in all weather conditionsAbility to travel across all Trust sites at short noticeVisual acuity sufficient to interpret technical drawings, engineering data and asset informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustAddressStoke Mandeville HospitalMandeville RoadAylesburyHP21 8ALUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustAddressStoke Mandeville HospitalMandeville RoadAylesburyHP21 8ALUnited KingdomEmployer's website