Job overview
The post holder will be expected to manage a timely, safe, efficient and cost-effective estates operational and maintenance service. Responsible to the Deputy Head of Estates with line management responsibility for all operational Electrical , trade, specialist technicians, charge hands and supervisors, working within the Estates Department.
The post holder will act as a specialist on behalf of the Trust for all aspects of Engineering & Building Services and will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of the engineering infrastructure, systems and equipment. It will be expected of the post holder to develop a positive/close working relationship with all other Facilities and Estates Managers, Divisional Departments Senior Management in both Clinical and Non-Clinical areas and to participate as a member of Projects Team for all issues relating to the operational and maintenance issues.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for engineering (Electrical) services for the Trust.
Facilitate a quality Estates service that is responsive to the Trust operational needs.
Provide detailed professional and technical estates advice.
Ensure compliance with all Statutory Standards, Codes of Practice, Health and Safety Guidance, Health Technical Memoranda, COSHH, Building Regulations and NHS Executive Directives relating to Estates Services.
Responsible for ensuring that engineering maintenance, including contract work, is carried out to the appropriate standard and specification.
Be responsible for ensuring specialist services and equipment used to deliver patient care is maintained in accordance with statutory standards.
Monitor and review the mechanical and electrical engineering service planned preventative maintenance system (PPM) and ensure that statutory and mandatory compliance (SPM) is maintained.
Act as Authorised Person (AP) for High Voltage Systems and Low Voltage systems.
Implement and maintain the site asset register; oversee minor schemes and Capital Works.
Responsible for performance monitoring and review.
Carry out disciplinary actions.
Maintain and update divisional policies and procedures.
To participate on the Emergency on-call roster and to assist operational staff undertaking out-of-hour duties.
Provide cover for colleagues as appropriate.
Assist in producing ad hoc reports and in-project work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Please kindly refer to the attached job description for comprehensive details regarding the position.
Vacancy may close earlier - this would be due to the number of applicants that apply
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This advert is for Electrical Estates Manager with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. On Call Rota and Overtime as required. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
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