Job summary
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Estates Officer - Electrical Engineering to join our Estates and Facilities team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified electrical engineering professional to play a key role in maintaining and developing the Trust's critical infrastructure across our hospital sites. Reporting to the Estates Manager, you will provide specialist technical expertise and operational support for a wide range of electrical systems, including high and low voltage installations, emergency generators, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, building management systems, and associated infrastructure. You will ensure compliance with statutory regulations, lead on specialist maintenance activities, support capital and replacement programmes, and contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the Trust's estate. The successful candidate will be a qualified electrician with substantial experience in electrical engineering maintenance, strong knowledge of statutory compliance requirements, and the ability to manage competing priorities within a complex operational environment. As part of this role, you will participate in the Estates on-call rota, providing critical support in response to site emergencies and business continuity incidents.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the development, implementation and review of the trusts Estates Strategy and to work closely with the Estates Managers in the development of plant replacement programmes for designed site services. To contribute to the development of a maintenance department workforce plan. To provide highly specialist technical support and advice to the Estates Managers as required. To provide detailed advice and support on record keeping for legislative compliance. To provide cover for the other Estates managers in their absence. To undertake the specialist lead/responsible/authorised person and/or support role for the following technical site wide services: High Voltage Electrical systems, Low Voltage Electrical Services Emergency backup generators, Fire alarm systems, Lifts and lifting equipment
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Details
- Date posted: 19 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 001055
- Job locations: The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The post holder with have to be able to work on HV & LV electrical systems, emergency backup generators, fire alarm systems, lifts and lifting equipment and building management systems.
Be able to prioritise own workload, able to respond to emergency situations and understand the correct routes of escalation and communication.
To be able to work on own, with other members of the maintenance team, senior managers, regulators/ inspectors and the capital projects team.
Please see Job description for full details.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Appointed Authorised person for either LV/HV distribution systems or the relevant qualifications to achieve this.
- Previous management experience of multi-skilled engineering team.
- Minimum 5 years experience as a qualified electrician.
- Extensive experience in operational electrical engineering maintenance High level of electrical engineering knowledge, techniques, systems and standards.
- In depth knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and risk management
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS or other healthcare environment.
- Experienced in the use of Estates Management software systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree plus specialist knowledge or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience i.e. Relevant electrical qualification and portfolio permitting IHEEM or ImechE registration. Postgraduate/diploma level or equivalent i.e. Authorised Persons qualification in LV or HV electrical infrastructure, LOLER or pressure systems.
- Asbestos awareness recognised qualification at QCF level 3 or above.
- Qualified electrician IEE 18TH Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations.
Desirable
- Membership of a professional organisation e.g. IET, CIBSE, etc.
- Recognised qualification in management or leadership at QCF level 5 or above.
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