Estates Manager (Electrical)

Overview

As Estates Manager (Electrical), you will lead electrical operations across SWFTCS sites, ensuring safe, NHS-standard maintenance of building and electrical systems. You’ll manage staff and contractors within budget to deliver a reliable care environment and drive continuous improvement. You’ll serve as Authorised Person for key electrical disciplines and help shape capital and maintenance plans. This role offers impact at scale in a healthcare setting and a clear path to professional impact.

Pay / Benefits

• 27 days holiday
• pension scheme
• car lease scheme
• Home & Electronics scheme
• discounted leisure and travel
• cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational estates maintenance and repairs for hospital buildings, services, and equipment
• Lead lines of authority for electrical disciplines (HV, LV, lifts, fire alarms) and ensure statutory compliance
• Procure and manage maintenance contracts and monitor budgets
• Develop and implement maintenance plans and project work, including minor and capital schemes
• Provide expert electrical engineering input to Estates staff and senior management, and liaise with external agencies
• Maintain asset registers and support energy efficiency initiatives
• Plan long-term maintenance and contingency plans for critical services
• Produce reports and communicate estates activities across forums
• Manage contractor performance and ensure health and safety standards
• Champion continuous improvement of maintenance and repair services

Key requirements

• Electrical engineering degree or significant equivalent
• IOSH Managing Safely (continuing)
• HTM-related authorisation/qualification
• Project management qualification (desirable)
• NHS experience and management experience at senior level
• CAD and CAFM systems experience
• Effective communication with specialists and non-specialists
• Experience with LV/HV electrical systems, lifts, fire alarms
• Management of budgets and delegated financial responsibilities

• Excellent communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Strong organisational skills
• HV/LV electrical systems
• Lifts and fire alarm systems
• BMS/CAD/CAFM systems

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