Electrical Maintenance Manager

Overview

As Electrical Maintenance Manager you lead the hospital’s electrical engineering team to sustain safe, compliant operation of critical systems. You ensure reliable power, lighting, and essential services across a high-acuity site while managing budgets and contractor activity. You will drive safety, compliance with HTMs/HBNs, and continuous improvement in maintenance practices. This role combines hands-on leadership with strategic oversight to minimize downtime and support hospital patient care. You will work closely with clinical and facilities teams to shape resilient electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor a team of 5–6 electrical maintenance engineers
• Plan daily/weekly work, assign reactive and PPM tasks, and manage shift coverage
• Conduct performance reviews and oversee training and professional development
• Manage reactive repairs, routine servicing, and planned maintenance of HV/LV distribution, essential power, emergency lighting, UPS, and generators
• Oversee critical site operations to minimize downtime and maintain hospital operations
• Act as an Authorised Person (AP) or Competent Person (CP) for electrical systems as required
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and HTMs/HBNs, and manage RAMS and permit-to-work processes
• Participate in site audits and support safety and resilience improvements
• Supervise subcontractors and vendors; assist with procurement, stock levels, and maintenance budgeting

Key requirements

• Level 3 Electrical Qualification (e.g., NVQ3, C&G equivalents)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• C&G 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection & Testing certification desirable
• Experience in a similar managerial/supervisory role
• Experience in hospital/healthcare or critical infrastructure environments
• Strong experience with electrical distribution, standby generators, and UPS systems

• leadership
• interpersonal skills
• problem-solving
• HV/LV distribution
• essential power systems
• emergency lighting

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