Chief Engineer The Princess Grace Hospital, London
Full time, 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 0800 – 1630). Flexibility is required to cover gaps and pre-arranged weekend and out of hours essential works
Permanent Competitive salary per annum + excellent benefits We're looking for a Chief Engineer to join our Estates team based at The Princess Grace Hospital. This role is vital in ensuring a first-class building maintenance service within the hospital and satellite sites, covering reactive, project, and scheduled maintenance work.
What you'll do: Manage and ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times and adhere to HCA Healthcare policies and procedures.Manage the day-to-day operation of the department, ensuring all areas are covered during absences, annual leave, and sickness, delegating tasks where necessary.Manage and coordinate PPM services from external providers, keeping relevant departments informed and ensuring minimal disruption to patients and the business.Manage and carry out PPMs and daily checks of allocated plant areas, ensuring the areas are well maintained and tidy.Work on and manage planned preventive maintenance schedules in line with departmental goals and objectives, maintaining accurate records and documentation.Respond to and complete incoming works logged on the internal computerised maintenance management system (Engineering Central), prioritising your workload and responding quickly to emergencies.Place call outs with external service providers.Manage departmental stock control, identify and source materials, and raise and place purchase orders on the internal requisition system. What you'll bring: Qualified in relevant discipline e.g. City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical, Plumbing, or M&E building services.Extensive engineering experience within a hospital or similar organisation is essential.Good general knowledge and understanding of all disciplines within building services.Knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH, Lifting and Handling, Fire regulations, and Water Management.Supervisory, leadership, and team management experience. Why HCA UK? Originally founded over 50 years ago, HCA has become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare, having invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication, and facilities. We offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. You'll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave.Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.Group Life Assurance from day one.Critical illness cover.Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection, and lifestyle benefits.Discounts with over 800 major retailers. Diversity and Inclusion Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion, and respect for our patients and each other. By working together with our colleagues, we're creating a truly inclusive environment where individual differences are celebrated.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That's why we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace.
About UsLife with us means taking pride in your team and delivering the highest quality care. We'll support your ongoing learning in an environment that features advanced equipment and practices, one of the best colleague-to-patient ratios in the UK, and varied, interesting work. As part of HCA Healthcare US, the world's largest healthcare company, we can promise that you'll learn from experts in every department and that your opportunities will be endless.
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