Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustWe are looking to recruit into the role of Principal Engineer for Electrical to join our Estates team at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The department has recently reviewed the engineering and Estates structure, including introducing new roles in compliance and assurance.
This role of Principal Engineer fulfills the role of Coordinating Authorised Person (AP) and the candidate would have a depth of knowledge in at least one, if not all HTM safe system of work relevant to the post and the relevant regulatory standards.
The role will be to coordinate, develop and support the Head of Estates in the management of the engineering team including existing or yet to be appointed subject-matter experts and relevant APs to ensure overall engineering compliance and safety (including oversight and audit of the various Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) for all Mechanical and Electrical disciplines relevant to the post and estate infrastructure).
Whilst the role will be to help oversee and coordinate all AP aspects of the hard FM Service (as well as to be part of all external AE audits to allow an overall and 'overview' compliance understanding, to manage the outcomes) a strong building services mechanical engineering/electrical bias is essential to this role.
Main duties of the jobSupport the ongoing development of robust Safe Systems of Work (including Standard Operational Procedures) for all major M&E disciplines and coordinate and act as the AP/RP lead relevant specialist areas with the focus on electrical, however there will be an expectation to support other specialist areas as and when required.Help the operational lead develop the CAFM based maintenance programme to work in parallel with the AP and CP structures to ensure compliant maintenance and PPM regimes along with accurate reporting and ensuring it reflects granular levels of Trust assets and is reflective of GIP.Act as the point of contact for the electrical service/infrastructure management including associated specialist fields including assurance queries, specify solutions in line with best practice and relevant legislation and oversee that this work is undertaken as required.Lead the electrical compliance team.Lead and manage projects to successful completion.About usGOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
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Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person SpecificationGOSH ValuesAlways welcomingAlways helpfulAlways expertAlways one teamCurrent Chartered Engineer or working towards accreditation (or equivalent experience)Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent plus specialist knowledge engineering or construction relatedMinimum degree level qualification in an appropriate building services discipline or equivalentHighly developed advanced technical, practical, and theoretical knowledge of complex hospital engineering systemsMember of an engineering institution IHEEM preferablySkills and abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to command confidence amongst a range of professionals and at all levels within the organisationHigh level of IT/computer skillsExperience of giving presentations on technical issuesAbility to develop positive and effective working relationships internally and externallyKnowledge & ExperienceAppropriate experience of working in a senior estates related positionTrack record of successfully implementing significant change within a complex environmentExperience and knowledge of NHS procedures, systems, legislation and guidanceExperience of producing or contributing to estates policiesDemonstrable experience of working as a Senior Project and Programme ManagerDemonstrable project management experience in delivering a diverse range of maintenance and minor works projects, on time and within budgetDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
£70,387 to £80,465 a year per annum inclusive
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