Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Estates Officer (Electrical)Job PurposeProvide professional and technical expertise to create, operate and maintain safe, efficient systems for all mechanical services throughout the London estate. Carry out work activities which are both routine and non-routine. Carry out authorised and competentperson duties as per HTMs, Gas Safety Regulations and other Electrical Engineering plant and services as part of the management responsibility for safely managing systems and installations. Provide cover for the Estates Manager. Travel between London sitesas required.Location: SouthallJob Type: TemporaryDuration of booking: Expected to last 6 months with possible extensionProposed start date: ASAPPay Rates: Up to £22 per hour Umbrella or £19 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday payHours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pmSector: HealthcareBased: Office / HospitalSkills knowledge and experience

• NHC or HND in related field.
• Recognised Electrical apprenticeship or other approved training scheme plus relevant experience plus City & Guilds certificate or NVQ Level 3 or other recognised course at the appropriate level.
• AP duties
• Significant experience of commercial or public environment.
• Significant experience with all types of electrical.
• Experience of managing safe systems of work.
• Demonstrate sound technical mechanical knowledge.
• Demonstrate generic engineering , electrical and building maintenance knowledge.
• Sound knowledge of the application of Health and Safety laws.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To work in accordance with the requirements of HTMs, Electrical Safety Regulations and other Electrical Engineering plant and services guidance.
• Carry out authorised and competent person duties as HTMs, Electrical and fire safety Regulations requirements as part of the line management safety for all London sites.
• Assist the external authorising engineers in with the audit and management of in house and out sourced electrical engineering system and services.
• To provide supervision and training where required to other estates staff and contractors as HTMs.
• Provide cover to carry out approved and competent person duties as HTMs as part of the management responsibility for safe system of works.
• To provide cover to work in accordance with the requirements of HTMs the mechanical safety guidance for low voltage systems.
• To assist the external authorising engineers in the management of the respective mechanical services.
• Work closely with the Estates senior management team and estates staff to supervise the working practices of all electrically qualified staff and contractors to ensure the systems, policy and associated management procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Be responsible for manage and maintain mechanical safety safe systems of work for in-house staff and externally provided contractors.
• To liaise with and support the work of the Operational Capital Team, undertaking new work projects assisting in feasibility studies involving close relationship with external mechanical and engineering consultants.
• Ability to access and interpret drawings, schematics and O&M manuals.
• Understand and operate the Building management control system ensuring optimum performance of installed plant and equipment.
• Ensure full compliance with Health technical standards and relevant legislation with respect to the Trust mechanical installations.
• Diagnose, repair, and service electrical faults in systems and associated plant, equipment and services. Fire alarm, access control, lifts and various other electrical systems and plants.
• Provide interpretation and guidance to senior staff for the procurement of all electrical and engineering replacement equipment.
• Work with other estates staff offering technical guidance leadership and management support in all matters mechanical.
• Assist in the management and delivery of electrical new works and planned preventative maintenance systems and maintenance contracts.
• Explore new techniques and innovations to assist the continuous improvement process across all mechanical and gas services across all sites.
• Undertake electrical installation reviews of all systems, provide certification and provide recommendations for replacement equipment.
• Undertake regular Health and Safety audits and reviews to ensure high standards of Health and Safety compliance are maintained by staff and Contractors at all times.
• Assist in the management and control of electrical related contractors on site, including those involved on Service Contracts, Measured Term Contract, Capital and Day-to-Day works requests.
• Liaising with electrical and engineering consultants on project design.
• Attendance of training courses for progression, updates and refreshers in the pursuit of "Continual Professional Development" and life long learning.
• Have basic understanding of the working of building and mechanical systems and a sound.
• Carry out new works, reactive, routine and planned preventative maintenance requests.
• Maintain and update maintenance records.
• Use test instruments and craft skills to diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
• Follow set procedures for entering a ward and tidying up after each job.
• Inform and advise Estates Managers or estates maintenance team on the status of works and the materials or other resources required to affect repair.
• To work with, communicate with and escort specialist contractors when required and ensure they adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Keep a record of faults and cures and communicating these to the Estates Managers or estates maintenance team and other tradesmen and appropriate

Required skills

• 1Building Services
• 1Gas
• 1Mechanical Engineering
• 1High Standards
• 1Line Management