Job summary
As part of the ongoing evolution of the Estates Department Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an experienced and dynamic Electrical Engineer to lead and develop a team of Specialist Engineers in the maintenance of complex infrastructure across the organisation.
The successful candidate will:
Be the senior managerial role for the strategic development of Estates engineering elements, focusing on the electrical infrastructure, including capital projects/backlog maintenance for both the short and long term.
Lead a team of specialist Estates engineering staff and specialist contractors and consultants in the delivery of Operational maintenance across the Estate.
Candidates should be self-motivated with a positive customer focused attitude.
Read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. Band 8a, Spot Salary of £66,465.
- Interview Date: Wednesday13 August 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
Your principal objective will be to manage and develop a team of Engineers and Trade Staff in the safe operation and maintenance of the electrical infrastructure across one of the largest hospital sites in the country to support the delivery of care to our patients.
You will demonstrate exceptional organisation skills and be able to co-ordinate, manage, motivate and lead resources including in-house labour and specialist contractors. The role will require significant workload planning which may require you to liaise with the Trust's technical and professional colleagues and importantly clinical teams in their working environment. Additionally, financial management is a critical part of the role with knowledge of procurement routes, SFI's and management of budgets essential.
You will be required to demonstrate a detailed understanding of best practice as contained within CIBSE guides, British Standards, Building Regulations, etc. You may also be expected to engage with external bodies such as building control and city planners when required.
Educated to degree level, or able to demonstrate comparable equivalent experience in an engineering related subject, the successful applicant would typically be able to demonstrate relevant works experience of working with large scale, highly complex building services infrastructure.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- In conjunction with Estates Manager Operations (higher) and the Senior Building Officer the post holder will be responsible for the formulation and implementation of efficient and safe operation and maintenance of all Estates elements within the Trust
- Will provide senior managerial role for the strategic development of Estates engineering elements, including capital/backlog for both short and long term
- Work to Trust standing financial orders and estates financial procedures
- Attend/chair meetings; liaise with colleagues re operational issues
- To participate in the Estates out of hours on-call emergency service
- Manage all Estates engineering staff, specialist contractors and consultants under his or her control
- Ensure 24 hour cover for site services
- Deputise for the Estates Manager Operations (higher) as required
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- In conjunction with Estates Manager Operations (higher) and the Senior Building Officer the post holder will be responsible for the formulation and implementation of efficient and safe operation and maintenance of all Estates elements within the Trust
- Will provide senior managerial role for the strategic development of Estates engineering elements, including capital/backlog for both short and long term
- Work to Trust standing financial orders and estates financial procedures
- Attend/chair meetings; liaise with colleagues re operational issues
- To participate in the Estates out of hours on-call emergency service
- Manage all Estates engineering staff, specialist contractors and consultants under his or her control
- Ensure 24 hour cover for site services
- Deputise for the Estates Manager Operations (higher) as required
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Extensive post qualification experience/specialist knowledge of building structures/engineering services to Masters Level
- Hold a full UK driving license
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
- Management certificate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of Estates management, at a senior level as found in large acute teaching hospitals achieved through extensive experience and attending specialist training courses
- In-depth understanding of Hospital policies and procedures and operational activities
- Electrical engineering services background
- Significant senior management experience gained in hospital environment
Desirable
- Theoretical knowledge of other healthcare practices in NHS Alerts, building practices and specifications, engineering issues, hospital technical memorandums, health building notes, health facilities notes, planning permission, building control, transport etc
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate sound man-management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Extensive post qualification experience/specialist knowledge of building structures/engineering services to Masters Level
- Hold a full UK driving license
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
- Management certificate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of Estates management, at a senior level as found in large acute teaching hospitals achieved through extensive experience and attending specialist training courses
- In-depth understanding of Hospital policies and procedures and operational activities
- Electrical engineering services background
- Significant senior management experience gained in hospital environment
Desirable
- Theoretical knowledge of other healthcare practices in NHS Alerts, building practices and specifications, engineering issues, hospital technical memorandums, health building notes, health facilities notes, planning permission, building control, transport etc
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate sound man-management skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
