Electrical Estates Officer

Electrical Estates Officer

Newcastle

Equivalent £37,700 salary

Temp to Perm

To manage, implement and be accountable for Engineering breakdowns, maintenance, legislation compliance and capital/ minor works schemes in designated company sites

The Role

To manage contractors and a direct labour force (DLF) carrying out the operation and maintenance of the systems listed below.

· Fire alarm systems

· Staff alarm and nurse call systems

· Intruder alarm and security systems

· Electrical installations in accordance with all IEE regulations and

relevant standards

· Duty Electrical Authorised Person in accordance to HTM06-02

· Boiler plant (steam & LPHW)

· DHWS & CWS systems

· Air compressors

· Laundry and catering equipment

· Drainage/sewerage

· Ventilation plant

· Air conditioning and refrigeration

· BMS control systems

· CAFM (computer aided facilities management)

To manage working instructions and delegate work and tasks to Supervisors and other trade staff as required.

Organise and manage personal day to day work activities under the direction of the Operational Estates Manager.

Co-ordinate rolling programmes of engineering maintenance (legionella testing, TMV maintenance, electrical installation testing, etc.), including the organisation and agreement of service users to gain access to wards and departments.

Plan, organise and manage activities relating to engineering maintenance and refurbishment projects including co-ordination with other technical specialists and contractors.

Manage and authorise project and engineering maintenance budgets within agreed and specified limits (typically up to circa £25,000.00)

Manage other trade staff and contractors on day to day issues (ie issue of permits, holiday requests and co-ordination, sickness absence and return to work interviews) in conjunction with the Operational Estates Manager.

To participate in the official role of Authorised Person and Responsible Officer to ensure compliance with statutory acts such as but not confined to Electricity at Work, Legionella, Pressure Systems, Lifts and Fire Safety as agreed with the Senior Engineering Officer

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in building services engineering or equivalent related subject or with equivalent substantial experience in specific estates related areas
• Full Clean Driving Licence
• AP qualification desirable
• Recognised training certificate in autoCAD drafting software
• Experience of working within an estates department of a hospital or educational environment desirable 

If you are interested in this role, please apply immediately. This is a temporary to permanent post.