Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Great Ormond Street Hospital for a Principal Engineer (Electrical) to join the organisation. GOSH is an international centre of excellence in child healthcare, with a mission to provide world-class care to children and young people with rare, complex and difficult-to-treat conditions. 

This is an exciting time to join the GOSH Space and Place Directorate, which has ambitious plans for the future of GOSH Estates.

The department has recently reviewed the engineering and Estates structure, including introducing new roles in compliance and assurance. This role of PE fulfils 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.

The role will be to coordinate, develop and support the Head of Estates in the management of the Engineering Team – to ensure overall engineering compliance and safety for the Electrical discipline.

The Trust is easily accessible via various public transport links and comes with a full NHS benefits package which includes 27-33 holidays + BH, attractive pension scheme, various discounts and an interest free season ticket loan. 

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities will include;

·       Support 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 in relevant specialist areas

·       Lead the electrical compliance team

·       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

·       Act as the point of contact for the electrical service/infrastructure management including associated specialist fields, specify solutions in line with best practice/relevant legislation and oversee that this work is undertaken as required

·       Lead and manage, projects to successful completion

The Person

·       Current Chartered Engineer or working towards accreditation (or equivalent experience)

·       Significant experience working within healthcare engineering, with exposure predominantly within the Electrical specialism

·       Experience of acting in the role of AP for Electrical Services

·       Strong project management skills

·       Ability to develop positive and effective working relationships and present on technical issues to non-Estates stakeholders

Working for our organisation

GOSH 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.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.