Electrical Plant Manager
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,983 to £48,128 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Porton Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Your day to day duties will include: Monitor electrical asset performance and maintenance data through the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), identifying trends, risks and opportunities for continuous improvement. Develop and implement engineering improvement initiatives that enhance the reliability, efficiency and resilience of electrical infrastructure and utility systems. Prepare technical justifications and supporting business cases for asset replacement, infrastructure improvements and capital investment proposals. Manage and deliver small to medium business-critical engineering projects in accordance with UKHSA project governance requirements, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, timescale, budget and quality standards. Deputise for the Engineering Manager when required, providing technical leadership, specialist advice and engineering support across electrical services and utility systems. Provide technical guidance, coaching and support to engineering colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to promote safe systems of work and engineering best practice. Act as the Engineering subject matter expert for electrical systems during audits, inspections and assurance activities, providing technical evidence and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements. Support the development, implementation and maintenance of electrical compliance programmes, including inspection, testing and certification requirements. Review and approve engineering technical documentation, where authorised, including Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), electrical safety documentation and other compliance-related records. Author, review and maintain User Requirement Specifications (URS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical specifications and engineering records relating to electrical systems and associated infrastructure. Ensure engineering records and documentation are maintained in accordance with quality management and engineering governance requirements. Lead technical investigations into equipment failures, power quality issues and system performance concerns, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions. Ensure engineering incidents, risks and non-conformances are appropriately investigated, documented and managed through UKHSA systems. Develop effective working relationships with internal customers, contractors, specialist suppliers and external stakeholders to support delivery of engineering services and projects. Represent the Engineering function within multidisciplinary projects, capital programmes and operational working groups, ensuring electrical engineering requirements are appropriately considered. The above is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the role. Essential criteria ONC, HNC, HND, apprenticeship qualification or equivalent electrical engineering qualification, or significant relevant electrical engineering experience. Proven experience working with electrical infrastructure, utility systems and critical plant within a highly regulated engineering environment and ensuring compliance with statutory and safety requirements. Experience managing engineering improvement initiatives, technical projects or operational engineering activities through to successful completion. Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, electrical distribution systems, statutory inspection and testing requirements, and electrical safety management. Experience supporting engineering compliance activities, audits, inspections and quality management systems. Experience preparing, reviewing and managing engineering technical documentation, including specifications, procedures, reports and controlled records. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience investigating equipment failures, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide technical advice and influence both technical and non-technical audiences. Desirable criteria Membership of a recognised professional engineering institution and evidence of continuing professional development. Experience working within scientific, pharmaceutical, healthcare, research, defence or other highly regulated environments. Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), particularly Maximo. Experience managing capital projects, engineering upgrades or infrastructure improvement programmes. Knowledge of electrical compliance programmes, including Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), inspection regimes and certification requirements. Experience in the design, commissioning, operation or validation of critical electrical infrastructure and utility systems. Working knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) or Environmental Management Systems (EMS). Selection process This vacancy is using Success Profiles behaviours, experience and technical skills. Stage 1: Application & Sift You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed8essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of: an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a 1000wordsupporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1000words. We will not consider any words over1000words. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Proven experience working with electrical infrastructure, utility systems and critical plant within a highly regulated engineering environment and ensuring compliance with statutory and safety requirements. Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a face to face interview in Porton Down. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Behaviours, technical skills and experience will be tested at interview. The behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Managing a Quality Service (Lead behaviour) Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions Interviews dates are to be confirmed. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is office / lab based at our Scientific Campus in Porton Down. Please note that hybrid working is not available with this role. Please note that hybrid working is not available for this role. Eligibility criteria External Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security clearance level requirement Part 1 Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security (DBS) check before they can be appointed. Part 2 Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check clearance. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Salary information If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.