Principal Engineer - Electrical

We are looking to recruit into the role of Principle Engineer for Electrical to join our Estates team at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
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 relevant to the post and the relevant regulatory standards.
The role will be to coordinate, develop and, support the Head of Estates in the management of the engineering team including existing or yet to be appointed subject-matter expert and relevant APs to ensure overall engineering compliance and safety (including oversight and audit of the various Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) for all Mechanical and Electrical disciplines relevant to the post and estate infrastructure).
Whilst the role will be to help oversee and coordinate all APs aspects of the hard FM Service (as well as to be part of all external AE audits to allow an overall and 'overview' compliance understanding, to manage the outcomes) a strong building services mechanical engineering/electrical bias is essential to this role., + 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 relevant specialist areas with the focus on electrical, however there will be an expectation to support other specialist areas as and when required.
+ 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 and ensuring it reflects granular levels of Trust assets and is reflective of GIP.
+ Act as the point of contact for the electrical service/infrastructure management including associated specialist fields including (but not exclusive to) assurance queries, specify solutions in line with best practice and relevant legislation and oversee that this work is undertaken as required.
+ Lead the electrical compliance team
+ Lead and manage, projects to successful completion.

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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.

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
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Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
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