• Job Description

  Req#: C9271-25-0440?language=en&page=167&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  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

  About us

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  04 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8b

  Salary

  £70,387 to £80,465 a year per annum inclusive

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  271-SP-7293405

  Job locations

  Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

  Great Ormond Street Hospital

  London

  WC1N 3JH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

  Person Specification

  GOSH Culture and Values

  Essential

  • Our Always values

  Academic/Professional qualification/Training

  Essential

  • Current Chartered Engineer or working towards accreditation (or equivalent experience)
  • Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent plus specialist knowledge engineering or construction related
  • Minimum degree level qualification in an appropriate building services discipline or equivalent
  • Highly developed advanced technical, practical, and theoretical knowledge of complex hospital engineering systems

  Desirable

  • An appropriate management qualification
  • Member of an engineering institution IHEEM preferably

  Skills and abilities

  Essential

  • Proven project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to command confidence amongst a range of professionals and at all levels within the organisation
  • High level of IT/ computer skills
  • Experience of giving presentations on technical issues
  • Ability to develop positive and effective working relationships internally and externally

  Experience/Knowledge

  Essential

  • Appropriate experience of working in a senior estates related position
  • Track record of successfully implementing significant change within a complex environment
  • Experience and knowledge of NHS procedures, systems, legislation and guidance
  • Experience of producing or contributing to estates policies
  • Demonstrable experience of working as a Senior Project and Programme Manager
  • Demonstrable management experience in delivering a diverse range of maintenance and minor works project s, on time and within budget
  • Experience of acting in the role of AP / R P for key services within the PE portfolio

  Person Specification

  GOSH Culture and Values

  Essential

  • Our Always values

  Academic/Professional qualification/Training

  Essential

  • Current Chartered Engineer or working towards accreditation (or equivalent experience)
  • Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent plus specialist knowledge engineering or construction related
  • Minimum degree level qualification in an appropriate building services discipline or equivalent
  • Highly developed advanced technical, practical, and theoretical knowledge of complex hospital engineering systems

  Desirable

  • An appropriate management qualification
  • Member of an engineering institution IHEEM preferably

  Skills and abilities

  Essential

  • Proven project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to command confidence amongst a range of professionals and at all levels within the organisation
  • High level of IT/ computer skills
  • Experience of giving presentations on technical issues
  • Ability to develop positive and effective working relationships internally and externally

  Experience/Knowledge

  Essential

  • Appropriate experience of working in a senior estates related position
  • Track record of successfully implementing significant change within a complex environment
  • Experience and knowledge of NHS procedures, systems, legislation and guidance
  • Experience of producing or contributing to estates policies
  • Demonstrable experience of working as a Senior Project and Programme Manager
  • Demonstrable management experience in delivering a diverse range of maintenance and minor works project s, on time and within budget
  • Experience of acting in the role of AP / R P for key services within the PE portfolio

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

  Great Ormond Street Hospital

  London

  WC1N 3JH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

  Great Ormond Street Hospital

  London

  WC1N 3JH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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