Engineering Lead - Electrical
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£58,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2123 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,700, and Mitie is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers, Technical leadership and project support could be project engineering work) or SOC 5241 (Electricians and electrical fitters, Hands-on electrical fault-finding and AP responsibilities are trade work). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Engineering Lead - Electrical
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire
Some engineering roles move you away from the tools.
This isn't one of them.
Mitie is investing heavily in its engineering capability across one of the Midlands' largest and most complex healthcare estates and we're looking for an exceptional Engineering Lead - Electrical to become the recognised technical authority for critical electrical systems at University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire. This is a rare opportunity for a highly experienced engineer who wants to remain technically hands-on whilst taking responsibility for solving complex engineering challenges, influencing technical standards and helping shape the future of critical engineering services.
Working within a Major Trauma Centre operating 24/7, you'll be the person colleagues turn to when systems fail, faults become complex and engineering expertise really matters.
The Opportunity
As the recognised electrical subject matter expert for the estate, you'll provide technical leadership across a diverse range of critical infrastructure, ensuring the reliability, safety and compliance of systems that directly support patient care.
This is a technical leadership role rather than a people management position, making it ideal for an engineer who enjoys remaining close to the operation whilst being recognised for their expertise.
What You'll Be Doing
- Acting as the senior electrical technical specialist across a complex acute healthcare estate.
- Leading the diagnosis and resolution of complex electrical faults affecting critical infrastructure.
- Providing technical leadership for HV and LV distribution systems, standby generation, UPS systems and critical power supplies.
- Holding Authorised Person (AP) responsibilities and supporting safe systems of work across the estate.
About You
You'll ideally bring:
- A recognised electrical apprenticeship and relevant electrical engineering qualifications.
- Significant experience within complex, safety-critical environments.
- Current or previous Authorised Person (AP) status, ideally HV and/or LV.
- Strong experience of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems.
- Proven fault-finding and problem-solving expertise.
- 18th Edition and Inspection & Testing qualifications.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions at all levels.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working to HTM guidance or equivalent MOD engineering standards.
- Healthcare, PFI or other critical environment experience.
- Standby generation, UPS and critical power resilience experience.
- Asbestos awareness qualifications.
- IOSH, NEBOSH or similar health and safety training.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2123 going rate of £58,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.