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Senior Electrical Engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer – Leeds Oncology Contract (St James’ University Hospital)
Location: St James’ University Hospital, Leeds Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week) Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package
About the Role
EQUANS are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic maintenance team at St James’ University Hospital. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the Leeds Oncology Wing operates at the highest standards through a reactive and planned maintenance service.
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside the maintenance team to delivers world-class facilities services
- Deliver a highly responsive, customer-facing maintenance service to the Oncology Wing
- Undertake complex reactive and planned maintenance tasks, including:
- Maintenance, repairs, testing, and inspection of building, mechanical, and electrical services (aligned with relevant standards and procedures)
- Cover for absent colleagues to maintain service continuity
- carry out duties safely and ethically in line with NHS, Trust, and Company guidelines
- Maintain and repair a diverse range of services, including:
- Heating and domestic water systems
- General electrical services (lighting, power distribution)
- Air handling units
- Low voltage electrical distribution and switchgear
- Emergency standby generating plant
- Fire alarm & emergency lighting systems
- Electrical control systems & Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Technical mentoring role: Provide guidance and support to colleagues
- Record and report progress on tasks to line managers and stakeholders
- Training requirements: Develop skills to undertake Authorised Person duties through internal training programmes
- Cross-skilling & adaptability: Work flexibly across multiple tasks and systems
- Ability to work unasstisted, independently, flexibly and thoroughly
- Undertake overtime when needed to meet operational demands
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Core Duties & Complexity Level
- Ensure all electrical systems, plant, and equipment meet operational and safety standards
- Emergency response readiness: Provide cover when required to ensure continuity of services
- Maintain, service, and repair complex systems (as outlined above)
- Workshop analysis & HAZCONs where appropriate
- Installation support: Assist with upgrading, adapting, and fitting new components
- Collaborate with other skilled trades (e.g., mechanical, plumbing) for high-impact projects
- Authorisation compliance: Act as Competent or Authorised Person where appointed
- Complete reports on work completed, in-progress, and future requirements
- Training & upskilling path: Regular development and upskilling to maintain industry expertise
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Time-Served Engineer required (apprenticeship completion validated by professional body)
- Minimum 3 years post-apprenticeship experience
- Healthcare experience desirable (not essential)
- Cross-trade experience advantageous
What We Offer
EQUANS provides a holistic benefits package, designed to support both professional growth and personal wellbeing:
- 24 annual leave days
- Life Cover equivalent to 1.5x annual salary
- Employee discount programmes (accredited retailer partnerships)
- Discounts on gym memberships & cycle-to-work schemes
- Holiday purchase scheme
- 2x Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) days per year
- A commitment to continuous learning & professional development through:
- Qualifications support
- Collective and individual training programmes
- Personalised professional development plans
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to a wide range of inclusive employee networks, including:
- WiE (Women in EQUANS)
- RISE (BAME) Network
- LGBTQI+ Community
- Working Parents & YPN (Young Professionals Network)
- Disability Network
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and access to a mental wellbeing app
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About EQUANS
EQUANS is a global leader in energy and technical services, delivering net zero Transition through smart buildings, green mobility, embedded energy, and decentralised renewables.
In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS offers:
- Specialised services for smart buildings, facilities management, and regenerative infrastructure
- Tailored solutions to accelerate the move towards net zero and digital transformation
As a Bouygues Group company, EQUANS is committed to:
✔ Building a diverse, inclusive, and agile workforce ✔ Enabling every employee to thrive at work ✔ Upskilling professionals across multiple domains ✔ Embracing community and gender equality through internal networks ✔ Promoting Careers Connect to lifelong learning
We strive for a workplace where every voice is valued and professionals feel supported to explore opportunities.
Application Note: For application and recruitment, please register directly with EQUANS Resourcing (initiate through [application link]). Direct contact with managers will not be accepted.
Applicants must provide evidence of right-to-work status and may be required to undergo a Disclosure Check as part of the recruitment process. Relocation support is unavailable for this role.
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