Electrical Supervisor – Healthcare / HTM Compliance
Employer RMD Contracts
Location Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester
Employment Full-time, permanent
Working hours Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00, one-hour unpaid lunch (40 hours per week)
Reporting to Electrical Project Manager / Electrical Contracts Manager
Salary Competitive, dependent on experience
Additional requirements Occasional out-of-hours working to support hospital operational requirements
1. Role overview
RMD Contracts is seeking an experienced and technically competent Electrical Supervisor to support the delivery of electrical installation, refurbishment, maintenance and compliance works within a major operational hospital environment in Manchester.
The successful candidate will be based predominantly at Manchester Royal Infirmary and will take responsibility for the day-to-day supervision, coordination, quality and safety of electrical works undertaken by RMD Contracts and its approved subcontractors.
This is a hands-on supervisory position requiring a strong electrical installation background, excellent technical knowledge and an understanding of the specific challenges associated with working in live healthcare environments.
The role requires a proactive individual who can work independently, coordinate with hospital Estates teams and facilities management providers, and ensure all electrical works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), BS 7671 and site-specific procedures.
Previous experience working within NHS hospitals or similarly critical operational environments would be particularly advantageous.
2. Key duties and responsibilities
Electrical supervision and site management
- Supervise and coordinate electrical operatives, apprentices and subcontractors undertaking installation, refurbishment, maintenance and remedial works.
- Plan daily activities, allocate resources and monitor progress against agreed programmes.
- Ensure electrical installations are completed to the required technical, safety and quality standards.
- Carry out regular site inspections and identify defective, incomplete or non-compliant installations.
- Provide practical technical guidance and support to electricians and other site personnel.
- Coordinate labour, materials, plant and equipment to maintain efficient project delivery.
- Liaise with RMD project managers regarding progress, variations, technical issues, resource requirements and programme constraints.
- Maintain accurate daily records, progress updates and site documentation.
- Assist with commissioning, witnessing, snagging and formal handover of completed installations.
Healthcare electrical compliance and HTM requirements
- Ensure works are undertaken in accordance with applicable NHS Health Technical Memoranda, particularly:
- HTM 06-01 – Electrical Services: Supply and Distribution.
- HTM 06-02 – Electrical Safety Guidance for Low Voltage Systems.
- HTM 06-03 – Electrical Safety Guidance for High Voltage Systems, where relevant to the works and individual authorisation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of hospital electrical infrastructure, including normal, essential and critical electrical supplies.
- Understand the operational significance of standby generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), isolated power supplies (IPS), automatic transfer arrangements and associated distribution systems.
- Ensure that electrical isolations, shutdowns, energisation and reinstatement are coordinated with the appropriate hospital Estates personnel and authorised individuals.
- Comply with site-specific electrical safety rules, permit-to-work systems, switching procedures and access restrictions.
- Identify risks associated with working on electrical systems supporting clinical activities, and escalate concerns before proceeding.
- Assist in planning electrical works to minimise disruption to patient care and hospital operations.
- Ensure that work requiring formal HTM appointment or authorisation is only undertaken by appropriately appointed and authorised personnel.
Inspection, testing and certification
- Oversee electrical inspection and testing activities in accordance with BS 7671 and relevant healthcare requirements.
- Ensure electrical installation certificates, minor works certificates, inspection reports and associated test records are completed accurately.
- Review electrical testing documentation prepared by RMD operatives and subcontractors.
- Identify and coordinate remedial works arising from inspections, testing and commissioning.
- Ensure appropriate test equipment is used and that calibration records are maintained.
- Support the compilation of commissioning documentation, as-installed drawings, O&M manuals and handover records.
- Assist RMD's NICEIC Qualified Supervisor and management team in maintaining appropriate technical and certification standards.
Health, safety and hospital working procedures
- Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety across all electrical activities.
- Review and implement risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
- Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks and task-specific safety discussions.
- Ensure compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, CDM Regulations 2015 and other applicable legislation.
- Coordinate with hospital Estates, infection prevention and clinical teams where work may affect occupied or sensitive areas.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control procedures, including dust management, containment, access arrangements and cleaning requirements.
- Maintain safe access, segregation and protection of patients, visitors and hospital staff.
- Stop work and escalate any unsafe activity or condition that could compromise electrical safety, hospital operations or patient welfare.
- Ensure incidents, near misses, defects and non-conformances are reported promptly.
Client liaison and communication
- Act as RMD's principal day-to-day electrical supervisory contact on site.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with hospital Estates personnel, Sodexo representatives, clinical departments and other contractors.
- Attend site coordination meetings, progress reviews and technical discussions as required.
- Communicate planned works, shutdown requirements, access restrictions and potential disruption clearly and in advance.
- Demonstrate a professional and considerate approach when working in patient-facing and clinically sensitive areas.
- Represent RMD Contracts positively and maintain high standards of workmanship, conduct and customer service.
3. Essential qualifications and experience
Candidates should demonstrate the following:
- Recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation / Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Current 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification (BS 7671).
- Substantial practical experience as a qualified electrician, including commercial or industrial electrical installations.
- Previous experience supervising electrical operatives, subcontractors or small installation teams.
- Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, containment, wiring systems, switchgear and associated electrical equipment.
- Working knowledge of electrical inspection, testing and certification.
- Understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations and electrical safe isolation procedures.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, schedules and technical documentation.
- Experience working in occupied buildings or operational environments where disruption must be carefully managed.
- Ability to prepare, understand and implement RAMS and permit-to-work requirements.
- Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple work activities.
4. Desirable qualifications and experience
The following would be particularly beneficial:
- Previous experience working at Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust or another acute NHS hospital.
- Demonstrable working knowledge of HTM 06-01, HTM 06-02 and associated healthcare electrical safety procedures.
- Current or previous Competent Person (LV) training and formal appointment under HTM 06-02.
- Authorised Person (LV) training or experience, where relevant.
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification or equivalent.
- SSSTS or SMSTS supervisory safety qualification.
- ECS Gold Card, ideally with an appropriate supervisory grading.
- Experience of electrical works within theatres, critical care, emergency departments, wards or other clinically sensitive environments.
- Familiarity with hospital electrical systems, including IPS, UPS, essential supplies, standby generators and emergency lighting.
- Experience using Maximo or other CAFM systems.
- Experience with NICEIC certification software or other electronic certification platforms.
- Knowledge of hospital fire alarm, nurse call, access control and building management systems.
- Experience coordinating planned shutdowns and out-of-hours electrical works.
- Asbestos awareness, infection control and healthcare site-specific safety training.
5. Personal qualities
The successful candidate will be:
- Technically confident, practical and willing to remain involved in site activities.
- Safety-conscious, with a clear understanding of the potential consequences of electrical failures within healthcare environments.
- An effective communicator who can engage with electricians, project managers, Estates teams and clinical personnel.
- Organised, reliable and capable of working with limited day-to-day supervision.
- Comfortable managing competing priorities and resolving technical issues.
- Calm and methodical when working under pressure.
- Commercially aware, with an understanding of labour productivity, materials, variations and programme delivery.
- A positive team leader who sets high standards of workmanship and professional conduct.
- Flexible in their approach to working hours where hospital shutdowns or critical project activities require additional support.
6. Working environment
The role will be based primarily within the Manchester Royal Infirmary hospital environment, with occasional attendance at other RMD projects or company premises as required.
The successful candidate must recognise that hospital environments operate continuously and that electrical works can directly affect essential services and patient safety.
Certain activities may therefore require advance planning, additional authorisations, controlled access or out-of-hours working.
The position will involve regular interaction with RMD's Electrical Department, the hospital Estates team, Sodexo and other appointed contractors.
7. Role objectives
The primary objectives of the Electrical Supervisor will be to:
1. Deliver safe, compliant and high-quality electrical works.
2. Maintain effective supervision of RMD operatives and subcontractors.
3. Ensure full adherence to applicable HTM requirements and hospital safety procedures.
4. Minimise disruption to hospital services and clinical activities.
5. Maintain accurate electrical certification and project documentation.
6. Support efficient programme delivery and commercial performance.
7. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the client and hospital stakeholders.
