Chief Engineer

Job Title: Chief Engineer

Location: This role is 100% site based, at sites within London, while also occasionally providing maintenance for our office premises and GP's across the UK.

Full Time: 40 hours per week 

Work Pattern: Start Time 7.30am (Mon- to Fri) Occasional weekends cover may be required.
Permanent Contract
Salary up to: Competitive salary per annum + excellent benefits

We’re looking for a Chief Engineer to join our Primary Care Team, This role is vital in ensuring a first class building maintenance service, covering reactive, project and scheduled maintenance work.

What you’ll do:

• General DIY and maintenance including electrical, basic carpentry, plumbing, replacement of tiling and flooring, painting and decorating
• To respond to, and complete incoming works logged on the internal computerised maintenance management system prioritising your workload, responding quickly to emergencies.  Assessing jobs and devising a plan of action to complete.
• To provide technical guidance and advice
• To advise on deficiencies and contribute to strategic planning of replacement/repair
• To provide guidance and direction to the direct report colleague, supervising weekly task lists
• Work with the Operations Administrator on review of the Facilities Log and planning actions and 3rd party contractor job assignment
• Support the Facilities Manager on cost control and validation of quotation acceptance.
• Support the opening of new clinics by leading teams with the process of getting a new clinic ready for clinical use.
• To advise management on deficiencies in system and contribute to strategic planning of replacement/repair.

What you’ll bring:

• Qualified in relevant discipline e.g. City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical, Plumbing or M&E building services
• Extensive engineering experience within a Hospital or similar organisation is essential.
• Management experience desirable
• Good general knowledge and understanding of all disciplines within building services
• Health and Safety, COSHH, Lifting and Handling, Fire regulations and Water Management
• Supervisory, leadership and team management experience
• Excellent communication skills.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a

Chief Engineer you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion:

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.