Operations Manager (Engineering and Technical)

Electrically‑Biased Operations Manager – Lighting Lifecycle Programme (NHS Estate)

Location: Manchester Hospital Estate, M13 
Clearance: DBS Required
Contract: Until 27th September 2026

Overview

An fulfilling opportunity has arisen for an Electrically‑Biased Operations Manager to lead a major hospital‑wide lighting lifecycle programme and take full responsibility for all emergency lighting remedials across a large Manchester healthcare estate.
This role demands a technically strong, highly autonomous leader with proven hospital electrical experience. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, oversee contractors, and drive both strategic lifecycle planning and operational delivery.
This is a critical post supporting a high‑risk clinical environment — only candidates with genuine NHS/healthcare FM experience will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Delivery

• Develop the full lighting lifecycle strategy, including design, sequencing, manufacturer engagement and programme planning.
• Produce detailed technical reports, condition surveys, risk assessments and lifecycle planning documents.
• Build and maintain a long‑term multi‑year (approx. 5‑year) replacement programme for lighting assets.

 Operational Delivery

• Lead and manage all emergency lighting remedials across the estate.
• Coordinate subcontractors and supply chain partners for backlog clearance and fitting replacements.
• Oversee reactive and planned maintenance delivered by external service partners.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory standards, NHS requirements, HTMs, and EQUANS processes.

 Stakeholder Management

• Influence and engage senior internal/external stakeholders including Sodexo and the NHS Trust.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, compliance, and operational teams.
• Provide expert technical guidance across the estate and act as a trusted electrical specialist.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Strong electrical background (Degree or equivalent essential).
• Hospital / healthcare FM experience
• Proven experience managing contractors and technical delivery.
• Strong understanding of statutory electrical compliance and high‑risk environments.
• Ability to work autonomously, make decisions, and take ownership.
• Experience working on large estates (NHS preferred).
• DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).

Soft Skills

• Confident influencer with excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational ability and independent working capability.
• Professional, credible, and able to operate at senior stakeholder level.
• Proactive with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

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