TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Inspiring future leaders SPOTLIGHT ON
MATTHEW GILMORE Technical Director at Guardian Electrical Compliance
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atthew Gilmore BEng, IEng, MIET, MIHEEM, an applicant for IHEEM Electrical Technical Platform membership, and mentee under the IHEEM Mentor Scheme, started his career as an installation electrician, and completed his apprenticeship with a local Leicestershire company. “It was great – well-rounded, but, most importantly, the electricians I worked with were brilliant role models, who understood the importance of sharing knowledge and helping to create the next generation for their trade,” he recalls. “This is something that has stayed with me throughout my career, and motivates me to be an active member of professional institutions, along with being a STEM ambassador.” Over the last 20 years, Matthew has continued to build his knowledge by making sure he works with the right people and
companies. This has enabled him to continue with his studies, and gain valuable academic experience and qualifications. He explains: “My interest in healthcare engineering was ignited when I joined Serco Services as part of the electrical maintenance team at a large acute hospital. My current position allows me to work with multiple healthcare clients in both the NHS and the private sector, delivering electrical engineering services such as compliance, feasibility studies and – more recently – a focus on Net Zero.”
Joining IHEEM in September 2020 as a result of his interest in healthcare engineering, he quickly realised that the Institute’s philosophy was to encourage personal growth by supporting members’ careers in several ways. “The Electrical Technical Platform (ETP) is a great resource for members, as are the conferences and local branch events,” he says. “As IHEEM has developed its services to members, a mentoring platform has been created, which is a great addition to one’s membership.” Matthew joined the IHEEM Mentor Scheme last year, and was paired with Mark Richards, an ETP member, and the IHEEM Membership and Registration Chair, to develop his knowledge around the role of an Electrical LV Authorising Engineer. “Mark was very approachable, and I quickly realised his knowledge was second to none in many areas of healthcare engineering,” he explains. “He has developed a personal programme for me which combines practical elements with theory-based projects that help me research and build my knowledge. I have
My current position allows me to work with multiple healthcare clients in both the NHS and the private sector, delivering electrical engineering services such as compliance, feasibility studies and – more recently – a focus on Net Zero
also attended AE site audits to gain an understanding of the process. Increasing my knowledge around the role of an LV AE is helping me work more effectively with my healthcare clients, and enables me to continue my CPD; one of my goals is to become an AE in the future.”
Proud of his role as a STEM ambassador, Matthew recognises the importance of reaching the younger generation at a crucial stage of their academic and professional development. In most cases, he visits secondary schools to talk about electrical engineering to pre-GCSE students. He has been involved in many STEM activities – including mock interviews, career discussions, and experiment sessions. He notes that there are many more opportunities for IHEEM and the NHS to promote the exciting role of healthcare engineering, ‘not only in the electrical discipline, but also in many others’, as well as to articulate the vital role engineering has in keeping a healthcare estate running safely and efficiently. He says: “My ambition is to help IHEEM deliver more STEM activities into educational establishments, and – in the process – to let our future engineers know that there is an important role for them to play within healthcare.”
16 Health Estate Journal February 2025
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