Electrical Maintenance Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a qualified Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our Estates team on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for the safe, efficient and continuous operation of all electrical systems across an educational campus, supporting lecture halls, labs, accommodation and sports facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) including emergency lighting, fire alarm, switchgear and distribution board checks.
• Respond quickly to reactive faults, diagnose issues and carry out remedial repairs to minimise disruption.
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671 (18th Edition) and support Fixed Wire Testing (EICR) with accurate logs.
• Carry out minor installations such as LED retrofits, additional power sockets and circuit modifications.
• Supervise and induct external contractors for high‑voltage or specialised work.
• Maintain health and safety standards, conduct risk assessments and manage permits to work, lock‑out/tag‑out procedures.

Required profile

• Fully qualified electrician (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds 2360/2330) with current BS 7671 certification.
• 3‑5 years of electrical maintenance experience in a commercial or institutional setting.
• Preferred City & Guilds 2391 in Inspection and Testing and experience with Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Basic cross‑skilling in mechanical or plumbing maintenance is advantageous.

Required skills

• Electrical PPM execution
• Emergency lighting and fire alarm testing
• Switchgear and distribution board maintenance
• Fault diagnosis and remedial electrical repairs
• Fixed Wire Testing (EICR)
• LED lighting retrofits
• Power socket installation and circuit modification
• Building Management Systems (BMS) operation