Electrical Engineer

Salary : Up to 45k DOE

Location : Chertsey KT16 0EE

Contract Type : Permanent

Job Title: SiteBased Electrical Engineer Facilities Management

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and qualified Electrical Engineer to join our Facilities Management team in a sitebased role. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all electrical systems within the facility ensuring their efficient operation and compliance with UK electrical regulations. UK electrical qualifications are essential for this role. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical maintenance repair and troubleshooting in a facilities management or similar environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Electrical Maintenance and Repair:
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of electrical systems including power distribution lighting emergency systems and electrical equipment to identify and address issues proactively.
• Perform electrical repairs replacements and upgrades as necessary to ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical infrastructure.
• Respond promptly to electrical emergencies and faults diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime and disruption to operations.
2. Compliance and Regulation:
• Ensure compliance with UK electrical regulations standards and codes of practice in all electrical maintenance activities.
• Conduct periodic testing and inspection of electrical systems to verify their safety integrity and performance maintaining accurate records of test results and compliance documentation.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and industry best practices in electrical engineering implementing necessary updates and improvements to maintain compliance.
3. Technical Expertise:
• Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance technicians and contractors on electrical systems and equipment including troubleshooting complex issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to integrate electrical systems with other building systems and infrastructure effectively.
• Review electrical design specifications drawings and proposals for new installations or upgrades ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and project objectives.
4. Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain comprehensive records of electrical maintenance activities including work orders inspections test results and equipment documentation.
• Prepare detailed reports on electrical maintenance activities including work completed issues encountered and recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborate with the facility management team to develop budgets forecasts and expenditure reports related to electrical maintenance operations.

Qualifications:

• UK electrical qualifications are a must such as City & Guilds 2365 Diploma in Electrical Installations 18th Edition Wiring Regulations etc.
• Experience in electrical maintenance repair and troubleshooting in a facilities management or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical regulations standards and codes of practice.
• Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Full clean drivers license with the ability to travel between sites as required.