Electrical Engineer

Duration:
August 2026 - December 2026 (Potential Extension / Temp to Perm)

Location:
Birmingham, UK (1 Centenary Square)

Job Type: Onsite

Notice Period: 2 Weeks

Experience: 3 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across commercial client sites.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across building services systems.
• Perform electrical testing and complete relevant certification and documentation.
• Maintain emergency lighting, power systems, distribution boards, RCBO/RCD systems, and fixed wire installations.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs on door entry systems, automatic doors, BMS controls, and heating control systems.
• Attend emergency callouts and support out-of-hours maintenance requirements.
• Assess and order parts, equipment, and materials required for maintenance tasks.
• Update and close completed maintenance activities within CAFM systems.
• Complete site logbooks, technical reports, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Ensure engineering standards, site procedures, and QA requirements are always maintained.
• Support other engineering disciplines and trades when required.
• Inspect building services proactively and identify remedial works opportunities.
• Produce detailed reports outlining maintenance findings and recommended corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Risk Management procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service while working within a client-facing commercial environment.

Preferred Experience and Technical

Skills:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation.
• City & Guilds Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation.
• City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 or 2330 Levels 2 & 3.
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394 & 2395 Inspection and Testing.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Certificate.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial electrical systems and building services.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience with HVAC, heating systems, and air conditioning equipment.
• Strong fault-finding capabilities, including electrical systems, electronics, and LED drivers.
• Experience using CAFM systems, smartphones, and mobile maintenance applications.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe systems of work.
• Experience carrying out building fabric repairs, plumbing, or carpentry tasks is advantageous.
• IPAF 3A & 3B certification preferred.
• PASMA certification preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday.
• 40 hours per week.
• Flexibility required for overtime, evening, and weekend work as needed.
• Participation in emergency call-out rota may be required.

Top Must-Have Skills

• Flexibility to support overtime, weekend work, and multi-skilled maintenance activities.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic experience within commercial facilities.
• Good IT skills with experience using CAFM systems, mobile devices, and maintenance software.