Electrical Engineer - College

Building Services Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) Based In a College

Location: London
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Building Services Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) to join a well-established estates and facilities team for a lovely college in South East London. You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and compliance of electrical systems across multiple sites. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, carrying out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
, while ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations.

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on electrical systems including lighting, distribution boards, control panels, and emergency systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults quickly and effectively to minimise downtime.
• Conduct statutory inspection and testing in line with BS7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset registers, and compliance documentation.
• Manage and supervise external contractors, ensuring safe and high-quality delivery of works.
• Support wider estates operations as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and occasional out-of-hours call-outs.

• Vocational qualification in the electrical industry.
• DBS is Essential
• Minimum 5 years experience in electrical maintenance.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) certification.
• Strong ability to fault-find, inspect, test, and certify electrical systems.
• Knowledge of statutory building services regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong IT literacy for reporting and CAFM systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Experience working on large commercial buildings.
• Knowledge of large plant and machinery.
• Experience with in the education, healthcare, or facilities sector.
• Willingness to undertake further training across multiple disciplines.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive team culture in a well-established organisation.
• Opportunities to broaden your skills in a multi-disciplined environment