Building Services Engineer (Electrical) for Major Defence Project

VolkerWessels UK Ltd; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave + birthday

Buy extra annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Vouchers & discounts

Training & skills development

Enhanced maternity benefits

Flexible working

Employee Assistance programme

Mental & physical health support

24/7 Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerFitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks a Building Services Engineer with a strong electrical installation background for a defence project in Lakenheath. You will support M&E delivery, coordinate electrical services, and work within a fast‑paced project team reporting to the Building Services Manager.

The role suits an Assistant Building Services/Project Engineer aiming to progress, with relevant electrical qualifications and experience in construction projects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial/industrial electrical installation.
• 5–7 years post‑qualification electrician experience.
• Holding City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition) certification.
• Certifications 2361/2360/2365 variants are preferred.
• Experience coordinating electrical services on construction projects.
• 2391 testing/certification is advantageous.
• 2400 design/erection/verification is advantageous.
• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of M&E services through all project phases.
• Assist Building Services Manager with on-site coordination.
• Contribute to timely delivery of electrical works on site.
• Becoming a capable member of a fast-paced project team.

Skills

Electrical installation

5–7 years experience

Electrical coordination

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition)

City & Guilds 236 Part 1 & 2

City & Guilds 2360 Part 1 & 2

City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 & 3 Diploma

City & Guilds 2391 (advantageous)

City & Guilds 2400 (advantageous)

Job description

VolkerFitzpatrick, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks a Building Services Engineer with a strong electrical installation background for a defence project in Lakenheath. You will support M&E delivery, coordinate electrical services, and work within a fast‑paced project team reporting to the Building Services Manager.

The role suits an Assistant Building Services/Project Engineer aiming to progress, with relevant electrical qualifications and experience in construction projects.