Electrical Engineer

Randstad NV; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded Zones 1-2 Travelcard

Company mobile phone/tablet

Uniform and PPE provided

Overtime options

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer (Foot Mobile) to cover a Central London and City portfolio. You will perform PPM and reactive maintenance on electrical plant, lighting, and distribution boards, travelling by fully funded TfL travelcard.

The role demands fault-finding across three-phase power, AHU/FCU monitoring, and strong client-facing communication, with a focus on meeting strict SLAs in prestigious commercial buildings.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electro‑technical Technology.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Demonstrable post‑qualification experience within commercial building services / FM environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive electrical maintenance across plant, lighting, and distribution boards.
• Perform complex fault finding, emergency testing, lamp/ballast replacements.
• Monitor AHUs/FCUs, pumps, motors, and BMS parameters.
• Escort sub-contractors and ensure RAMS, PTW and safety compliance.

Skills

Fault finding

3-phase power distribution

Electrical maintenance

Client-facing communication

Education

BEng electronics or electrical engineering

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Foot Mobile

Location: Central London & City of London (Zones 1-2 Portfolio)

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 - flexible

Salary: £45,000 + Fully Funded Zones 1-2 Travelcard + Overtime

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, client-facing Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to join our building services team on a foot mobile basis across a corporate portfolio in Central London and the City of London.

You will be responsible for executing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fault finding across prestigious commercial office buildings, banking sector headquarters, and multi‑tenanted corporate properties. Traveling via public transport with a fully funded Zones 1-2 Travelcard, you will manage your daily schedule using tablet technology to log, update, and sign off works to strict SLAs.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & Hard FM Delivery

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across electrical plant, emergency lighting systems, power distribution (3-phase), distribution boards, and lighting controls.

• Perform complex electrical fault finding, emergency testing, lamp/ballast replacements, and minor electrical installation works.

• Carry out basic cross‑trade maintenance across mechanical and fabric systems, including monitoring Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), pumps, motors, and BMS parameters.

• Respond promptly to tenant request calls, emergency P1 reactive outages, and plant failures.

Compliance & Asset Management

• Complete and maintain up‑to‑date site logbooks, statutory test sheets, and asset registers.

• Utilize handheld PDA/tablet technology to manage work orders, update job status in real time, and log completed work sheets.

• Escort and supervise specialist external sub‑contractors, ensuring works comply with site RAMS, Permits to Work (PTW), and Health & Safety regulations.

• Identify operational risks, recommend spare parts, and log additional works for client quotation.

Client & Portfolio Interaction

• Serve as the primary technical contact across your assigned commercial sites, maintaining professional relationships with Building Managers, Tenants, and FM leads.

• Communicate technical updates clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Person Specification & Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation / Electro‑technical Technology (or NVQ Level 3 equivalent).

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).

• Demonstrable post‑qualification experience within commercial building services / FM environments.

Desirable Certifications

• City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) Inspection & Testing.

• IOSH Managing Safely / Working Safely.

• L8 Legionella Awareness.

• IPAF / PASMA cards.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong fault‑finding ability across 3‑phase power distribution, control panels, and commercial lighting control systems.

• Comfortable travelling on foot/tube across Central and City of London on a daily basis.

• Multi‑skilled mindset with basic competence in mechanical plant (FCUs/AHUs) and general building maintenance.

• Professional appearance with excellent client‑facing communication skills.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum dependent on experience

• Travel: Fully expensed TfL Zones 1-2 Travelcard provided.

• Equipment: Company mobile phone/tablet, specialized tools, and full uniform/PPE provided.

• Overtime: Regular weekend and evening callout/overtime options available.

• Leave: 28 days paid annual leave + Bank Holidays

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

skills

electrical maintenance

qualifications

city & guilds electrical installations

education

BEng electronics or electrical engineering