Electrical Engineer

Rock Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Ongoing training

Career progression

Diverse projects

Job summary

Rock Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a growing building services contractor in Leicestershire/East Midlands. You will deliver electrical building services on site, review drawings and coordinate with project teams to ensure safety and compliance.

Travel to project sites is required. Salary £30,000-£38,000 per year. This full-time, permanent role offers ongoing training and clear progression within a supportive team across commercial, industrial and educational projects.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in electrical engineering/building services.
• Understanding of commercial or industrial electrical installations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 wiring regulations and safety requirements.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of electrical installation projects.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Assist with coordinating site activities, materials and subcontractors.
• Liaise with project managers, clients, consultants and site teams.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure works meet project specifications.
• Help identify and resolve technical issues during installation.
• Ensure electrical works comply with relevant regulations, standards and health and safety requirements.
• Assist with project progress reporting, inspections and quality checks.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and technical records.
• Promote safe working practices and high standards of workmanship.

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team coordination

Proactive attitude

Education

NVQ/HND/degree in electrical/building services

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location: Leicestershire / East Midlands, with travel to project sites
Salary: £30,000-£38,000 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits: Pension, ongoing training and development, and long-term career progression
Job Type: Full-time, permanent

About the Company

A growing building services contractor is looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer to join its friendly and experienced team.

The company delivers electrical and mechanical building services installations across a variety of sectors, including commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, residential and public-sector projects.

With a strong focus on quality workmanship, safety, teamwork and customer satisfaction, the business offers the opportunity to work on varied projects while developing your technical skills and experience.

This role would suit an Electrical Engineer with experience in building services who is looking to progress their career within a supportive and ambitious company.

The Role

As an Electrical Engineer, you will support the delivery of electrical building services projects, working alongside project managers, site teams and other trades to ensure installations are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

You will be involved in the technical coordination of electrical works, reviewing drawings, assisting with project planning and resolving installation issues on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of electrical installation projects.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Assist with coordinating site activities, materials and subcontractors.
• Liaise with project managers, clients, consultants and site teams.
• Monitor installation quality and ensure works meet project specifications.
• Help identify and resolve technical issues during installation.
• Ensure electrical works comply with relevant regulations, standards and health and safety requirements.
• Assist with project progress reporting, inspections and quality checks.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and technical records.
• Promote safe working practices and high standards of workmanship.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects within agreed timescales and budgets.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and technically capable Electrical Engineer with a background in electrical installations or building services.

You will have a practical understanding of electrical systems, good communication skills and the willingness to work collaboratively with project teams.

Essential Requirements

• Approximately 2-5 years' relevant experience in electrical engineering, electrical installations or building services.
• Understanding of commercial or industrial electrical installations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 wiring regulations and relevant electrical safety requirements.
• Good organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work effectively with site teams, project managers and external stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence, or willingness to travel between project sites where required.

Desirable

• An electrical qualification, such as an NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or degree in electrical engineering or building services.
• Experience with lighting, small power, emergency lighting, containment, data or security systems.
• Familiarity with testing, commissioning and electrical inspection processes.
• Experience working on commercial, industrial, education, healthcare or residential projects.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or other relevant technical software.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £30,000-£38,000, depending on experience.
• Company pension.
• Exposure to a diverse range of electrical building services projects.
• Supportive team environment with access to experienced professionals.
• Ongoing training and opportunities to develop technical expertise.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
• The chance to take on greater responsibility as your experience develops.