Electrical Engineer

Kier Group plc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc is recruiting a Building Services Engineer to join our team across multiple sites including Northamptonshire, Cambridge, King’s Lynn, Milton Keynes, Peterborough and Luton. Hours are 08:00–17:00, Monday to Friday.

We offer development and progression opportunities and an inclusive workplace. The role requires practical building services experience, a recognised apprenticeship or NVQ, knowledge of relevant legislation and a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in building services or facilities management.
• Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements and current legislation.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing faults and undertaking repairs.
• liaising with the Contracts Manager to ensure all contract conditions are met.
• Developing strong client relationships through clear communication.
• Monitoring helpdesk jobs and ensuring quality assurance inspections are completed.
• Attending meetings with senior management and clients, completing reports as required.

Skills

Maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Client relations

Reporting

Contract liaison

Education

Recognised apprenticeship / NVQ or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for a Building Services Engineer to join our team based in Northamptonshire, Cambridge, King's Lynn, Milton Keynes, Peterborough & Luton.
Location: Northamptonshire, Cambridge, King's Lynn, Milton Keynes, Peterborough & Luton -
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am to 17:00 pm
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team where you'll provide technical expertise and support across multiple sites within the region. You'll have access to training and progression opportunities whilst working in an environment where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals. We're committed to supporting your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

What will you be responsible for?

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing faults and undertaking repairs
• Liaising with the Contracts Manager to ensure all contract conditions are met
• Developing strong client relationships through clear communication
• Monitoring helpdesk jobs and ensuring quality assurance inspections are completed
• Attending meetings with senior management and clients, completing reports as required

You have practical experience within building services or facilities management

• You hold a recognised apprenticeship, NVQ or equivalent qualification
• You have knowledge of statutory requirements and current legislation
• You hold a Full driving licence

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.