Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Nelson Permanent Placements; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card for business use

Overtime at enhanced rates

Fully funded training and tickets

Company pension

Uniform, PPE and handheld device

Job summary

Nelson Permanent Placements are recruiting a Building Services electrical engineer to work mobile on live purpose built student accommodation around Newcastle, surrounding areas and occasional Scotland. You will perform PPMs, reactive repairs, and small works across occupied residences.

Role demands strong fault-finding, adherence to safety, and record-keeping in CAFM systems. Training and career progression within MES are offered.

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Services (or equivalent) including AM2.
• Essential: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) current edition. Testing qualification (C&G 2391/2394/2395) and ECS Gold Card.
• Essential: Full UK driving licence; Right to work in the UK; DBS check willingness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical PPM to SFG20 schedules including distribution boards, switchgear and lighting.
• Perform diagnostic and repair of reactive electrical faults within contracted response times.
• Provide electrical support to other disciplines and assist with low-voltage system tasks.
• Deliver small works and installations (lighting upgrades, circuit alterations, additional power).
• Record all work in CAFM system with detailed data for audit readiness.

Skills

Self-motivated

Well organised

Diagnostic and fault-finding

Customer-focused

Safety-first mindset

Team player

Comfortable with mobile technology

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Services (or apprenticeship including AM2)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) current amendment

C&G 2391/2394/2395 or equivalent testing qualification

ECS Gold Card (Installation or Maintenance Electrician)

Tools

CAFM system

Mobile job management device

Job description

Nelson Permanent Placements are recruiting for a Building Services electrical engineer to work mobile on live purpose built student accomodation around Newcastle, surrounding areas and on occasssion some areas of Scotland.

The role is delivering planned preventive maintenance, reactive repairs, statutory compliance and small works. Keeping electrical installations safe, compliant and and fully certified.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out electrical PPM to SFG20 schedules, including distribution boards, switchgear, lighting, small power, containment and plant electrical supplies. Carry out emergency lighting testing and maintenance to BS 5266, including monthly functional and annual duration tests, and keep log books up to date.
• Diagnose and repair reactive electrical faults within contracted response times, including tripping circuits, lighting failures, power loss and faults on plant, pumps and fans. Complete remedial works arising from EICRs and other inspections, including C1, C2 and FI observations, prioritising safety-critical items (if qualified to do so)
• Provide electrical support to other disciplines, including isolations and electrical fault-finding on mechanical, HVAC and water plant.
• Assist with fire alarm, door access, nurse call / disabled refuge and other low-voltage systems where competent to do so. Deliver small works and installations, including lighting upgrades (e.g. LED retrofits), circuit alterations and additional power.
• Record all work accurately and in real time on the mobile job management / CAFM system, including asset data, readings, photographs, defects and parts used, so that compliance records are audit-ready. Identify and report remedial works, producing clear defect descriptions and, where requested, supporting the preparation of quotations for additional works.
• Work safely under HPS safe systems of work, including RAMS, permits to work, safe isolation and lock-out/tag-out, and complete dynamic risk assessments on site.
• Liaise professionally with client site teams, residents and other contractors, recognising that sites are occupied residential buildings and minimising disruption to students.

Qualifications and experience: essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services (or equivalent time-served apprenticeship), including AM2.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) to the current amendment. Inspection and testing qualification (C&G 2391, 2394/2395 or equivalent). ECS Gold Card (Installation or Maintenance Electrician) or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence (company van provided).
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to undertake a DBS check (roles involve working in occupied student residences).

Qualifications and experience: desirable

• Experience working under an NICEIC or NAPIT approved contractor scheme.
• Emergency lighting (BS 5266) and fire alarm (BS 5839) maintenance experience or qualifications.
• Proven experience of commercial electrical maintenance, testing and fault-finding, with confident certification on EICRs.Experience of controls, BMS or motor control panels. EV charging installation qualification (C&G 2921 or equivalent).
• IPAF, PASMA and HV/LV awareness or authorised person training. Previous experience in a multi-site FM or PBSA environment.

Skills and behaviours

• Self-motivated and well organised, able to plan your own day across multiple sites with minimal supervision.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding approach, with the confidence to take ownership of a problem through to resolution.
• Customer-focused, polite and professional in resident-facing environments.
• Safety-first mindset, with no shortcuts on isolations, permits or documentation.
• Comfortable with mobile technology and digital job reporting.
• A team player, willing to share knowledge, support colleagues and mentor apprentices or improvers.

What we offer

• Basic salary: £43,000 to £48,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
• Company van and fuel card for business use.
• Overtime available at enhanced rates, including during the summer turnaround period.
• Fully funded training and tickets, including refresher courses, manufacturer training and additional qualifications that support your development.
• Company pension scheme.
• Uniform, PPE and handheld job management device provided.
• Genuine career progression within a growing MES division, including routes into supervisory, technical lead and specialist roles.