Electrical Engineer - City of London

Acorn Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,600 - 48,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Wellbeing benefits – 24-hour GP appointment for family

25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)

Company van and fuel card

Job summary

Acorn Limited is seeking a knowledgeable Mobile Electrical Engineer to cover client sites across London and surrounding urban areas. This role involves electrical installation, testing, and maintenance within commercial settings. Applicants must live within one hour of Central London during peak traffic conditions.

The position offers a salary of up to £44,000, depending on experience, plus benefits such as a company van and 25 days holiday. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in commercial electrical installations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical installations.
• Experience testing and certifying electrical systems.
• Ability to fault-find and rectify electrical issues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation works within commercial premises.
• Complete Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
• Conduct periodic emergency lighting inspections and testing.

Skills

Knowledge of commercial electrical installations

Testing and certifying electrical systems

Fault-finding and rectifying electrical issues

Experience with emergency lighting and fire alarm systems

Knowledge of DALI lighting control systems

BMS control wiring and fault finding

Education

City & Guilds 2391 or 2394 & 2395 (or equivalent)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Completed electrical apprenticeship

IPAF and PASMA (desirable)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Mobile Electrical Engineer to join our established team, covering client sites across our London sites and the surrounding urban areas.

This is a mobile role involving electrical installation works, testing, inspection and reactive maintenance within commercial environments. Due to the operational requirements of the business and response times for client sites, it is critical that applicants live within one hour of Central London during peak traffic conditions.

Location

Central London and the surrounding urban areas.

Salary

Up to £44,000 depending on experience plus overtime and callout.

Hours

41.25 hours a week.

Company Benefits

• Company events
• Wellbeing benefits – 24‑hour turnaround GP appointment for the whole family
• 25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)
• Company van and fuel card

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation works within commercial premises
• Complete Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
• Carry out periodic emergency lighting inspections and testing
• Fault diagnosis and rectification on electrical systems
• Testing and certification of electrical installations and minor works in line with BS7671
• Work in accordance with NIC/EIC approved contractor requirements
• Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and internal teams
• Maintain site logs, diaries, task sheets and photographic reports
• Organise daily workload efficiently and work proactively

What we are looking for

• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical installations
• Experience testing and certifying electrical systems
• Ability to fault‑find and rectify electrical issues
• Experience with emergency lighting and fire alarm systems
• Knowledge of DALI lighting control systems
• Experience with BMS control wiring and fault finding

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394 & 2395 (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Completed electrical apprenticeship
• IPAF and PASMA (desirable)

Personal Skills

• Full UK driving licence
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Professional, reliable and self‑motivated
• Able to work independently or as part of a team

Critical Location Requirement

Applicants must live within one hour of Central London during peak traffic. Applications from candidates outside this travel radius will not meet the requirements of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.