Electrical Engineer Supervisor in Abridge)

PRS Recruitment Services; Abridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Engineer in the Abridge area to ensure smooth operation of M+E services across multiple buildings. The role involves PPM and reactive maintenance tasks, compliance oversight, and collaboration with a technical team. Candidates should have relevant electrical qualifications and a strong background in building maintenance. Key skills include decision-making and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and building services in a maintenance environment.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary technical team within complex facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across sites and assist FM support teams.
• Respond to emergency situations and participate in the engineering call-out roster.
• Complete self-delivery tasks, PPMs, and reactive work orders within specified timeframes.
• Ensure adherence to Safe Systems of Work and supervise contractors.
• Coordinate system shutdowns and manage stock levels of spares.
• Ensure the efficient maintenance of plant and equipment.

Skills

Excellent all-round ability in a busy building maintenance team

Proficient in IT skills – MS Office, CAFM systems

Strong decision-making skills

Effective communication and collaboration

Proactive, customer-focused approach

Flexibility and a positive attitude towards innovation

Education

City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 NVQ Level 2-3 Electrical or equivalent

18th Edition IEE Regs (BS7671)

Relevant training in building maintenance

Tools

CAFM systems

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an Electrical Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of Mechanical and Electrical (M+E) services across multiple buildings on the estate. As a vital member of the Maintenance Team, you will handle Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance tasks. Additionally, you may engage in the technical coordination of M+E project works. You will be responsible for delivering tasks, meeting contract requirements, and achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Support: Provide engineering support across sites within the region and assist FM support teams.
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergency situations and participate in the engineering call-out roster.
• Task Execution: Complete self-delivery tasks, PPMs, and reactive work orders within specified timeframes.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to Safe Systems of Work and supervise contractors to ensure compliance with health & safety inductions.
• System Coordination: Coordinate system shutdowns when required and manage stock levels of consumables and critical spare parts for electrical systems.
• Maintenance Management: Ensure the efficient, economical, and safe maintenance of plant and equipment. Manage designated site documentation to meet legal and statutory obligations.
• Safety Advocacy: Act as a Safety Champion, raising concerns and addressing issues on a weekly basis.

Resource Management

• Time Management: Proactively manage time for PPM and reactive support across multiple buildings.
• Material Requests: Raise material requests, obtain quotations, and complete material request forms.
• Job Management: Manage jobs via the Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system and complete accurate timesheets.

Personal Development

• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on UK electrical standards and regulations. Continuously develop and maintain a broad range of M+E knowledge for all sites.
• Manual Reviews: Review O+M manuals for new electrical systems and advise on PPM changes.
• Training Participation: Engage in training for applicable policies and procedures, including Low Voltage AP duties.

Relationships

• Team Collaboration: Be a proactive member of the Maintenance team, supporting supervisors and managers.
• Subcontractor Liaison: Liaise with subcontractors for specifications, repair quotes, and material quotes.

Person Specification Qualifications

• City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 NVQ Level 2-3 Electrical or equivalent, with 18th Edition IEE Regs (BS7671).
• Working knowledge of SFG20 Maintenance Specification.
• Relevant training in building maintenance (first aid, MEWP, PASMA, Water Treatment Systems, LMS, BMS, etc).
• Health and Safety Training.
• Membership of a professional engineering body (desirable).
• Knowledge of Asset Management, CAFM, and use of PDAs.

Experience

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and building services in a maintenance environment.
• Extensive experience in a multi-disciplinary technical team within complex facilities.

Skills

• Excellent all-round ability in a busy building maintenance team.
• Proficient in IT skills – MS Office, CAFM systems, job management, etc.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with customers, employees, and teams at all levels.
• Proactive, customer-focused approach.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude towards innovation and change.
• High awareness of the market in which the business operates.