Electrical Installation Engineer & PPM Engineer

Pertemps; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Installation Engineer to join their expanding commercial team in London. The successful candidate will handle the installation and maintenance of electrical systems across various commercial sites. NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations are essential. The role offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000, along with benefits including a company van, pension, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial electrical installations.
• Ability to work from drawings and complete works with minimal supervision.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and commission electrical systems within commercial buildings.
• Carry out PPM maintenance and small remedial works.
• Conduct initial verification and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Liaise with clients and project managers for smooth delivery.

Skills

Electrical installations

Planned preventative maintenance

Initial verification and testing

Independence on-site

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

Testing & Inspection certification (City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395)

Job description

Electrical Installation Engineer & PPM Engineer

Location: London & South East

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (dependent on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Installation Engineer to join our expanding commercial team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems across a variety of commercial environments, as well as carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) between project works. This is a hands‑on role that requires someone who can work independently, take initiative on‑site, and demonstrate strong competence in initial verification and testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, test and commission electrical systems within commercial buildings and refurbishment projects.
• Carry out PPM maintenance and small remedial works between project installations.
• Conduct initial verification and ensure all installations comply with current regulations and standards.
• Work safely and efficiently across multiple commercial sites, maintaining high quality and compliance standards.
• Liaise with clients, project managers and colleagues to ensure smooth delivery of works.

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) essential.
• Testing & Inspection certification (City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395) – desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience in commercial electrical installations.
• Ability to work from drawings and complete works with minimal supervision.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Package

• Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)
• Vehicle: Company van and fuel card
• Tiered travel time paid after 30 minutes/1 hour each way
• Hours: Monday to Friday, standard working hours
• Benefits: 23 days holiday + bank holidays, company pension, ongoing training and development