Electrical Shift Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer in London to deliver high standards of electrical maintenance in critical facilities. You will manage HV/LV distribution, standby gensets, UPS, lighting and controls while upholding safety and industry standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating sub-contractors, maintaining asset data in CAFM, and ensuring timely PAT/testing and risk reporting. On-site role with occasional events beyond regular hours.

Qualifications

• Approved electrical apprenticeship or appropriate experience in electrical building services.
• Formal qualification in electrical engineering and involvement with BMS/monitoring platforms.
• Strong communication and team leadership when coordinating with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Operate HV/LV distribution, standby generators, UPS, lighting and control systems.
• Maintain electrical building systems including switchgear, distribution boards and emergency lighting.
• Ensure compliance tasks such as PAT, emergency lighting tests and fixed wire testing.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

C&G 2360 Parts 1/2

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Building Management Systems

Monitoring platforms

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. If you're looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL Workplace Management!

Role Purpose

The Electrical Shift Engineer reports directly to the Shift Leader. This role is accountable for delivering high standards of electrical PPM and reactive maintenance within critical facility operations with 100% uptime standards.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Operations & Systems Management: Operate all electrical systems competently, effectively and efficiently including HV/LV distribution, standby generators, UPS systems, lighting, small power and control systems
• Deliver maintenance of electrical building systems including distribution boards, switchgear, emergency lighting, and power distribution infrastructure
• Ensure electrical compliance and statutory tasks are completed on time including PAT testing, emergency lighting tests, and fixed wire testing
• Monitor electrical utilities usage and power quality, reporting abnormalities or energy savings to client
• Support in identifying onsite critical electrical spares including site stock register and monthly auditing.
• Update electrical asset database accuracy within the CAFM System
• Provide emergency electrical engineering relief cover
• Own the delivery of electrical PPM and reactive tasks, ensuring reporting shows positive completion rates
• Identification of critical electrical plant and materials required to keep the client's electrical systems functioning effectively
• Supervise electrical sub-contractors through planned and reactive maintenance, reporting on findings and driving forward solutions with the client
• Ensure electrical plant areas, workshops, stores, changing and rest areas are kept to the highest level of housekeeping driving standards through the team
• Participate alongside team members on Event Days, attendance may be required outside of business hours depending on event criticality
• Coordinate with key stakeholders across the Event's planning teams in addition to the FM team, building solid relationships to be the 'trusted partner' in respect of electrical systems

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Account Team to achieve 100% critical electrical facilities uptime
• Attend operations meetings and client meetings as requested
• Support electrical projects, contractors, and planned/reactive electrical works
• Ensure immediate notification of critical electrical equipment issues with relevant reports and recommendations

Reporting & Documentation

• Ensure team are providing accurate and complete details on their electrical PPM tasks
• Ensure accurate electrical information is supplied for client and internal reporting
• Support in compiling detail feeding into the electrical engineering risk register
• Report back to management on critical electrical systems availability and asset reliability
• Handle critical electrical incident (2-2-2) and near miss reporting with after-action reviews.
• Provide technical reports and improvement recommendations as required
• Manage electrical debit and WIP review and updates

Health & Safety Leadership

• Proactively promote "Safety First" culture in line with JLL Cardinal Rules of Safety, with particular focus on electrical safety procedures
• Ensure safe, professional and conscientious conduct of all personnel working on electrical systems
• Drive electrical Health and Safety culture throughout the team including lockout/tagout procedures and permit to work systems
• Apply knowledge of safe systems of work and electrical compliance requirements including BS 7671

Additional Duties

• Communicate and implement electrical technical/legislative updates effectively
• Participate actively in site escalation processes including on-call emergency electrical response
• Provide ONWH support for critical electrical works when required
• Become familiar with REM contract administrative requirements and JLL processes

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

• Approved electrical apprenticeship or appropriate experience within electrical building services
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with staff and customers
• Formal qualification in electrical engineering
• Experience as an end user of electrical Building Management Systems and monitoring platforms
• Intermediate computer literacy using Windows Office applications
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, with experience of electrical report writing

Qualifications:

• 18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation (Essential)
• Previously LV/HV Authorised Person (Essential)
• C&G 2360 Parts 1 and 2 or equivalent (Essential)
• C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing (Desirable)
• Electrical qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable and conscientious
• Pro-active in achieving the highest standard of electrical operations
• Must be enthusiastic to deliver a good service to the customer
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct a small team of electrical technicians/operatives
• Well-presented and approachable manner
• Confidence and commitment to providing a high quality, professional electrical service
• Ability to develop a good understanding of the customers' electrical business requirements
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise electrical work tasks
• Adaptable and flexible in approach to electrical work required
• Effective electrical problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure during electrical incidents
• Reliable Detail conscious with strong focus on electrical safety compliance

Location:

On-site –London, GBR

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation.

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