FM Electrical Engineer

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,841 - 49,365; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave (including Bank/H

Job summary

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth is seeking an FM Electrical Engineer to support the Facilities Management Hard Services team across Council properties. The role involves working from multiple locations, with a 36-hour full-time schedule and a mandatory UK driving license.

The successful candidate will deliver compliant electrical building services to around 300 buildings, handle reactive and planned maintenance, small works, energy management, and events

Qualifications

• Electrical installation and maintenance across a council’s corporate building portfolio.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in systems and machinery.
• Ensure compliance with wiring regulations and health & safety regulations.
• Test electrical systems using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns and service requests.
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with maintenance teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Reactive and planned maintenance (including statutory compliance).
• Small works and project delivery.
• Cleaning, postal and print services (part of FM remit).
• Energy management and decarbonisation strategy.
• Halls and events management within council properties.

Skills

Electrical installation andMaintenance

Fault finding and repairs

Compliance and Safety

Testing and Inspection

Emergency Response

Team work and Administration

Job description

Job Title: FM Electrical Engineer

Salary Range: £32,841 - £49,365 per annum

Permanent – Fulltime (36 hours)

Location: Wandsworth Town Hall, room 217, SW18 2PU and York House, Richmond Road, Twickenham, TW1 3AA

Other essential information: This role requires the candidate to work from various locations across Richmond and Wandsworth depending on business need. This role also required you to be part of a call out rota.

A full UK driving license is essential

About the role

Are you looking for your next opportunity to learn, develop and make impact within the community.

You will be helping by supporting the FM Hard Services team in the delivering of compliant electrical building services to all Wandsworth and Richmond Councils corporate properties.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact in a high-profile public sector environment, helping shape the future of facilities management across two boroughs

Objective of the role

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking Corporate Facilities Management (FM) team, responsible for delivering high-quality services across approximately 300 buildings in Richmond and Wandsworth. Our FM remit spans a wide range of essential functions including:

• Reactive and planned maintenance (including statutory compliance)
• Small works and project delivery
• Cleaning, postal and print services
• Energy management and decarbonisation strategy
• Halls and events management

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Electrical installation and Maintenance – Install, inspect, and maintain electrical wiring, and equipment across a council’s corporate building portfolio.
• Fault finding and repairs – Diagnose and repair electrical faults in systems and machinery.
• Compliance and Safety – Ensure compliance with wiring regulations and health & safety regulations.
• Testing and Inspection – Test electrical systems using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Emergency Response – Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns and service requests.
• Team work and Administration – Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used. Collaborate with other maintenance team members and contractors as needed.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026

Shortlisting Date: W/C 3rd August 2026

Interview Date: W/C 10th August 2026

Test/Presentation: TBC

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Important Information

Applicants who declare that they are care experienced or have a disability may qualify for a guaranteed interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the role (as listed on the Job Description and Personal Specification) and have successfully completed all parts of the online application process to the required high standard including the word‑count, questions and personal statement.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Services Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proudly a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.