Lightning Protection Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lightning Protection Engineer to join their expanding team. This impactful role involves installing and upgrading lightning protection systems across various sectors, ensuring safety and compliance with rigorous regulations. The successful candidate will work predominantly outdoors, often at heights, and will have opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. With a focus on safety and excellence, this position offers a chance to make a significant difference in safeguarding structures against lightning strikes while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Overtime Pay at 1.5x

Career Advancement Opportunities

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in lightning protection installation, testing, or repair.
• NVQ 2 or NVQ 3 as a Lightning Conductor Engineer required.

Responsibilities

• Install lightning protection and earthing systems on various structures.
• Complete documentation accurately, including risk assessments and job sheets.

Skills

Lightning Protection Installation

Customer Service

Planning and Organization

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

CSCS Card Holder

Tools

Scaffolding

Safety Devices

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Lightning Protection Engineer for our client’s expanding business. The successful candidate will be required to cover the London & Southeast region of the country and will work on a rota system which may include working away for 1 week per month.

You will install lightning protection and earthing systems on various structures across private, public, industrial, and commercial sectors, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Please note: Lightning protection experience is mandatory for this role with a minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Installation: Install lightning protection and earthing systems on tall structures like high-rise offices and flats, following pre-designed schemes and risk assessments.
2. Upgrades: Undertake upgrades to existing lightning protection systems as per provided instructions.
3. Safety: Utilize scaffolding, work platforms, and safety devices to work safely at heights.
4. Documentation: Complete all company paperwork accurately, including risk assessments, job sheets, and timesheets.
5. Client Communication: Provide on-site communications and advice to clients or project managers, representing the company professionally.
6. Regulations: Lightning protection is a highly regulated niche service, requiring annual testing (BS EN 62305:2006).
7. Work Environment: Projects are predominantly outdoors and at heights, requiring access to rooftops and challenging locations.
8. Project Types: Projects range from high-rise residential to industrial structures, necessitating travel and driving.

Role Dimensions:

1. Individual contributor reporting to an operations or Contracts Leader.
2. Customer-facing role, representing the company and brand nationwide.
3. National role with occasional travel away from home as per customer needs.

Person Profile:

1. Experience: Strong experience in lightning protection (installation, testing, or repair).
2. Qualifications: NVQ 2 or NVQ 3 as a Lightning Conductor Engineer, CSCS card holder.
3. Customer Service: Previous experience in a field service environment with customer interaction.
4. Skills: Good planning, organization, and communication skills.
5. Desirable: IPAF, SSSTS, and PASMA qualifications, full UK driving license.

Why Join Our Client?

1. Impactful Role: Play a vital role in safeguarding structures against lightning strikes, ensuring safety and compliance.
2. Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement within a leading electrical services company.
3. Supportive Environment: Be part of a supportive team committed to excellence and safety.
4. Overtime @1.5 including Saturday, Sunday x 2