On-Site Electrical Engineer – Facilities Management

Wates; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Property Services is seeking a proactive Resident Electrical Engineer to join our Facilities Management team on-site with JLL in Birmingham. You will lead planned and reactive maintenance of electrical systems, while supporting broader building services and maintaining excellent client relations.

You will hold recognised electrical qualifications and be able to work independently, ensuring compliance, safety and high service standards at all times.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience delivering maintenance within Facilities Management.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of compliance and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across electrical building services.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in a timely manner.
• Support HVAC, mechanical and general building systems when required.
• Conduct regular plant inspections and fault-finding activities.
• Ensure statutory compliance and health & safety requirements are met at all times.
• Manage and update maintenance records through CAFM systems.
• Liaise directly with the client, providing updates and technical support.
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors and monitor service delivery standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and energy efficiency.
• Support site audits and compliance inspections.

Skills

Electrical qualification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Fault finding

Compliance & health & safety

Customer-facing

Independent working

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 electrical

Tools

CAFM systems

BMS systems

Job description

Wates Property Services is seeking a proactive Resident Electrical Engineer to join our Facilities Management team on-site with JLL in Birmingham. You will lead planned and reactive maintenance of electrical systems, while supporting broader building services and maintaining excellent client relations.

You will hold recognised electrical qualifications and be able to work independently, ensuring compliance, safety and high service standards at all times.