Senior Electrical Services Engineer

G4S Facilities Management (UK) Limited; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Cheltenham seeks a Senior Electrical Services Engineer to provide expert technical direction and manage service-related activities. You will lead projects, ensuring system integrity, and enhance infrastructure through hands-on technical expertise. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in LV/HV systems and a strong customer-centric mindset. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including a retention bonus and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Subsidised healthcare plan

Confidential Counselling Services

Discounts on leading brands

Qualifications

• Expertise in LV/HV, PLC, SCADA, VSD’s, PDU’s, UPS & ENMS systems.
• Experience in power engineering, electrical drive systems, grid-connected systems, and automation.
• Experience specifying components including drives, motors, transformers, and switchboards.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and direction to the contract team.
• Lead design, implementation, and commissioning for upgrade projects.
• Conduct power quality device monitoring and generate reports.

Skills

Expertise in LV/HV systems

Knowledge of PLC and SCADA

Customer-centric mindset

Analytical skills

Tools

CMAC

Motor control equipment

Job description

SENIOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES ENGINEER

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm

Location: Cheltenham

Excellent benefits package including 2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment and up to £2,000 annual retention bonus subject to eligibility criteria (pro‑rata for part time employees), subject to achieving and maintaining clearance requirements.

As the Senior Electrical Services Engineer, you will be crucial to maintaining and enhancing our core infrastructure. This strategic role requires a seamless mix of leadership, project execution, and hands‑on technical expertise to ensure system integrity and upgrades

Core Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice, assistance, and technical direction to the entire contract team, including commissioning, service, and third‑party personnel.
• Plan and progress all service‑related activities, including testing, commissioning, upgrades, and large‑scale outage maintenance.
• Perform monthly PPM completion, advanced fault diagnosis and rectification across systems like CMAC, PLC, PME, SCADA, and motor control equipment.
• Lead design, implementation, and commissioning for upgrade projects. Liaise with service providers (including Powell UK) and the end client to advise on optimal solutions and minimise system downtime.
• Conduct power quality device monitoring and generate monthly/ad hoc reports regarding power usage and quality.
• Maintain the ENMS asset database, detailing all on‑site activities.

Essential requirements

• Expertise in LV/HV, PLC, SCADA, VSD’s, PDU’s, UPS & ENMS systems.
• Experience in one or more of the following: power engineering, electrical drive systems, grid‑connected systems, and automation.
• Experience specifying components, including drives, motors, transformers, switchboards, and panel building.
• A strong customer‑centric mindset with experience translating client needs into effective service solutions.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills to lead teams and advise clients effectively.

Benefits

While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;

• 2.5% Golden Hello payment
• £2,000 annual retention bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Progression, training and development catered to you.
• Refer A Friend incentives
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
• Subsidised healthcare plan.
• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
• Confidential Counselling Services
• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical
• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

Please be aware that due to the nature of the business security clearance to a high government level will be required.