Building Services Engineer Electrical

Building Services Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) Based in a College

Location: London
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Building Services Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) to join a well-established estates and facilities team for a lovely college in South East London. You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and compliance of electrical systems across multiple sites. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, carrying out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs, while ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on electrical systems including lighting, distribution boards, control panels, and emergency systems.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults quickly and effectively to minimise downtime.

• Conduct statutory inspection and testing in line with BS7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset registers, and compliance documentation.

• Manage and supervise external contractors, ensuring safe and high-quality delivery of works.

• Support wider estates operations as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team.

• Respond to emergency breakdowns and occasional out-of-hours call-outs.

About You (Essential Skills & Experience)

• Vocational qualification in the electrical industry.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical maintenance.

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) certification.

• Strong ability to fault-find, inspect, test, and certify electrical systems.

• Knowledge of statutory building services regulations.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Strong IT literacy for reporting and CAFM systems.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Experience working on large commercial buildings.

• Knowledge of large plant and machinery.

• Experience within the education, healthcare, or facilities sector.

• Willingness to undertake further training across multiple disciplines.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• A supportive team culture in a well-established organisation.

• Opportunities to broaden your skills in a multi-disciplined environment