Electrical Building Services Engineer

  • We Are Zenith
  • 09/07/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Zenith People are proud to be working in partnership with our client to recruit an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a time-served Electrical Engineer looking to take ownership of site activities, manage projects from installation through to commissioning, and act as a key technical contact for customers. The role offers a varied workload across refurbishment, testing, commissioning, maintenance and service activities, with opportunities to contribute to R&D and product development projects.

Purpose of the role

As Electrical Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing electrical projects involving weekly/regular UK travel, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. This will involve Management of Sub-Contractors and Customer liaison.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supervising installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and refurbishment projects
  • Managing subcontractors
  • Providing technical support and guidance to customers and engineering teams
  • Supporting the repair, modification and upgrade of electrical equipment at customer sites
  • Conducting site testing, maintenance, service and repair activities
  • Organising and overseeing factory and on-site testing programmes
  • Preparing quotations and pricing for project works
  • Producing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and conducting site surveys
  • Acting as the primary customer contact to ensure projects are delivered smoothly and professionally
  • Delivering supervisor and client training where required
  • Maintaining accurate service records, project reports and documentation
  • Ensuring compliance with Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental standards at all times

We're keen to speak with experienced Electrical Building Services Engineers who combine strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and customer-facing skills.

Essential:

  • Fully time-served Electrician with a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • Previous supervisory experience within an industrial, manufacturing or engineering environment
  • HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of electrical installation, testing and commissioning activities
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites UK wide

Desirable:

  • SSSTS qualification
  • Experience producing RAMS and site documentation
  • Customer-facing project management experience

This is a Permanent position with a well-established engineering business and is a chance to have involvement in innovative engineering and product development activities. There is regular, daily overtime available paid at Time & after standard hours and Double Time on a Sunday. You will be paid for travelling to and from jobs outside of your standard weekly hours which are Mon-Thurs 8am 4:30 and Fridays 8am - 1pm.

If you're a time-served Electrical Engineer with 18th Edition certification and proven supervisory experience and would like to be considered for this role, click apply now