At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems in a dynamic office environment.
- Company: Join a leading energy company focused on innovation and safety.
- Benefits: 12-month contract with potential for extension and competitive pay.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with advanced technology and develop your skills.
- Why this job: Be part of a critical team ensuring safe and efficient building operations.
- Qualifications: Must have an electrical apprenticeship and 5 years' experience in building services.
The predicted salary is between 44567 - 45000 £ per year.
Hiring: Electrical Maintenance Engineer/Technician (LV Systems)
Location: London
Duration: 12-Month Contract
About the Role
This is a site-based Shift Engineer role supporting the operation and maintenance of critical building systems within a BP office environment. The engineer will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical, HVAC, and critical infrastructure systems while managing contractors, maintenance activities, and compliance requirements. The role works alongside a Monday-Friday engineer and another shift engineer, reporting to the Engineering Supervisor. This position is initially for cover with potential for extension.
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical & Building Maintenance
- Maintain and troubleshoot LV (Low Voltage) electrical systems.
- Perform electrical isolations and ensure safe contractor activities.
- Diagnose faults in electrical systems, control systems, UPS systems, power quality issues, motors, VFDs, and soft starters.
- Install and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Ensure spare parts are available for maintenance activities.
- HVAC & Critical Environment Systems
- Operate and maintain HVAC systems, FCUs (Fan Coil Units), VAV systems, chilled water systems, and chilled beams.
- Monitor environmental conditions and equipment performance.
- Support operation of critical facilities such as data rooms.
- Contractor & Permit Management
- Coordinate and supervise contractors.
- Ensure compliance with Permit-to-Work and Control-of-Work processes.
- Prepare risk assessments, method statements, and work requests.
- Support small projects and upgrades.
- Compliance & Safety
- Follow company Health & Safety procedures.
- Maintain water hygiene and L8 compliance.
- Support fire alarms, suppression systems, and life safety systems.
- Investigate incidents and produce reports.
- Ensure maintenance documentation is up to date.
- Systems & Technology
- Use tablets and maintenance systems for real-time work updates.
- Work with Building Management Systems (BMS), DALI lighting systems, power monitoring equipment, and permit-to-work software.
- Emergency Response
- Participate in out-of-hours emergency response.
- Support business continuity plans during outages or critical incidents.
- Escalate urgent issues to management.
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
- Recognized Electrical Apprenticeship.
- City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent Electrical qualification.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in critical facilities/building services environments.
- Experience with electrical systems and wiring regulations, BMS controls, HVAC systems, UPS and standby power systems, fault finding and diagnostics, contractor management, and permit-to-work procedures.
Electrical Maintenance Engineers / Electricians in London employer: Allegis Global Solutions
Join a leading employer in the heart of London, where we prioritise safety, innovation, and employee development. Our collaborative work culture fosters growth through hands-on experience and training opportunities, ensuring you thrive in your role as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. With a commitment to maintaining critical infrastructure in a dynamic environment, you'll enjoy the unique advantage of working alongside skilled professionals while contributing to essential services that keep our operations running smoothly.
