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
- Pumps, tanks, and sumps
- 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
- 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
- Permit-to-work procedures
