At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical projects, install innovative metering solutions, and maintain energy systems.
- Company: Join Nottingham City Council, a progressive employer committed to community improvement.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, pension scheme, and health benefits.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and training provided for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working on exciting energy projects.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical discipline and experience in customer-facing roles required.
The predicted salary is between 24925 - 30463 £ per year.
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 18 Months
Working Hours: 37 per week
Worker Type: On site Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £46,142 (Level one) rising to £49,282 (Level four) ‘pro rata for part-time’
Location: London Road Heat Station, 12 London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3AB
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce. Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits, including competitive pay, great leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme. We strive to create an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
About The Role
We are looking for 2 Electricians to join Nottingham City Council’s Enviroenergy department as Lead Electrical Engineers installing EE Monitor prepayment devices as part of our metering upgrade project. The post holder will be required to undertake high quality electrical work; mechanical installations or associated infrastructure works of a specialist nature on a local and national basis. The role predominantly supports our local district heating customer base but will also include works on the national domestic properties within our portfolio of clients.
The post holder will have a varied and exciting role, servicing and maintaining the current prepayment solution installed in Nottingham district heating properties, installing our own in-house decentralised energy payment metering solution the EE Monitor, commissioning of these and undertaking all other installation works, this could be fitting a router, installing a data logger solution, or installing a heat meter on site and any other associated works as required.
The post holder will be required to undertake work on the prepayment metering upgrade project for 5000 domestic properties in the City. The work will involve the removal of the old prepayment units and installation of the new prepayment unit, associated commissioning of this and completion of minor works certificates. Although the post is predominantly looking after our Nottingham district heating network customers, the post holder may be required to travel across the UK to complete works as and when required, with some overnight stays required for ongoing contracts.
Nottingham City Council Enviroenergy are an innovative forward-thinking team; the post holder will be heavily involved in the development and delivery of new solutions to the decentralised energy market. Training will be provided to the successful candidates.
About You
- NVQ (Or equivalent) Level 3 qualification in an Electrical discipline - Essential
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations & Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2)
- Able to read and understand technical diagrams and blueprints
- Experience of working in a customer facing environment
- Ability to perform acceptance testing on mechanical/electrical products and complete the necessary quality sign off documentation
- Hold a full current driving licence
- Electrical Inspection and Testing - 2391 - Essential
This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role.
The role requires you to participate in the on-call rota.
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working.
For informal enquiries please contact David Nicoll, Customer Service & Transformation Manager, by telephone on 07548 159143 or by email at david.nicoll@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.
Closing Date: 07/08/2026
About Us
Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham, we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits:
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
- Smart Working – to support your work life balance
- Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.
Lead Electrical Engineer employer: Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the families they serve. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities, ensuring they can make a meaningful impact in their roles. Located in the vibrant city of Nottingham, the council provides a collaborative environment where social workers can thrive while contributing to the community's welfare.
