At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair electrical systems in prestigious commercial buildings across Central London.
- Company: Join Sowga, a leading building services provider with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel card, overtime, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Genuine career progression opportunities and a collaborative engineering team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working on diverse projects in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ AM2 Electrical qualification and experience in commercial building maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 42556 - 52012 £ per year.
Join Sowga Building Services, part of the Pareto FM Group, delivering exceptional building services solutions across some of London's most prestigious commercial properties. Our engineers are at the centre of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where people can develop, progress and build long-term careers.
Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer to join our Foot Mobile engineering team in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer who enjoys variety, problem solving and working across a diverse portfolio of commercial buildings.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Contract Supervisor and Contract Manager, you'll become a key member of our engineering team, responsible for maintaining safe, compliant and fully operational building services for our clients. You'll carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair works across electrical building services systems, while also supporting wider building services requirements when required. You'll have the autonomy to manage your workload while having the support of experienced supervisors and managers who are invested in your success.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across commercial buildings.
- Respond to reactive maintenance requests and emergency breakdowns.
- Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
- Maintain electrical systems, plant and associated building services equipment.
- Carry out testing, inspection and minor installation works.
- Maintain lighting systems, small power installations, distribution equipment and controls.
- Use Building Management Systems (BMS) for first-line diagnostics and alarm response.
- Complete maintenance records, service reports and compliance documentation.
- Build strong relationships with clients and building occupiers through excellent customer service.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with statutory requirements.
About You
We're looking for an electrically biased engineer who takes pride in delivering a high-quality service and enjoys working as part of a professional engineering team.
Essential
- NVQ AM2 Electrical qualification.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Experience working within commercial building maintenance or facilities management.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
- Good understanding of safe working practices, including the Electricity at Work Regulations.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Experience working with: Electrical distribution systems, Switchgear, Lighting systems, Small power installations, Generators and associated controls, Battery systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), General building services plant and equipment.
Desirable
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing.
- IOSH Working Safely.
- PASMA.
- IPAF.
- High Voltage (HV) awareness or certification.
- Experience with HVAC controls, pumps, ventilation systems and wider mechanical building services.
Why Join Sowga?
At Sowga, we recognise that great engineers are essential to delivering exceptional service. That's why we invest in our people, support career development and provide opportunities to progress. You'll join a collaborative engineering team where your skills are valued, your development is encouraged and your contribution makes a difference.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company travel card.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Approximately 1 in 4 call-out rota following successful completion of probation.
- Ongoing technical training and professional development.
- Support from experienced Contract Supervisors and Contract Managers.
- Genuine career progression opportunities into Supervisor and Contract Management roles for the right individuals.
- Opportunity to work across prestigious commercial buildings in Central London.
- A supportive team culture built around professionalism, teamwork and continuous improvement.
If you're an experienced Electrical Building Services Engineer looking for your next opportunity with a growing business that invests in its engineers, we'd love to hear from you.
Electrical Building Services Engineer (Foot Mobile) employer: Pareto FM
Pareto FM is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greater London where skilled professionals can thrive. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, we foster a collaborative culture that values problem-solving and teamwork. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in facilities management and maintenance.
