Building Services Engineer | DSTL

Serco Canada Inc; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known facilities management company based in Salisbury is seeking an Electrical Qualified Supervisor to lead the engineering team. This role involves overseeing inspections, compliance, and maintenance of high-risk engineering systems. Candidates must hold the 18th Edition qualification and have experience in electrical safety standards. A competitive salary of £48,000 to £52,000 is offered, along with excellent benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified to the 18th Edition with C&G 2391 (Inspection & Testing).
• Experience as Electrical Qualified Supervisor (QS) with strong knowledge of NIC/EIC standards.
• Must be a UK National and eligible for SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and inspire electrical engineering team and sub-contractors.
• Provide audits and professional technical advice on electrical safety systems.
• Build strong relationships with MOD stakeholders and compliance authorities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Proactive mindset

Knowledge of BS7671

Experience in high-risk environments

Education

18th Edition with C&G 2391

NVQ L3 in Electrical Installations

Tools

CompEx certifications

BS5266 standards

Job description

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Porton Down, Salisbury (with travel to Portsdown West once or twice a month)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with opportunities for overtime and potential for On Call
Salary: £48,000 to £52,000 dependent on experience

Are you ready to take charge of high-risk, mission‑critical engineering systems that keep some of the UK’s most important facilities running safely and efficiently?

What you’ll do

In this role, you will lead, supervise, and inspire our electrical engineering team and sub‑contractors, overseeing inspection, testing, and maintenance in line with BS7671 and BS5266 standards. You will take ownership of compliance and governance to NIC/EIC accredited standards, ensuring statutory excellence.

You will provide assurance, audits, and professional technical advice on electrical safety systems and act as an authorised person (HV/LV), controlling high‑risk engineering activities. Supporting planned and reactive maintenance will also form part of your responsibilities, ensuring that work is completed to the highest standards. Alongside this, you will build strong working relationships with MOD stakeholders, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, and compliance authorities.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who thrives in high‑stakes environments, with a proactive mindset and the confidence to lead from the front.

You will be qualified to the 18th Edition with C&G 2391 (Inspection & Testing), and hold NVQ L3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent (ECS‑Approved Electrician status). You must have previous experience as an Electrical Qualified Supervisor (QS) with strong knowledge of BS7671, BS5266, and NIC/EIC accreditation requirements. Experience as an authorised person (HV & LV) under JSP 375 is essential, and you must be a UK National with eligibility for SC clearance.

It would be advantageous if you also hold CompEx certifications (Ex01–06, Ex12, Ex14) and have E&I inspection experience in the oil, gas, or chemical industries. Additional fire safety or health and safety management training (SMSTS or equivalent), as well as proven leadership skills, would further strengthen your application.

Due to the nature of this role, you must be a UK National, over 18, and able to obtain and maintain SC clearance.

We offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Volunteer leave
• One paid professional subscription
• Life Assurance Policy
• Employee discount and reward schemes
• Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work
• A company that recognises your contribution
• Training opportunities and qualifications within a supportive environment to ensure career progression

VIVO Defence Services

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.