Electrical Engineer

Islington Council; City of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the City of London is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead electrical projects across residential social housing. You will manage cyclical replacements of electrical services for thousands of dwellings. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the electrical industry, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent service. The role offers various benefits, including flexible working arrangements and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Discounted leisure centre memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in producing technical reports.
• Ability to work independently.
• Commitment to outstanding customer care and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of cyclical replacement electrical projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects safely and compliantly.
• Contribute to the five-year asset management and improvement plan.

Skills

Significant experience in the electrical technical industry

Strong commercial awareness

Solid understanding of electrical regulations and standards

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to produce clear, detailed technical reports

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

About The Role

There are two Electrical Engineer positions available. As the electrical engineer you will be joining a robust and professional team of electrical engineers working in the residential social housing sector responsible for cyclical replacement of electrical services to a building stock of approx. 2,500 residential block buildings to over 30,000 dwellings and homes. You will join a team of highly skilled Building Services professionals. You must be computer literate and have experience in producing technical reports that can be shared with the wider team. You must have experience working in electrical contracting or consultancy demonstrating skill and knowledge relevant to the electrical social housing sector. Selection by interview and test.

About the Role

1. As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in leading on the delivery of a wide range of cyclical replacement electrical projects across our residential social housing stock, which includes approx. 2,500 block buildings and over 30,000 dwellings.
2. Projects include:

• Emergency Lighting Systems
• Door Entry Installations
• CCTV & Security Infrastructure
• Lateral Supplies
• Electrical Mains Distribution
• Column Estate Lighting

You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. You’ll also contribute to the development of a five-year asset management and capital improvement plan through proactive asset data gathering.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in the electrical technical industry, particularly within contracting or consultancy
• Strong commercial awareness and professional credibility
• Solid understanding of electrical regulations and standards
• Demonstrated commitment to Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Ability to produce clear, detailed technical reports
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Computer literacy and ability to work independently
• Commitment to outstanding customer care and service delivery

Why Join Us?

Why Join Us?
At Islington, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and community impact. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects that improve lives and shape the future of our housing infrastructure.

Benefits Include

• Flexible working arrangements
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme
• Discounted leisure centre memberships
• Cycle-to-work scheme

Selection by interview and test.
If you’re a proactive, self-motivated professional ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Contact for Further Information

For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:

Wesley Carlisle-Goldthorpe

Email: [e-mail]

Phone Number:07710 764 812

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.

Organization Values and Benefits

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you

We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject to a basic DBS check, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.