Senior Electrical Services Engineer

G4S; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security company in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Electrical Services Engineer to provide technical leadership and manage complex electrical infrastructure. Responsibilities include planning service activities, providing expert advice, and leading upgrade projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in power systems and a strong customer-centric mindset. This position offers a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

2.5% Golden Hello payment

£2,000 annual retention bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme with employer contributions

Subsidised healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Expertise in LV/HV, PLC, SCADA, VSDs, PDUs, UPS, and ENMS systems.
• Experience in power engineering, electrical drive systems, grid-connected systems, and automation.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and technical direction to the contract team.
• Plan and progress all service-related activities.
• Lead design, implementation, and commissioning of upgrade projects.

Skills

Expertise in LV/HV

Knowledge of PLC

Knowledge of SCADA

Strong customer-centric mindset

Job description

Senior Electrical Services Engineer

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Location: Cheltenham

Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm

Excellent benefits package including 2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment and up to £2,000 annual retention bonus subject to eligibility criteria (pro‑rate for part time employees), subject to achieving and maintaining clearance requirements.

Overview

Are you an experienced Power Systems Engineer with a passion for leadership, service delivery, and complex electrical infrastructure? As the technical leader for electrical service activities, you will be crucial to maintaining and upgrading our core systems. Your role will involve a mix of strategic leadership, project execution, and hands‑on technical support.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and technical direction to the contract team, including commissioning, service, and third‑party personnel.
• Plan and progress all service‑related activities, including testing, commissioning, upgrades, and large‑scale outage maintenance.
• Perform monthly preventive maintenance (PPM), advanced fault diagnosis and rectification across systems such as CMAC, PLC, PME, SCADA, and motor control equipment.
• Lead design, implementation, and commissioning of upgrade projects; liaise with service providers and the end client to advise on optimal solutions and minimise downtime.
• Conduct power‑quality monitoring and generate monthly or ad‑hoc reports on power usage and quality.
• Maintain the ENMS asset database, detailing all on‑site activities.

Essential Requirements

• Expertise in LV/HV, PLC, SCADA, VSDs, PDUs, UPS, and ENMS systems.
• Experience in power engineering, electrical drive systems, grid‑connected systems, and automation.
• Experience specifying components (drives, motors, transformers, switchboards, panel building).
• Strong customer‑centric mindset with ability to translate client needs into effective service solutions.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills to lead teams and advise clients.

Desirable

• Experience in AP/SAP (Authorised Person/Senior Authorised Person) roles.
• Experience in design and system integration on complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of power‑system applications, relay applications, and coordination.

You will be valued and supported, and provided with first‑class training and competitive benefits.

Benefits

• 2.5% Golden Hello payment
• £2,000 annual retention bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Progression, training and development catered to you
• Refer a Friend incentives
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme
• Subsidised healthcare plan
• Charity work – Match‑IT and Payroll Giving
• Confidential Counselling Services
• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical
• Discounts on high‑street shops and brands including several leading high‑street brands, retailers and travel suppliers

Please be aware that due to the nature of the business a high‑level security clearance will be required.