Resident Engineer

Overview

As a Resident Engineer on site, you will manage planned and reactive electrical maintenance, while supporting broader building services. You will be the on-site face of WPS, coordinating with the client and supply chain to sustain a safe, compliant, and efficient environment. You’ll tackle faults, inspect plant, and drive energy‑efficiency improvements, contributing to high-quality facilities management for a prestigious client. This role offers daily variety, client interaction, and opportunities to shape service delivery in a critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across electrical building services
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in a timely and effective manner
• Support maintenance activities across HVAC, mechanical and general building systems when required
• Conduct regular plant inspections and fault-finding activities
• Ensure statutory compliance and health & safety requirements are met at all times
• Manage and update maintenance records through CAFM systems
• Liaise directly with the client, providing updates and technical support
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors and monitor service delivery standards
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and energy efficiency
• Support site audits and compliance inspections

Key requirements

• Recognised electrical qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience delivering maintenance within a Facilities Management environment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good understanding of compliance and health & safety requirements
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

• Excellent communication
• Customer-facing mindset
• Independent working
• Electrical fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
• PPM and reactive maintenance planning
• Knowledge of CAFM systems

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