Resident Engineer

Resident Engineer (Electrical)

🕒 Monday–Friday, 07:00–16:00

The opportunity

WPS are looking for an experienced Electrically Biased Resident Engineer to join our Facilities Management team, based full-time at Mowbray House supporting our prestigious client Browne Jacobson LLP.

This is a site-based role where you'll take ownership of all electrical maintenance activity, while also delivering a high-quality, customer-focused FM service within a professional legal office environment.

Key responsibilities

As Resident Engineer, you'll be responsible for:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of electrical systems in line with SFG20, delivered via FSI GO
• Electrical inspections, servicing and testing to BS7671 (18th Edition) standards
• Reactive maintenance and fault finding to minimise downtime and disruption
• Emergency lighting, fire alarms and compliance-related testing and record keeping
• Monitoring and operating Building Management Systems (BMS) including HVAC controls
• Undertaking small electrical works (e.g. sockets, lighting circuits, minor installations)
• Escorting and supervising specialist subcontractors on site
• Accurate completion of logbooks, CAFM updates and job reports using handheld technology
• Supporting the Account Manager when required and assisting across other sites as needed
• Providing general FM support including:
  • Minor painting and fabric repairs
  • Basic plumbing works (taps, toilet seats)
  • Door and ironmongery repairs
  • Furniture assembly/disassembly for office moves
• Ensuring domestic water systems comply with L8 (tap temperature monitoring)
• Maintaining a high standard of health & safety compliance, including COSHH, RAMS
• Demonstrating professional behaviours aligned to Browne Jacobson LLP's service culture

What we're looking for

Essential

• Completed Electrical Apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) including 18th Edition
• Electrically biased with strong fault-finding skills
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar FM or building services environment
• Experience working in occupied, open-plan office environments
• Strong knowledge of BS7671 and relevant ACOPs
• Comfortable using CAFM systems and handheld technology
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good written English with strong attention to detail
• Health & Safety trained (Working Safely)

Desirable

• PAT Testing qualification
• Electrical testing and inspection experience
• Multi-skilled background (basic mechanical, plumbing or fabric works)
• Previous experience in a similar client-facing or legal/office environment
• Supervisory or informal leadership experience

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. 

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting