Electrical Engineer - Waterloo

About us:


At King's College London, our Engineering Team plays a critical role in ensuring our facilities are safe, efficient and well maintained to ensure our vibrant community is able to learn, innovate and shape the future. We're looking for a skilled and dedicated Electrical Engineer to join our team.


About the role:


The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for delivering a high-quality electrical maintenance service across the University. This includes carrying out both reactive and planned preventive maintenance (PPM), ensuring statutory compliance, identifying and resolving faults, and supporting the ongoing development of the maintenance function through training and real-time reporting systems.


The role will ensure completion of all mandated Health & Safety training, including eLearning modules, within required timeframes to maintain compliance with statutory and organisational standards.

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical systems, installations, and equipment.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and resolve faults efficiently to minimise disruption to university operations.
• Perform inspection, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems to ensure statutory and legal compliance (e.g. emergency lighting, fixed wire testing, PAT testing).
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across a wide range of systems, including distribution boards, lighting, small power, and control panels.
• Assist with installation and modification of electrical equipment and systems as required.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, and university safety procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all statutory testing, maintenance, and repairs using the university's CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) app.
• Participate in audits and compliance reviews as needed.
• Accurately document work carried out in real time using digital reporting tools or mobile devices.
• Communicate effectively with contractors and team members to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Provide feedback on recurring issues or inefficiencies to help improve service delivery and system performance.
• Undertake ongoing technical training and statutory certification to maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices and legal requirements.
• Attend toolbox talks, health & safety briefings, and compliance training sessions.
• To undertake training and qualify as Authorised/Responsible/Competent Persons as required.
• Support apprentices or junior engineers with knowledge-sharing and mentorship where appropriate.
• Form part of the dedicated-on call engineering team with scheduled / rota on call weeks. Required to be available for seven days to take calls, attend site when required to investigate and deal with reported issues. Unresolved issues need to be escalated to duty manager as and when required.

*In addition to working in a dynamic environment, King's College London offers many benefits including: *

• A comprehensive range of technical training and personal development to help you thrive and progress
• A generous annual leave allowance to support a healthy work-life balance
• Competitive pension schemes plus access to exclusive discounts on shopping etc
• A wide range of health and wellbeing benefits

This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract


About you:


To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:


Essential criteria

1. Recognised electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds / AM2/ Electrical Apprenticeship JTL or similar)
2. 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations certification
3. Proven experience in a similar maintenance role, ideally within a large and complex estate
4. IT literate - Use of iPad / SharePoint / Emails / MS Teams / CAFM reporting
5. Strong fault-finding skills and ability to work independently under pressure
6. Good knowledge of health and safety practices in a maintenance environment
7. Good knowledge and understanding of building services systems and safe working practices (inclusive of mechanical systems)

Desirable criteria

1. Experience working in an educational or public sector environment
2. HV/LV Authorised Person
3. Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations 2391/2394+2395
4. Knowledge of energy efficiency or sustainability initiatives related to electrical systems
5. Mechanical qualification or relevant experience / BMS / Controls knowledge and experience

Downloading a copy of our Job Description


Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.


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