Multi-Skilled Electrical Engineer

Description and requirements

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an

inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

Skanska Building Services are a leader in facilities management, trusted by top-tier clients across critical sectors. Right now, we're looking for a static Multi Skilled Engineer - Electrical, to be based full time at MoD Main Building, undertaking PPM, testing, repairs and new installation work covering a wide range of electrical equipment, services, systems and buildings associated with the running of a large building.

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Electrical Engineer who will support the Facilities Management in the provision of a maintenance Service within the defence estate.

As a Multi-Skilled Electrical Engineer, you will:

• To support the Facilities Management in the provision of a maintenance Service within the defence estate.
• To comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including Health and Safety legislation and safe systems of work in accordance with JSP375.
• To work safely on ELV/LV and generated electrical systems in accordance with all statutory electrical regulations and health and safety legislation and regulations as appointed Competent Person (LV) for Skanska
• To take responsibility for the maintenance of equipment, plant, services and systems including undertake inspection and testing of electrical equipment and installations including portable appliances.
• To diagnose faults and repair within the PMS time periods a variety of complex equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations or best practice guidance.
• To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned maintenance scheme and to complete all report sheets and test certificates where necessary.
• To carry out electrical installations for new work or alterations in compliance with IEE Regulations, HSWA, JSP375 and any other applicable regulations or legislation.
• Be able to carry out basic mechanical services works to a competent level as outlined in the electrical to mechanical conversion course on plant, equipment and services.
• Work within fine tolerances and calibrate sensitive equipment within safety guidelines

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Commercial / relevant trade experience
• Good knowledge of H&S Legislation and some knowledge of COSHH
• BTEC/HNC or City & Guilds Craft certificate or equivalent
• A recognised apprenticeship
• Certificate in 18th Edition IEE Regulation (Current)

This role requires a minimum level of security clearance and may also require a higher level of National Security Vetting. You should be aware that certain levels of clearance or specific projects and/or sites have UK residency requirements; and any dual or multiple nationalities must be declared. Any persons who do not fulfil these residency requirements may be unable to obtain the required level of clearance and would not be eligible to undertake this role.

Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

Flexible working

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using [email protected] if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

More information about the role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: [email protected]

Closing date

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

General information

City/town:

London

Job field:

Other Operations

External closing date:

Monday, October 12, 2026

Type of contract:

Permanent

ID:

5389