Senior Electrical Engineer

Hackney Council is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Technical Services Team within Corporate Building Maintenance & Compliance to deliver an effective, reliable, customer focused service.

The role will provide expert and technical advice on the design, condition, capacity, suitability and statutory compliance monitoring of electrical installations, plant and equipment and advising stakeholders. The role supports the Technical Services Manager in managing the work of the team to ensure that buildings are maintained to agreed standards. Using electrical engineering knowledge and a high level of technical expertise, you will carry out a critical role, ensuring that Hackney Council can deliver its services and meet corporate objectives throughout the Corporate estate. The estate comprises around 600 properties, including buildings in various sectors, including commercial offices, libraries, community halls, temporary accommodation and the voluntary sector.

You will be responsible for scheduling and supervising all contract works, including inspections, reactive repairs, maintenance plans and the repairs & maintenance programme, procuring and managing repairs and maintenance on capital projects and providing a specialist technical and professional role on major projects.

You are required to have a relevant degree in Electrical Building Services engineering or postgraduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience. It is desirable to have membership of an appropriate professional body such as The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) or The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications:7 July 2024 (22:59 pm)

Interview date:to be confirmed 

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.