Electrical / M&E Installation Engineer

Novara People are recruiting for an experienced Electrical / M&E Installation Engineer to join a specialist engineering business installing ventilation systems across London and the South of England.

This is a hands-on, site-based position involving regular travel to different customer sites. You'll work alongside a small engineering team, carrying out electrical and mechanical installations and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and to a high standard.

We're looking for someone with a strong electrical background who is comfortable working independently on site, dealing with contractors and taking responsibility for getting the job completed properly.

There is plenty of opportunity to develop within the business, with training provided on their specialist ventilation systems.

Duties

Installation of specialist electrical and mechanical ventilation systems Working across various sites throughout London and the South of England Carrying out electrical installation works to required standards Supporting mechanical installation works where required Reading and working from drawings and specifications Testing and commissioning systems following installation Fault finding and resolving issues on site Control panel wiring where required Working closely with Project Managers throughout each project Providing regular progress updates by phone, email and face-to-face Liaising professionally with Main Contractors and M&E Contractors on site Ensuring installations are completed to specification and programme Maintaining high standards of workmanship and health & safety Supporting and supervising labourers or apprentices where required

Skills

Previous experience working as an Electrician, Electrical Engineer, M&E Engineer or Installation Engineer Experience carrying out electrical installations on commercial or construction sites Able to work confidently from drawings and specifications Mechanical installation experience would be beneficial Ventilation, HVAC or M&E experience would be advantageous Control panel wiring and fault-finding experience would be an advantage Comfortable testing and commissioning installations Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills Able to work independently and as part of a small site team Experience supervising labourers or apprentices would be beneficial Confident dealing directly with Main Contractors and M&E Contractors Good communication and organisational skills Willing and able to travel regularly across London and the South of England Professional, reliable and self-motivated

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent 17th or 18th Edition Valid ECS or CSCS card City & Guilds 2391 – preferred but not essential SSSTS or SMSTS – required for the Supervisor position Full UK Driving Licence – preferred due to the travel involved