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Duration: 90 days with a possible extension.
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Electrical Engineer – London Borough of Islington
Hours: Full-time (7 hours per day)
Contract: Temporary contract from 7 December 2026 to 27 February 2027
Support the Safe and Effective Delivery of Electrical Engineering Services Across Islington
We're recruiting 3 experienced Electrical Engineers to join the London Borough of Islington, based at 222 Upper Street, London, Islington, N1 1XR.
This is a technical engineering role supporting the inspection, maintenance, compliance and improvement of electrical systems across Council buildings and assets.
You'll work closely with surveyors, contractors, property teams and other technical colleagues to help ensure electrical installations are safe, compliant, reliable and maintained to the required standards.
About the Role
As an Electrical Engineer, you'll provide technical expertise across electrical maintenance, inspection, compliance and project delivery.
You'll assess electrical systems, review technical information, support remedial works and help ensure all activity complies with relevant legislation, regulations and Council procedures.
What you'll be doing:
- Carrying out electrical inspections and technical assessments
- Reviewing electrical installations, systems and equipment
- Supporting planned and reactive electrical maintenance programmes
- Identifying electrical defects, risks and compliance issues
- Preparing technical reports, recommendations and specifications
- Monitoring electrical contractors and specialist service providers
- Ensuring electrical works meet required quality and safety standards
- Reviewing test certificates and inspection documentation
- Supporting remedial and improvement works
- Providing technical advice to property, housing and facilities teams
- Monitoring progress against agreed programmes and deadlines
- Supporting electrical compliance and statutory inspection programmes
- Liaising with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders
- Investigating electrical faults and recurring technical issues
- Maintaining accurate records of inspections, works and certification
- Supporting project delivery and contract management
- Ensuring compliance with relevant electrical regulations and health and safety requirements
- Contributing to continuous improvement across engineering and property services
Requirements
We're looking for experienced electrical engineering professionals with strong technical knowledge and practical experience.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience working as an Electrical Engineer or Electrical Surveyor
- Strong knowledge of electrical installations and maintenance
- Good understanding of current electrical regulations and standards
- Experience carrying out electrical inspections and assessments
- Experience reviewing electrical test certificates and technical reports
- Ability to identify defects and recommend appropriate remedial action
- Experience supervising or monitoring electrical contractors
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and electrical documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and technical priorities
- Previous local authority, housing or public-sector property experience would be highly desirable
- Relevant electrical engineering qualification
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to provide relevant references/work history
- Ability to complete required pre-employment checks
Why Apply
- Three Electrical Engineer positions available
- Opportunity to work with the London Borough of Islington
- Competitive Umbrella rate of £35.42 per hour
- Technical role supporting electrical safety and compliance
- Opportunity to work across varied Council buildings and assets
- Chance to develop further local authority engineering experience
- Temporary assignment through to February 2027
- Work alongside property, surveying and engineering professionals
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
Additional Information
Client: London Borough of Islington
Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: 222 Upper Street, London, Islington, N1 1XR
Positions Available: 3
Hours: 7 hours per day
Start Date: 7 December 2026
End Date: 27 February 2027
Contract Duration: 90 days
Contract Type: Temporary
Pay Rate: Umbrella: £35.42 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Pay: £35.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous experience working as an Electrical Engineer or Electrical Surveyor?
- Do you have strong knowledge of electrical installations, inspection and compliance?
- Are you experienced in reviewing test certificates and identifying remedial works?
- Have you previously worked within local authority, housing or public-sector property services?
- Are you able to reliably travel to 222 Upper Street, London, N1 1XR?
- Are you available to start from 7 December 2026?
Experience:
- Electrical Engineering / Electrical Surveying: 2 years (required)
- Electrical Inspection / Compliance: 2 years (required)
- Contractor / Project Monitoring: 1 year (preferred)
- Local Authority / Public Sector Property: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Relevant Electrical Engineering Qualification (required)
- 18th Edition / BS 7671 Qualification (preferred)
- Electrical Inspection & Testing Qualification (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
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