Electrical Engineer / Building Services Engineer

Do you relish the opportunity to be an integral part of the Council growth agenda, to ensure that we act as enables to help residents and communities to flourish? Then we may well have the opportunity for you?
Thurrock has ambitious plans for housing growth, including building 1,000 new homes and a major Capital Investment Program to enhance existing homes, improve energy efficiency, and support residents' well-being. Our goal is to create high-quality, sustainable neighbourhoods that meet housing demand, including for vulnerable residents. To achieve this, we are expanding our Investment and Development team, seeking skilled professionals who are committed to delivering the best housing outcomes within financial constraints. Success depends on having the right team that values both how and what we deliver.
We are seeking a committed and knowledgeable Electrical or Building Services Engineer to join our Housing Technical Services team in Place Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in ensuring electrical systems across our housing portfolio meet statutory compliance, safety standards, and best practices.
You will oversee electrical compliance programs like Electrical, Door entry system, Fire detection systems etc, work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, and provide expert technical guidance on asset management, planned maintenance, and refurbishment projects. Your expertise will be instrumental in delivering safe, reliable, and energy-efficient electrical systems that align with regulatory requirements.
If you have experience in electrical compliance, building services, and project management in a housing environment, we'd love to hear from you., Lead and manage electrical compliance programs across the Housing Directorate.
- Ensure electrical installations and services adhere to statutory requirements and asset management principles.
- Oversee planned and reactive electrical maintenance across housing stock.
- Ensure compliance with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022) and other relevant legislation.
- Provide technical expertise including report writing on electrical design, safety, and energy efficiency improvements.
- Collaborate with internal teams, residents, and external partners to drive service improvements.

Proven experience in electrical engineering, building services, or compliance within a housing or construction environment.
- Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, Electrical Safety Standards, and Building Safety legislation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information effectively.
- A degree (or HNC/HND) in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
Join us and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and compliance of Thurrock's housing stock.
You must be able to work independently with confidence and professionalism, communicating technical information clearly and effectively.
A DBS Check at Basic Level is required for this post.