Electrical Engineer

Company: Islington Council
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Overview

In this Electrical Engineer role, you lead cyclical electrical replacements across Islington’s residential social housing stock, covering thousands of dwellings and block buildings. You collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant projects and contribute to long-term asset planning. Your work supports upgrading housing infrastructure while maintaining high standards of service and customer care. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position in a forward-thinking housing services team.

Pay / Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Local government pension scheme
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Discounted leisure centre memberships
  • Local discounts

Responsibilities

  • Lead delivery of cyclical replacement electrical projects across residential social housing stock (approx. 2,500 block buildings and 30,000+ dwellings)
  • Manage projects such as Emergency Lighting Systems, Door Entry Installations, CCTV & Security Infrastructure, Lateral Supplies, Electrical Mains Distribution, Column Estate Lighting
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safety, quality and compliance
  • Contribute to a five-year asset management and capital improvement plan via asset data gathering
  • Produce clear, detailed technical reports for the wider team and stakeholders
  • Demonstrate CPD and keep up-to-date with electrical regulations and standards
  • Work independently with strong commercial awareness and customer care focus

Key requirements

  • Significant experience in the electrical technical industry, especially in contracting or consultancy
  • Strong commercial awareness and professional credibility
  • Solid understanding of electrical regulations and standards
  • Proven ability to produce clear, detailed technical reports
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Computer literacy and ability to work independently
  • Commitment to outstanding customer care and service delivery
  • CPD mindset and ongoing professional development
  • communication
  • stakeholder engagement
  • customer focus
  • electrical regulations and standards
  • technical report writing
  • experience in contracting or consultancy

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Posted: September 26th, 2026