Resident Engineer

Wates Property Services (WPS) is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Resident Engineer to join our Facilities Management team, working directly on-site with our prestigious client JLL in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer who takes pride in maintaining critical building services and ensuring a first-class customer experience., As a Resident Engineer, you will be the dedicated engineering presence on site, responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of electrical systems while supporting wider building services where required. Acting as the face of WPS on-site, you will work closely with the client and supply chain partners to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment.,

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across electrical building services.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in a timely and effective manner.
• Support maintenance activities across HVAC, mechanical and general building systems when required.
• Conduct regular plant inspections and fault-finding activities.
• Ensure statutory compliance and health & safety requirements are met at all times.
• Manage and update maintenance records through CAFM systems.
• Liaise directly with the client, providing updates and technical support.
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors and monitor service delivery standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and energy efficiency.
• Support site audits and compliance inspections.
  
  Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy building strong client relationships while delivering exceptional facilities management services?, We're looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with excellent customer service skills., Recognised electrical qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience delivering maintenance within a Facilities Management environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of compliance and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
Desirable:
• Experience working in a resident or client-dedicated engineer role.
• Multi-skilled maintenance experience.
• Testing & Inspection qualification (2391 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of BMS systems and critical environments.
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.