Job Description
Lead Electrical Engineer – installing EE Monitor prepayment devices as part of our metering upgrade project.
Contract Type
Fixed Term – 18 Months
Working Hours
37 hours per week
Worker Type
On site Worker
Salary
Starting £46,142 per annum (Level 1) rising to £49,282 (Level 4) per annum (pro rata for part‑time). Pay award pending.
Location
London Road Heat Station, 12 London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3AB
About The Role
We are looking for 3 Electricians to join Nottingham City Council’s Enviroenergy department as Lead Electrical Engineers. The post holder will undertake high quality electrical work, mechanical installations and associated infrastructure works of a specialist nature on a local and national basis.
Key responsibilities include:
- Service and maintain the current prepayment solution in district heating properties.
- Install EE Monitor decentralised energy payment metering solutions, including fittings, data loggers and heat meters.
- Commission and perform acceptance testing on mechanical/electrical products and complete necessary quality sign‑off documentation.
- Lead the prepayment metering upgrade project for 5,000 domestic properties in the city.
- Remove old prepayment units and install new ones, including commissioning and completion of minor works certificates.
- Travel across the UK for national domestic property works, with occasional overnight stays.
- Participate in the on‑call rota.
- Help develop and deliver new solutions to the decentralised energy market.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- NVQ (or equivalent) Level 3 qualification in an electrical discipline – essential.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations & Achievement Measurement 2 (AM 2).
- Ability to read and understand technical diagrams and blueprints.
- Experience working in a customer‑facing environment.
- Experience performing acceptance testing on mechanical/electrical products and completing quality sign‑off documentation.
- Full, current driving licence.
- Electrical Inspection and Testing – 2391 – essential.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays; option to purchase additional leave.
- Access to a generous, defined‑benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%.
- Smart working to support work‑life balance.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping, and more.
EEO Statement
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and with different abilities. We actively seek applications from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people, as these groups are underrepresented in our workforce.
Closing Date
10th July 2026
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