Full job descriptionSenior Estates Engineer
Hatfield, Hertfordshire | Permanent | Monday-Friday - with on call 1-6, would need to be within 1 hour of site.
Are you a fully qualified Electrical Engineer looking for a role that combines reactive maintenance, engineering coordination, and project delivery within a complex critical environment?
We are seeking a Senior Estates Engineer to join an established facilities team supporting a large, technically advanced site in Hertfordshire.
This is not a role focused on routine PPMs. You’ll be responsible for managing reactive maintenance, coordinating engineering activities, leading fault-finding investigations, and delivering improvement projects across the site. A team of engineers carries out the majority of planned preventative maintenance, although there may be occasional requirements to support PPM activities when required.
Key Responsibilities
*Manage and coordinate reactive maintenance across a critical site.
*Lead technical fault-finding and problem resolution.
*Coordinate engineers, contractors, and specialist service providers.
*Oversee electrical systems, HVAC, utilities, and building services infrastructure.
*Manage maintenance activities through CMMS/SAP systems.
*Deliver minor works, upgrades, and engineering improvement projects.
*Review plant performance and identify opportunities for optimisation and energy savings.
*Conduct inspections, audits, and asset condition assessments.
*Manage permits-to-work and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
*Provide technical support and performance reporting to management.
Essential Requirements
*Fully qualified Electrical Engineer.
*City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
*18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
*City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent 2394/2395).
*Strong Electrical Building Services background.
*Experience working in critical environments such as laboratories, life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, data centres, or similar.
*Previous experience supervising engineers or coordinating maintenance activities.
*Strong understanding of HVAC systems and building services infrastructure.
*Experience using CMMS or SAP maintenance systems.
*Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Desirable
*HV/LV Authorised Person.
*Pressure Systems experience.
*Experience within highly regulated environments.
*Project management or minor works delivery experience.
Benefits
*Competitive salary
*Annual bonus scheme
*Free onsite parking
*EV charging facilities
*Subsidised onsite restaurant
*Ongoing training and development
*Health and wellbeing support
*Retail discount schemes
*Excellent long-term career prospects
This opportunity would suit an Electrical Supervisor, Lead Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Estates Engineer, Facilities Engineer, or Maintenance Coordinator looking for a role with greater responsibility for reactive maintenance, engineering coordination, contractor management, and project delivery.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
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