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Description and requirements

Skanska, one of the world’s largest development and construction companies, dates back 135 years and had a 2021 revenue of around £12.5 billion. We have 3,300 experts in the UK alone – could joining us be your next career move?


Our Building Services division provides complete Facilities Management of properties throughout the UK, delivering mechanical and electrical engineering support, cleaning, catering and grounds maintenance on a planned and reactive basis. We use innovative technological solutions to manage our teams in the most efficient ways.


We are looking for an Mobile Electrician to join the team on our Kent County Council project based in West Malling, Kent.


The purpose of this role is to act as Skanska’s first-line representative across multiple sites, delivering planned, breakdown, and emergency maintenance of electrical services throughout the estate. You will take a leading role within the Engineering discipline on specific subjects or work areas, undertake installation work for new or refurbishment projects, and provide cover for the team leader when required.


What you’ll do:

  • Maintain, repair and install electrical systems (power distribution, motors, control panels, lighting, low-voltage networks) in line with current IEE standards.
  • Deliver planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs, including inspection/testing of fixed plant and portable equipment in compliance with BS7671.
  • Diagnose complex electrical faults, communicate issues with supervisors, and identify necessary parts to complete work efficiently.
  • Interpret engineering drawings/specifications, updating all documentation and asset records accurately through record sheets or CAFM systems.
  • Support project work and circuit modifications, provide training to colleagues, and monitor CAFM tasks to meet deadlines and ensure full health & safety compliance.


We’re looking for:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) plus 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification.
  • Completion of a structured Electrical Engineering training programme (minimum 3 years).
  • Full UK driving licence with experience working across multiple sites.
  • Strong communication skills with proven ability to co-ordinate tasks effectively and deliver excellent customer service.
  • IT literate (MS Office & CAFM systems) with good numeracy and administrative skills.


Working hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday (typically 08:00–17:00). Participation in the on-call rota required.


Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

Flexible working

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1, if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

More information about the role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us:

Closing date

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.


We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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