Environment Agency
Electrician - 36084
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Job Description
This position has a potential pay package of around £51,500 - salary of £39,601 and additional allowances listed in additional information.
Make a real difference in safeguarding Central London from flooding and managing the assets that protect the city and its residents. By joining our team, you'll actively contribute to building a more resilient and sustainable environment, tackling the challenges posed by climate change head-on.
As a MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) Electrician, your work will be essential in ensuring the efficient functioning of critical flood defences. In addition to electrical tasks, you will also be involved in operating these defences when the need arises. This role gives you hands-on responsibility, repairing, and improving electrical and control-system infrastructure.
Based at the iconic Thames Barrier in London, you will be part of a highly regarded team known for their expertise and dedication. Together, we will work tirelessly to preserve and improve the electrical and control systems that are crucial for effective flood management in the region.
Responsibilities will include:
- Routine and reactive maintenance across a variety of electrical equipment.
- Fault diagnosis and repairs.
- Installation, modification, and replacement of electrical equipment.
- Operational role during trials/flood defence operations.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This attracts additional payment, and full training, and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
This role does not qualify for skilled worker sponsorship due to qualifications not mapping across and the requirement to have been resident in the UK for at least the last 5 years to be able to pass and maintain suitable security clearance.
The team
As part of the Thames Barrier and Associated Gates (TBAG) Engineering Team, you’ll report to the Electrical Team Leader and be part of the Thames Tidal Defences (TTD) MEICA team.
The Team is responsible for all maintenance across all Low Voltage, High Voltage, telemetry and control systems across Thames Tidal Defences.
We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, 25 days annual leave, and Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details.
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Experience/skills Required
Essential:
- BS7671 17th or 18th Edition.
- Electrical Installation 2360 Parts 1&2 or equivalent NVQ Level 3.
- Strong understanding of and adherence to safe working practices and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience in electrical installation and maintenance.
- Familiarity with working according to Standards, Regulations, and Approved Codes of Practice.
- Proficiency in computer usage, including Microsoft programmes.
- Full valid UK driving licence.
One or more of the following is highly desirable:
- JIB/ECS card.
- City & Guilds 2391/2394 & 2395 inspection and testing certification.
- Experience in hydraulics, HV distribution, SCADA, instrumentation, or telemetry systems.
You’ll have development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Please read the candidate pack and role profile.
The successful candidate will need to pass and maintain suitable security clearance (minimum SC), a requirement of which is to have been resident in the UK for at least the last 5 years.
Contact and additional information
Base location will be Environment Agency, Thames Barrier, London SE7 8LX. With requirement to travel around site and to other locations.
Working pattern will be a 9 day compressed fortnight.
Additional Allowances include:
- £4,406p.a. Inner London Weighting
- £4,500p.a. approximate Standby Allowance, calculated at £173.07 per week covering 1 week in 2 over 52 weeks (when trained and competent)
- CNI - £3000 (when site competent approx. 6 months after starting)
If you have any questions, please contact Carl Stevenson via: carl.stevenson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews are planned to be held on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd September 2026 but this may be subject to change.
Offer subject to the essential qualifications being held and security clearance.
Applications are “blind” assessed using the qualifications and experience outlined in your CV.
Role specific license requirements
Full UK driving licence
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
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