Nottingham City Council
Lead Electrical Engineer
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Lead Electrical Engineer
Lead Electrical Engineer (EE Monitor Prepayment Devices) Nottingham City Council – Enviroenergy
Job Type Fixed Term (18 Months) Working Hours: 37 hours per week Location: 📍 On-site at London Road Heat Station, 12 London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3AB ( with national travel including occasional overnight stays required)
Salary Range
- £46,142 (Level 1) rising to £49,282 (Level 4) p.a. (pro rata for part-time; pending pay award)
About the Role
Nottingham City Council’s Enviroenergy team is seeking **3 compact, detail-oriented Lead Electrical Engineers to spearhead a metering upgrade project for 5,000 domestic properties.
Your Responsibilities
- Installation & Commissioning:
- Fit new EE Monitor prepayment devices (replacing legacy units).
- Install associated hardware (routers, data loggers, heat meters).
- Perform commissioning of systems and sign off on Minor Works Certificates.
- Maintenance & Support:
- Service and upgrade existing prepayment solutions in Nottingham’s district heating network.
- Address on-site issues for national domestic clients within the council’s portfolio.
- Technical Tasks:
- Read/interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, and wiring schemes.
- Conduct acceptance testing and quality sign-off documentation.
- Projects & Innovation:
- Play a key role in developing decentralised energy payment solutions for the UK’s growing market.
- Monitor installations across regions and sometimes overseas sites.
- On-Call Availability:
- Participation in the team’s on-call rota.
Key Skills & Attributes
- High-Quality Work: Deliver specialist electrical/mechanical installations with precision.
- Innovation & Adaptability: Support forward-thinking upgrading technology.
- Customer Focus: Handle feedback from heating customers sensitively.
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About You
We’re looking for a qualified electrician with a robust mix of technical expertise and hands-on experience:
Essentials
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Electrical discipline (JIB Scheme or equivalent).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations + AM2 certification.
- Electrical Inspection & Testing (2391) – up to date.
- Current live driving licence (national travel mandatory).
- Ability to read engineering diagrams and grasp complex schemes.
- Customer-service experience (balancing technical roles with client interactions).
Bonus Skills
- Experience with data loggers, routers, or decentralised energy tech.
- Familiarity with pay-as-you-go metering systems.
- Flexibility to work in varied environments, e.g., residential, commercial properties.
Why Join Us?
Benefits
✅ Progressive Culture: Focused on inclusion, innovation, and development. ✅ Competitive Pay & Progression: Short-term fixed contract with opportunities to embed long-term. ✅ Flexibility:
- Hybrid working options available (excluding on-site/technical roles).
- Lifelong learning through council-provided training. ✅ Work-Life Balance:
- 26 paid leave days (up to 33 days after 5 years).
- Eligible bank holidays + extra annual leave buying scheme.
- Smart Working policies support flexibility. ✅ Career Support:
- Generous defined benefit pension (upfront 17.9% contribution).
- Pathways to /retain skills across tactics (e.g., inspection/testing certification refurbishment). ✅ Wellbeing:
- Free/in-fruct agencies with Discounted study centre remains (fitness, cinema, shopping).
- ERA Programme for mental and physical health support.
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Inclusivity & Diversity
- Nottingham City Council is committed to representing the communities we serve.
- Legal equity for applications from:
- Minority Ethnic groups.
- LGBTQ+ community members.
- Disability/neurodivergent talent.
- Flexible working seriously explored during selection—pose anything from job configurations or part-time requests.
[Insight] Training
- Onboarding & ongoing tech training will be provided for experience with EE Monitor systems.
Application Details
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Application Link: (access via Nottingham City Council’s jobs portal)
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Contact Unrealists: David Nicoll (Customer Service & Transformation Manager) 📞 07548 159143 ✉️ david.nicoll@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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Closing Date: ★ 10th July 2026 (possible early cut-off).
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Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Support
- Any technical application questions: 🔗 Employee Service Centre (57-star error page will transfer you back to answers here).
Additional Notes
- Applying to this post confirms your adherence to our recruitment Terms & Conditions.
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