General information
City/town: London Job field: Project Management External closing date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6136
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
We are looking for a Senior Technical Manager to join our Operational Efficiency / Building Services team in London.
Our engineering services business is looking for a Senior Technical Manager (Electrical) to join the team to effectively and professionally lead day to day compliance and safety in relation to electrical services installation and maintenance. This scope will span design, procurement, installation and commissioning as well as operations within our facilities management portfolio across the following sectors commercial, healthcare, education, council and defence.
As the (job title), you will:
1. Undertake investigations with respect to near misses and accidents within FM and MEP.
2. Regularly inspect works for compliance with design & legislative requirements and report on progress, ensuring remedial actions are closed within agreed timelines.
3. Support MEP and FM teams with new project onboarding Process with the aim that new projects or buildings are on boarded efficiently whilst helping to manage risk of the new assets by highlight compliance issues at the time of onboarding.
4. Provide strategic direction and support to the Technical dept AND wider projects and Authorised Persons (AP) in relation to electrical safety priorities.
5. Add value to the capital works process by challenging solutions, methods, and techniques where appropriate to improve build ability and reduce whole life costs.
We are looking for:
6. Expert understanding and experience in implementing the Electricity at Work Regulations
7. Expert understanding and experience in BS 7671 18th Edition
8. Expert understanding and experience working with electrical safe systems of work.
9. Expert understanding of Emergency lighting regulations
10. Working knowledge of BS8519
11. Electrical trade background with appropriate training to reach the technical Level.
What we offer:
12. 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
13. Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
14. Professional development
15. Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as 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 The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.