The Vacancy
Resident Engineer (Electrical Bias)
WPS ¦ Birkenhead
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Resident Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our team based at Millers Quay, a prestigious waterfront residential development in Birkenhead.
The site consists of six high‑rise apartment blocks (circa 500 apartments), along with a gym and pavilion, and requires a dedicated on‑site engineer to support the day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of building services.
About the Role
As Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance of electrical and associated building services, as well as responding to engineering emergencies on site.
You will take ownership of the day‑to‑day M&E activity, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Strong time management, problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently are essential in this role.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance across electrical systems and building services
2. Respond to site engineering emergencies in a timely and professional manner
3. Manage and maintain the day‑to‑day running of M&E tasks on site
4. Use the client’s CAFM system to accept and manage jobs, ensuring SLAs are met and paperwork is uploaded
5. Supervise subcontractors, ensuring RAMS are reviewed, approved and followed
6. Liaise effectively with the client’s site management team, helpdesk and other engineers
7. Ensure all works are delivered in line with company policies, procedures and health & safety standards
8. Carry out basic fire door inspections (training provided)
9. Undertake basic plumbing and fabric works where required
About You
10. Electrically qualified with C&G Level 3 and 18th Edition
11. Experience working in a resident / site‑based engineering role or similar FM environment
12. Basic knowledge of domestic plumbing and fabric works is advantageous
13. Confident multitasking, working to deadlines and problem solving on the job
14. Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with clients and colleagues
15. Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
16. CAFM experience desirable but not essential – full training provided
17. Committed to promoting health & safety excellence in line with Wates’ Zero Harm culture
What We Offer
18. Competitive salary
19. On‑call rota with overtime available
20. PPE, tools and uniform provided
21. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
22. Employee discounts with a wide range of brands
23. Pension with 5% employer contribution
24. Health and wellbeing programme
25. 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
26. Excellent learning and development opportunities
27. Industry‑leading family leave, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity and 8 weeks fully paid paternity
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
Work for Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.
We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:
Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.
We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
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Inside Housing Development Awards
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2022 Construction News Awards Winner
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Investors in People 2022
GOLD AWARD
Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards
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2022 Top 50 Employers for Women
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2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards