Electrician
| Company: | Princebuild Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Competitive Hourly Rate - Depending on experience, skills and qualifications |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Peterborough, PE1 5UP |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Electrician
Peterborough (with travel as required)
Full-time (39 hours per week)
Build Your Future With Princebuild
We are looking for a skilled and qualified Electrician to join our growing Building Services team in Peterborough, supporting the successful delivery of construction projects across our portfolio.
At Princebuild, we are proud to be a family business built on the values of Building, Sharing, and Caring. These values are at the heart of everything we do and shape how we work with our colleagues, clients, and communities.
This role offers the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment where your contribution genuinely matters and where you will be trusted to make a difference.
We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, works collaboratively, takes ownership, and consistently delivers high standards while reflecting our values in everything they do.
What We Offer
We believe in recognising and rewarding great work. Our benefits include:
• Competitive hourly rate
• Company vehicle
• Corporate clothing
• Employee profit share scheme
• 21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Long service awards
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Positive working culture supported by the Princebuild Founders Trust and Princebuild Foundation, helping local community projects
• Ongoing training, development, and clear career progression opportunities
• An inclusive employer, accredited by Investors in People and Positive About Disabled People
• Regular social events and charity initiatives throughout the year
Job Description
What You’ll Be Doing
Reporting to a Building Services Manager, the Building Services Engineer (Electrician) will take on the role of supporting the Princeenergy Department with their ongoing works and variety of projects of an electrical commercial and domestic nature within the construction and refurbishment industry.
Due to the nature of our varied projects, works can be nationwide and require flexible working hours. Project sizes will vary from large projects working within a team to smaller projects with pairs or solo working. These projects will include public sector, health sector, educational sector, retail, social housing, government buildings, prisons, police stations, care homes, undertaking repairs, breakdowns and installation works.
The primary role of this engineer will be ensuring that the allocated projects are run efficiently and profitably ensuring full compliance to Health & Safety legislation and contracts conditions. The most critical conditions being that all work is completed to a high standard, in a safe working manner, within programme and to the total satisfaction of our client.
This is a key supporting role within the team, contributing to strong communication, collaboration, and a culture built on Building, Sharing, and Caring throughout project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
• All aspects associated with a qualified NVQ Level 3 electrician with proven experience of working within a similar environment.
• Professional development and supervising of site personnel including trainees and apprentices.
• Undertaking required training and information gathering to support any updates or changes to regulations.
• Developing positive relationships with your colleagues, our clients and all other site operatives.
• Execute tasks efficiently while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship.
• Collaborate with our team to deliver outstanding results on time and within budget.
• Knowledge/understanding of the contract design and construction drawings.
• Identify and implement improvements to any aspect of the service that we provide.
• Regular use of our computer systems and other software packages.
• Adhere to current Health & Safety legislation and undertake works in accordance with safe working practices.
• Be an ambassador for the organisation whilst undertaking works on site.
• Ensure effective communication between the client and the office/supervisor/manager.
• Report any issues or concerns to your manager or supervisor in respect to the project or task you are working on to ensure there are no delays in completion so as not to encounter any contract penalty clauses.
• Ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with the client’s requirements/specifications and provide exceptional levels of customer care.
• Carry out works to the required standard whilst using sustainable resources and being environmentally conscious.
• Undertake duties in line with role progression and business requirements.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Princebuild is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we are here to support you.
Important Information
• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) and may require additional client-specific vetting.
• This role may require travel and occasional overnight stays as needed
• The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected. It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not include or be limited to the information given above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the manager’s discretion.
Essential requirements
What We’re Looking For We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and experience. To succeed in this role, you will ideally have: Essential: • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations including AM2 (or equivalent) • Up to date 18th Edition Qualification (Amendment 4:2026) • Proven and recent experience working within a similar environment – commercial, industrial and domestic experience • Strong organisational, leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coordinate tasks and support project delivery effectively. • A proactive, positive, and solutions-focused approach aligned with our values of Building, Sharing, and Caring • Excellent communication and teamwork skills • Confidence using IT systems (Microsoft Office and project tools) • Full UK driving licence (minimum 6 months post-test experience) • Commitment to professional standards, learning, and continuous improvement Desirable: • C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing • SMSTS or SSSTS • First Aid at Work certification We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement. Attitude, potential, and willingness to learn are just as important to us. Please Note: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check (including the Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists), any may require additional vetting as required by clients. All checks must be maintained and renewed upon request. Personal Competencies • Communicates clearly and professionally in all situations • Represents Princebuild with pride and integrity • Balances personal goals with Princebuild objectives • Takes ownership and delivers on commitments • Makes sound, practical decisions • Supports and motivates others within the team • Adapts positively to changing project demands • Understands the commercial and practical realities of construction • Demonstrates Building, Sharing, and Caring in everything they do • Brings a practical, solutions-focused mindset • Remains resilient under pressure • Shows empathy, integrity and awareness of others
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