Overview

Established in 1994, ECG Facilities Services is a leading provider of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) maintenance across the UK. With a strong presence in the commercial, retail and industrial sectors, ECG also delivers specialist services in water hygiene and managed services – operating 24/7, 365 days a year.

St James Quarter is Edinburgh’s premier lifestyle destination, redefining the city’s retail and leisure landscape with a bold, modern vision. Located in the heart of Scotland’s capital, this dynamic mixed-use development welcomes over 20 million visitors annually, making it one of the most vibrant and high-footfall destinations in the UK.

Spanning 850,000 square feet of retail space within a total footprint of 1.7 million square feet, St James Quarter is home to over 80 retailers including global fashion and beauty brands such as Zara, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, H Beauty, and John Lewis & Partners. Guests can also explore over 30 restaurants and bars, from casual bites to fine dining, with standout venues like Duck & Waffle, Ka Pao, and the celebrated Bonnie & Wild Scottish food hall.

ECG are looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer who will form part of the site-based engineering team for the M&E and Fabric Services Contract at St James Quarter in Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

• Routine PPM visits and reactive repairs (when required) to electrical services assets (Internal, External and Emergency Lighting, Distribution Boards) and carrying out meter readings etc.
• Weekly sprinkler system bell testing. Daily / Weekly inspections of Plant Rooms, Switchrooms, Roof Areas and Car Parks.
• Plant room status and cleanliness checks.
• Accompanying sub-contractors around site for PPM/reactive works, when instructed to do so.
• Operate a tablet device in conjunction with ECG’s CAFM system ensuring all PPM and reactive tasks are completed timeously.
• Develop positive working relationships with all stakeholders to enhance the professional reputation of ECG, whilst protecting the clients brand.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Operations Director, Technical Services Manager, Compliance Team and Security Team.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Experience operating in the private FM sector.
• Solid understanding of SFG20 service specification.
• Excellent customer communication skills.
• Self-starter, able to work on own initiative as a conscientious team player.
• Organised communicator with strong inter-personal skills.
• High level of verbal, written and numeric skills.
• To be highly flexible in accordance with the challenging demands of a “World-Class” Retail and Leisure destination.
• Retail Destination / Shopping Centre experience (desirable)

Qualifications

• City and Guilds/NVQ/SVQ: Level II/III – 18th Edition Electrical Installations 2382 (BS7671)
• Inspection and Testing 2391-52 (desirable)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.