This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Building Services Engineer (Electrical) to join our Building Engineering services Projects team! If you are looking to develop your Electrical engineering skills in building services design and project management then this could be the role for you! Any relevant building services electrical work experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
What can we offer?
We are fully committed to helping you develop and gain Chartered Membership of the CIBSE or IET by providing an excellent structured Graduate programme to help you become a professionally qualified Building Engineering services Engineer.
We can offer a broad range of experience across our vast building’s portfolio and some external clients. Projects range from refurbishments through to new build projects. Our properties include over 18000 residential properties, 800 corporate assets, commercial office buildings, leisure and educational facilities, as well as unique and historical buildings such as the Spinnaker Tower, Southsea Castle and Portsmouth Guildhall.
Who is the person?
- Have an accredited undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or an accredited Post-Graduate Diploma or Masters.
- Have a passion for Buildings and engineering and be keen to develop a career in Building Engineering Services.
- Be able to seek out relevant knowledge, learn quickly and have an excellent work ethic to ensure objectives are met.
- Be an excellent communicator, not afraid to ask questions when necessary and be able to work well in a team environment.
- Be extremely organised and display excellent attention to detail.
- Have basic CAD skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
- Either have a full driving licence and provide a car for work or have a commitment to learn to drive, as you will be visiting various sites across Portsmouth and will need to be able to travel effectively between them.
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals.
Additional information
Assessment day and interviews are expected to be held w/c 13th July 2026.
You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the ‘Who is the Person’ points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
