Lightning Protection Installation Engineer

Key Accountabilities (major end results the job is expected to achieve):

• Install Lightning Protection and earthing systems on a variety of tall structures such as high-rise offices and flats. This will involve working to pre-designed schemes including drawings, a risk assessment and method statement.
• Undertake upgrades to existing Lightning Protection systems to specified instructions provided.
• In order to work safely, scaffolding, work platforms, as well as other safety devices.
• Accurately complete Company paperwork including point of work risk assessment, job sheets, material schedules and timesheets and ensure this is returned to the office-based team.
• Provide on site communications and advice to either the client or managers of a project, ensuring the Company is professionally represented at all times.

Job Context / Key Challenges:

Lightning Protection is a key niche service for the company and the environment is highly regulated (BS EN 62305:2006) requiring our clients to undertake testing at least once a year.

The work undertaken is generally outdoors and at height, requiring our Engineers to gain access to roof tops and systems in sometimes difficult to reach places. The lifting and use of light equipment are required.

The types of sites an Engineer will work on, ranges for high-rise domestic residential properties to large retail units and industrial structures such as towers and chimneys. Driving is a critical part of the role given the size and location of the customer base.

Person Profile (Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill and Experience):

• Strong and proven experience in Lightning Protection (either testing, repair or installation background)
• NVQ 2 or NVQ3 as a Lightning Conductor Engineer
• Customer facing experience in a field service environment
• Good planning and organisation skills
• IPAF, SSSTS and PASMA qualifications desirable
• CSCS Card Holder
• Full UK driving license