Lead Engineer
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£40,000 to £49,999
£40000 - £45000 per annum
London City
London
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12-09-2025 04:28 PM
2025-10-12
Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: St Pauls
Prestigious Commercial building
Salary: Up to £45k + Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm
This leading name in the Facilities Management (FM) sector is seeking a confident and technically skilled Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee building services at a high-profile commercial office site. This is a critical role for someone with solid experience in M&E maintenance who can lead from the front, manage tasks effectively, and ensure compliance and safety at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
- Supervise a small team of engineers and coordinate with contractors as required.
- Ensure all works meet current H&S regulations, statutory compliance, and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Carry out hands-on maintenance including emergency lighting, LV distribution, UPS, lighting controls, BMS adjustments, and fault-finding.
- Manage documentation, logbooks, and ensure asset registers are up to date.
- Act as the technical point of contact for the client, attending site meetings and supporting audits.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent (essential)
- 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (essential)
- Testing & Inspection qualification (preferable)
- Experience in a client-facing commercial environment
- Strong leadership, communication, and fault-resolution skills
- A stable, long-term role in a flagship commercial setting
- Supportive team culture with progression opportunities
- Excellent benefits package and training provided
- Weekly call out bonus
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