Electrical Engineer
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£40,000 to £49,999
£47000 per annum, Benefits: £47,000 Salary + (Overtime ) + Career development
South East
London
JO-2208-251702
08-01-2026 04:51 PM
2026-02-07
- Lead Engineer Our client is seeking to recruit an experienced Lead Engineer, offering a comprehensive benefits package alongside structured training and clear, rapid progression opportunities into management. This is a rare and excellent opportunity for long-term career development within a high-performing environment.
Key Responsibilities- Team Leadership: Create and maintain a positive team culture that promotes collaboration, service excellence, and individual development.
- Technician Management: Lead and support Workspace Engineering Technicians by setting clear objectives, providing guidance, and enabling successful performance.
- Communication: Clearly articulate the account vision and objectives, translating strategy into actionable deliverables and demonstrating individual and team contributions.
- Coaching & Mentoring: Coach and mentor direct reports, supporting the creation of development plans and conducting regular performance reviews.
- Contract Compliance: Ensure full compliance with client contractual requirements and consistently meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Systems Operation: Competently operate all building systems, including High Voltage (HV) operations where required.
- Inspections & Audits: Carry out regular plant and works inspections, audits, and reviews to drive operational excellence across the site.
- Procedures & Training: Support the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), delivering training where necessary.
- Risk & Safety Management: Adhere to and promote account Risk & Safety practices to minimise operational risk and prevent service disruption.
- Vendor Management: Coordinate, manage, and oversee vendors delivering a wide range of workplace-related services on site.
- Collaboration & Innovation: Work closely with the wider team to identify opportunities to improve technical service delivery and enhance the overall workplace experience.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing service enhancements and efficiencies.
- Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
- L8 Domestic Water certification.
- Competence in operating evaporative cooling water systems with a strong understanding of Legionella control.
- HV Authorised Person status.
- City & Guilds 236 Parts 1 and 2.
- Strong knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
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