Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: City of Westminster, CITY OF WESTMINSTER
Company: EQUANS
Salary: £52,484 to £52,484 a year
Hours: Full-time
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 28 Aug 2026
Closing date: 27 Sept 2026
Summary
Equans is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team in Westminster, London. This is a full time, site based role working day shifts 4 on 4 off. On offer is a salary of £52,400 and benefits package.
What will you deliver?
- Complete planned preventative and reactive maintenance across single phase and three phase electrical systems
- Act as the main Electrical Authorised Person on site following the required training and assessment
- Diagnose faults, source parts and complete electrical repairs, inspections and testing
- Support electrical shutdown planning, project works, specialist contractors and the wider engineering team
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Life Cover
- Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Corporate Social Responsibility days
- Learning and development opportunities
- Support for professional qualifications
- Employee Referral Programme
- Access to employee networks and wellbeing resources
- 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme
Who are you?
- Experienced in planned preventative and reactive maintenance of electrical infrastructure within a building services environment
- Qualified to the 18th Edition and experienced in inspection and testing
- Qualified to City and Guilds or NVQ equivalent level, including Level 3 electrical installation engineering
- Qualified in installing and commissioning electrotechnical systems, with AM1 and AM2 achievement
- Able to complete electrical repairs, Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing in accordance with the current edition of BS7671
- Able to work independently, use initiative and apply practical problem solving
- Comfortable working with clients, colleagues and specialist subcontractors
- Able to demonstrate sound judgement and a commitment to high standards of safety and workmanship
- Currently holding CTC clearance or able to obtain CTC clearance
Background checks
This role requires CTC clearance due to the government environment. Candidates must either hold current CTC clearance or be able to successfully obtain it as part of the recruitment process.
Who are we?
In the UK and Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management, regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees deliver decarbonisation across the built environment, helping businesses, communities, and government accelerate their transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans operates in 20 countries with over 90,000 employees and a turnover of €19.2 billion in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.
At Equans, we strive to be recognised for operational excellence and as the best place to work. We embed our core values of Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus in everything we do, fostering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.
We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and all who identify with protected groups under the Equality Act 2010. Join us at Equans and be part of a welcoming, inclusive workplace where you can be your true self.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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