At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a skilled team, ensuring critical systems run smoothly and safely.
- Company: Join a cutting-edge company focused on critical infrastructure maintenance.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, overtime pay, and a structured work-life balance.
- Other info: Minimal on-call duties with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role while making a real impact in critical environments.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and experience in critical settings.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Lead Electrical Engineer (Critical Site) Position: Lead Engineer (Electrical Bias) Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:00) Location: High Wycombe Salary: £45,000 + Overtime + On-Call Allowance
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to step into a leadership role? We are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee maintenance operations at our state-of-the-art critical site. Operating on a desirable Monday to Friday (07:00 - 15:00) schedule, this role offers the perfect balance of engineering leadership and excellent work-life balance, with additional earning potential through overtime.
Your Role
- Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and coordinate a skilled team of 4 maintenance engineers.
- Planned Maintenance: Execute and oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical works.
- Site Compliance: Maintain the highest safety and operational standards across all critical infrastructure.
- On-Call Support: Participate in an on-call rota (noting that actual site call-outs are historically minimal).
What We Are Looking For
- Electrical Bias: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, plus 18th Edition wiring regulations.
- Critical Environments: Proven experience working in critical environments (e.g., data centres, banks, hospitals, or major commercial hubs).
- Leadership Skills: Experience supervising engineers, assigning workloads, or a strong desire to step up into management.
- Problem Solver: Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure within a critical environment.
What We Offer
- Work-Life Balance: Structured 37.5-hour week
- Earning Potential: Competitive base salary plus lucrative overtime rates.
- Peace of Mind: Low-frequency on-call rota on a highly secure, modern site.
