Lead Engineer

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.

Candidate Requirements:

• 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

What\’s On Offer:

• 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