Lead Engineer in Sheffield, Yorkshire

Location: Midlands Based | Salary: DOE Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Electrician? Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Lead Engineer to join a professional and growing electrical services company. This is a customer-facing, field-based role requiring a reliable, forward-thinking individual who can work independently and as part of a wider team. You will be responsible for carrying out electrical installation, testing, and fault diagnosis at client sites across the UK, maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical installation and testing works at agreed customer sites.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults efficiently in line with training and company procedures.
• Working safely in a variety of environments, taking all necessary precautions to prevent danger and avoid injury.
• Liaising with the Operations Supervisor regarding work schedules and daily activities.
• Communicating effectively with staff and customers at all levels while on site.
• Maintaining excellent timekeeping, adhering strictly to start and finish times as detailed in work schedules issued in advance.
• Proactively identifying and preventing potential areas of customer dissatisfaction, including effective route planning and forward preparation.
• Maintaining a professional appearance and complying fully with company uniform standards at all times.
• Demonstrating flexibility and willingness to travel to any destination within the UK, including during emergency situations.
• Mentoring Apprentices/Trainee Engineers.
• Providing technical assistance/support with difficult faults or jobs.
• Being willing to work unsocial hours when required, including Bank Holidays.
• Undertaking any other ad-hoc duties as directed by the company.

Requirements

As part of the role, you will also be expected to:

• Complete all required paperwork accurately, efficiently, and on time.
• Ensure all documentation is submitted to Head Office no later than the following Monday after works are completed.
• Send all data to the Operations Assistant in the correct format in line with company standards.

Health, Safety & Compliance

All employees are required to:

• Comply with all employment legislation and relevant codes of good practice.
• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated legislation.
• Co-operate fully with the company and colleagues to ensure statutory and safety requirements are met at all times.

Qualifications

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Level 2 and Level 3 Technical Certificates.

Desirable:

• 2391 Testing & Inspection qualification (or 2392, with a booked test date).
• Gold JIB Card.
• PASMA and IPAF certifications.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary package based on experience.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Opportunities for training and further professional development.
• Supportive management and clear communication of work schedules.
• The opportunity to work with a reputable and professional electrical services provider.

Next Steps

Apply to this Lead Engineer role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Margot Chawner in our Construction team on 0116 262 3733. If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.

About Regional Recruitment

This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors. To explore more roles available across the UK, please visit or get in touch with us directly: Telephone: 0116 262 3733.