Lead Engineer, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Electrical Engineering

Position: Lead Engineer (Permanent)
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