Lead Electrical Engineer

To work as a technical professional who provides leadership for a team of electrical engineers. He or she is expected to provide mentorship and guidance to engineers, as well as contribute to the development of the Electrical Services Department. The individual must ensure that processes are followed, and product quality is maintained. As a lead engineer your ability to create cooperation and unity within the team is important.

Location:Mixture of office & site-based working

Office:
Acorn House, Slough

Sites:
London & South East

Salary:Competitive (Depending on experience)

• Company Events
• Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family
• 25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)

• Providing technical direction and leadership for a team of engineers performing electrical installation, maintenance, testing & repairs within the Acorn portfolio
• Mentoring and guiding engineers
• Contributing to the development & growth of the Electrical Services department
• Ensuring that engineering processes are followed throughout the team
• Maintaining quality & standard of work
• To be a key individual within the department to all internal & external customers.
• Stay up to date with the latest electrical regulations, ensuring all work complies with these regulations & health and safety standards. This would include delivering this information to other engineers
• Provide technical advice and support to the office team & non-electrical departments within the business
• To complete appraisals with direct reports
• To assist where needed in carrying out technical surveys
• To act as project lead in running projects and works
• To assist with training of all electrical qualified engineers within Acorn
• Any other reasonable instruction from the Electrical Technical Manager or their line managers

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was completed. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.

Requirements & Skills

• Ability to mentor and guide engineers
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to troubleshooting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• To be self-motivated
• Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician – City & Guilds 2360 (or equivalent) & NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• AM2
• City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• 3 years’ experience managing engineers
• LV AP (Ideal not essential)
• IPAF (Ideal not essential)
• PASMA (Ideal not essential)
• Valid Driver’s License
• DBS Check

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.