Lead Engineer

Overview

In this Engineering Manager role, you lead the FM maintenance team on a prestigious national contract, driving safe and compliant multi-skilled maintenance delivery. You oversee HV/LV switching operations, ensure service standards and KPIs are met, and coordinate specialist contractors and suppliers. You will support the Facilities Management Service Co-ordinator and Engineering Director, shaping risk-aware operations in a critical infrastructure environment. The role offers leadership exposure and dedicated HV AP training pathways, enabling you to advance professionally. This is a hands-on, impact-focused position for a senior electrical engineer with strong management instincts.

Pay / Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• High Voltage Appointed Person training
• career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Manager and guide the FM team in planned and reactive maintenance
• Oversee compliance activities, records, audits, and reporting while managing client relationships
• Supervise HV and LV switching operations per safe systems of work
• Ensure contractual KPIs and service standards are achieved; coordinate specialist contractors
• Provide operational cover for the FM Service Co-ordinator and Engineering Director when required

Key requirements

• Proven experience in an engineering management role with a strong electrical bias
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings; strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Solid knowledge of health and safety legislation; strong communication skills
• Experience in a critical or high-availability environment is desirable
• HV/LV Appointed Person experience is advantageous; willingness to complete HV AP course is essential

• strong communication
• stakeholder relationship management
• problem-solving
• HV/LV switching operations
• interpretation of electrical drawings
• high voltage safety systems and procedures

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