Lead Resident Engineer

Overview

As Lead Resident Engineer (Electrical Bias) on a prestigious London site for JLL, you lead the engineering presence and ensure high standards of safety, compliance, and service. You will blend hands-on technical work with strong client engagement and responsible maintenance leadership. On-site you’ll drive planned and reactive maintenance, monitor performance, and guide others to deliver reliable building services. This role offers impact through improving reliability and customer satisfaction in a high-profile property.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site lead engineer and main point of contact for engineering matters
• Foster strong client and stakeholder relationships to ensure high customer satisfaction
• Deliver planned preventive maintenance and reactive repairs across electrical and building services
• Ensure compliance with statutory regs, health and safety, and company procedures
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors to meet quality and performance standards
• Monitor plant/equipment performance and identify reliability improvements
• Assist with technical reporting, audits, risk assessments, and permit-to-work processes
• Manage engineering documentation and accurate maintenance records in CAFM systems
• Provide technical guidance to fellow engineers on site as needed (no direct line management)
• Promote a proactive maintenance culture focused on service excellence and continuous improvement

Key requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
• Experience in Facilities Management, Building Services, or Commercial Maintenance environments
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, infrastructure, and statutory compliance
• Multi-skilled experience with mechanical/building services is desirable
• Experience as lead/senior engineer coordinating site activities
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder relationship management
• Experience using CAFM systems and producing maintenance reports
• Excellent understanding of safe systems of work, permits, and compliance
• Proactive, organized, and customer-focused approach
• DBS check at offer stage

• customer-focused
• stakeholder management
• proactive planning
• Electrical systems knowledge
• Building services knowledge
• Planned and reactive maintenance

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