Lead Electrical Engineer

Overview

As Lead Electrical Engineer on site in Westminster, you will oversee planned and reactive electrical maintenance within a building Services environment. You will act as Electrical Authorised Person, diagnose faults, source parts, and manage inspections and tests, while supporting shutdowns and contractor work. The role sits in a safety‑focused, professional team delivering compliant, reliable electrical infrastructure. You will drive high standards and contribute to a low‑carbon, resilient built environment. This is a hands‑on, collaborative position with a clear pathway to professional qualification and clearance requirements.

Pay / Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Life Cover
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance across single‑ and three‑phase electrical systems
• Act as the Electrical Authorised Person on site after training and assessment
• Diagnose faults, source parts and complete electrical repairs, inspections and testing
• Support electrical shutdown planning, project works, and coordination with specialist subcontractors and wider engineering team

Key requirements

• 18th Edition qualification and experience in inspection and testing
• City and Guilds or NVQ equivalent level, including Level 3 electrical installation engineering
• AM1 and AM2 achievement in installing and commissioning electrotechnical systems
• Ability to perform Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing per BS7671
• Ability to work independently and apply practical problem solving
• Good communication with clients, colleagues and subcontractors
• CTC clearance currently held or ability to obtain as part of recruitment
• Experience with electrical maintenance in a building services environment
• strong emphasis on safety and high workmanship standards

• teamwork
• safety consciousness
• problem solving
• electrical maintenance
• planned preventative maintenance
• reactive maintenance

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