Lead Electrical Engineer

Overview

As Lead Electrical Engineer, you will oversee electrical maintenance and fault resolution for a large facilities management operation in Westminster. You’ll act as the site Electrical Authorised Person, ensuring safe, compliant repairs and planned shutdowns. Your hands-on expertise will drive reliable building services and support across single- and three-phase systems. This role offers growth within a security-cleared environment and a pathway to leadership in engineering excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• 52,400 salary
• 24 days holiday + public holidays
• Life Cover two times annual salary
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Complete planned preventative and reactive maintenance across electrical systems
• Act as the main Electrical Authorised Person on site
• Diagnose faults, source parts, and perform repairs, inspections and testing
• Support electrical shutdown planning, project works, and coordination with specialist contractors and wider engineering team

Key requirements

• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance of electrical infrastructure in a building services setting
• 18th Edition qualification and experience in inspection and testing
• City and Guilds or NVQ equivalent Level 3 in electrical installation engineering
• AM1/AM2 (Desirable)
• CP clearance requirements: current CTC or ability to obtain
• Ability to work independently and with stakeholders including clients and subcontractors
• Commitment to safety and workmanship standards

• Independent work ethic
• Client and subcontractor collaboration
• Problem-solving and practical judgment
• 18th Edition (BS7671)
• Electrical installation and commissioning
• Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing

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