Lead Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer 

Location: St Pauls

Prestigious Commercial building

Salary: Up to £45k + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm



This leading name in the Facilities Management (FM) sector is seeking a confident and technically skilled Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee building services at a high-profile commercial office site. This is a critical role for someone with solid experience in M&E maintenance who can lead from the front, manage tasks effectively, and ensure compliance and safety at all times.



Key Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive electrical maintenance.

Supervise a small team of engineers and coordinate with contractors as required.

Ensure all works meet current H&S regulations, statutory compliance, and service level agreements (SLAs).

Carry out hands-on maintenance including emergency lighting, LV distribution, UPS, lighting controls, BMS adjustments, and fault-finding.

Manage documentation, logbooks, and ensure asset registers are up to date.

Act as the technical point of contact for the client, attending site meetings and supporting audits.Candidate Requirements:

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent (essential)

18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (essential)

Testing & Inspection qualification (preferable)

Experience in a client-facing commercial environment

Strong leadership, communication, and fault-resolution skillsWhat’s On Offer

A stable, long-term role in a flagship commercial setting

Supportive team culture with progression opportunities

Excellent benefits package and training provided

Weekly call out bonus