CNI Lead Engineer (Electrical bias)

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the maintenance service sector is seeking a CNI Lead Engineer with electrical bias. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operational integrity of Critical National Infrastructure assets, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. This role requires strong people management skills, a background in engineering, and a proven track record in a critical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a Data Centre or critical environment.
• HV/LV systems experience as an Authorised Person.
• Proven track record in management of planned and reactive works.

Responsibilities

• Ensure CNI assets are operational and compliant with KPIs.
• Manage PPM scheduling, incident escalation, and technical support.
• Drive continuous improvement and support business continuity planning.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Qualified electrical and/or mechanical engineer

Tools

MS Office

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CNI Lead Engineer (Electrical bias), royal leamington spa

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royal leamington spa, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Role - CNI (Critical National Infrastructure) Lead Engineer

We are looking for an experienced CNI Lead Engineer – Electrical Bias to work with a Mitie client to conduct work that provides a multi-skilled maintenance service to Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), which covers electrical and mechanical disciplines and to provide a reactive and pro-active maintenance service as per project requirements to all operational equipment.

Tasks that have been identified are as follows:

Responsible for ensuring Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) assets are fully operational and compliant with KPIs. Acts as the primary client contact for CNI operations, overseeing PPM scheduling, shift planning, incident escalation, and technical support. Also manages reporting (capacity, incidents, weekly updates), drives continuous improvement, supports business continuity planning, and ensures accurate change control processes.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in a similar role within a Data Centre or similar critical environment with a proven track record in the effective management of planned programme of works and reactive works coordinating multi skilled work groups
• Previous experience of having been appointed as an Authorised Person for HV/LV systems.
• Excellent people management skills while able to manage sub-contractors and supply chain
• Fully conversant with current H&S legislation and process management systems
• Understanding of asset management information systems together with remote monitoring integrated technology
• Holder of a full and valid driving licence
• Qualified electrical and/or mechanical engineer (BS7671 qualified, City & Guilds Engr, ONC, Building Services, etc..) or equivalent
• IT literate in MS Office

Skills & Behaviours:

• Excellent communicator both verbal and in writing
• Analytical and organisational skills (customer service skills)
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Enables others to excel
• Driven to complete tasks above expectations
• Diligent, professional and intuitive
• Able to interpret contract detail and implement requirements
• Negation and problem solving skills
• Ability to make informed choices using a wide variety of information