Engineering Lead /Supervisor (Electrical)

Mitie Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a Senior Electrical Team Lead to supervise electrical maintenance across three client sites in Portsmouth. The role combines hands-on engineering with leadership, ensuring safety and compliance while delivering high-quality maintenance work.

You will lead a small team of engineers, manage subcontractors, and drive performance against KPIs, with on-call duties and a UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical maintenance across client sites.
• Ensure planned preventative maintenance is completed on schedule and per contract.
• Lead, manage and support a team of engineers, ensuring compliance with safety policies.
• Supervise subcontractors, ensuring works align with RAMS and site rules.
• Monitor KPIs and participate in training, appraisals and development activities.

Skills

Team Leading

Electrical maintenance

Health & Safety

IT literacy

Driving licence

On-call availability

Education

City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent electrical qualification

Job description

Reference: 107758

ROLE: Senior Electrical Team Lead

HOURS: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday (with on call) - 7:30am - 4pm

LOCATION: Portsmouth (3 sites)

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for an Engineering Lead /Supervisor (Electrical) to oversee planned and reactive maintenance across three client sites, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. This is a hands‑on supervisory role, combining technical expertise with leadership and compliance responsibility. Are you a Senior Electrical Engineer, Team Leader, or Supervisor in your current position? If so, please read on: This position could lend itself to an individual that knows they are ready to step up a level but currently not being given that opportunity. If you can demonstrate you have the technical skills, hunger, and desire to lead a small team then we want to hear from you. If you are already in a Team Leader or Supervisory role and your current company no longer serve your career aspirations, or you simply need a change, then this role will be idea for you.

Role Responsibilities

• Supervise and deliver electrical maintenance and repair works across multiple client sites.
• Ensure all planned preventative maintenance is completed in line with schedules and contractual requirements.
• Lead, manage and support a team of engineers, ensuring compliance with Mitie and site Health & Safety policies.
• Supervise subcontractors, ensuring works are carried out in line with RAMS and site rules.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and actively participate in training, appraisals, and development activities.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role:

• City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent electrical qualification
• Ability to obtain SC Clearance

What we're looking for

• Experience in Team Leading or Supervising in Facilities/Engineering.
• Strong experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work or relevant compliance understanding.
• IT literacy, with the ability to accurately record work and documentation.
• Willingness to join a call‑out rota and hold a full UK driving licence.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, ECS/ECC and IOSH Managing Safely (desirable)

Ref:107758 Location:Portsmouth Employment:Full time Role Classification:3