Lead Electrical Engineer

Options Resourcing Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard company benefits package

Job summary

Options Resourcing Ltd is recruiting a Lead Electrical Engineer to join a facilities management team in St James's, London. The role blends hands-on electrical maintenance with technical leadership across a portfolio of commercial buildings.

You will deliver PPMs, reactive repairs and fault finding, ensure compliance with BS 7671 and health and safety legislation, and guide other engineers. The salary is £52,000 per annum with a Monday to Friday pattern.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) - essential.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing, or equivalent - desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical maintenance within commercial buildings.
• Experience in Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer or Supervisory role.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic skills; familiarity with RAMS and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance across the portfolio.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults, carrying out repairs and remedial works as required.
• Undertake electrical inspections, testing and fault finding in line with relevant regulations.
• Ensure all electrical systems are maintained safely and efficiently.
• Support and coordinate maintenance activities, providing technical guidance to other engineers where required.
• Ensure all works comply with BS 7671, health and safety legislation and statutory requirements.
• Review RAMS and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logbooks and compliance documentation.
• Assist with small works, electrical upgrades and refurbishment projects.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and site teams to ensure effective delivery of maintenance services.
• Monitor the quality of work and identify opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Support general building services maintenance where required, including HVAC-related duties.

Skills

Leadership

Fault finding

Independent working

Health and safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer

Location: St James's, London

Salary: £52,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefits: Standard company benefits package

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join a leading facilities management (FM) company, covering a portfolio of commercial buildings in St James's, London.

This is a hands-on, electrically biased role combining day-to-day electrical maintenance with technical leadership and supervision. You will be responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and fault finding across the portfolio, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with statutory requirements.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in commercial electrical maintenance, with the ability to lead by example, support other engineers and maintain excellent service delivery standards.

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm No call-out rota Portfolio of commercial buildings in St James's, London

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive electrical maintenance across the portfolio.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults, carrying out repairs and remedial works as required.
• Undertake electrical inspections, testing and fault finding in line with relevant regulations.
• Ensure all electrical systems are maintained safely and efficiently.
• Support and coordinate maintenance activities, providing technical guidance to other engineers where required.
• Ensure all works comply with BS 7671, health and safety legislation and statutory requirements.
• Review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logbooks and compliance documentation.
• Assist with small works, electrical upgrades and refurbishment projects.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and site teams to ensure effective delivery of maintenance services.
• Monitor the quality of work and identify opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Support general building services maintenance where required, including HVAC-related duties.

Skills & Experience Required

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) - essential.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing, or equivalent - desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical maintenance within commercial buildings.
• Previous experience in a Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer or Supervisory position.
• Strong practical electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of statutory compliance, electrical safety and health and safety regulations.
• Experience carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Knowledge of general building services and HVAC systems.
• Ability to work independently while supporting and guiding other engineers.
• Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Competent using CAFM systems and completing maintenance documentation.

Salary & Benefits

• £52,000 per annum
• Standard company benefits package
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• No call-out rota