Lead Electrical Engineer

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to deliver both planned and reactive FM maintenance services across a complex healthcare estate.

The role requires senior electrical technical leadership, AP status (HV/LV), and proven fault-finding expertise to ensure reliability of critical power systems and safety.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship and relevant electrical engineering qualifications.
• Significant experience in complex safety-critical environments.
• Current or previous Authorised Person (AP) status, ideally HV and/or LV.
• 18th Edition and Inspection & Testing qualifications.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the senior electrical technical specialist across a complex healthcare estate.
• Leading the diagnosis and resolution of complex electrical faults affecting critical infrastructure.
• Providing technical leadership for HV and LV distribution systems, standby generation, UPS and critical power supplies.
• Holding Authorised Person (AP) responsibilities and supporting safe systems of work across the estate.
• Supporting lifecycle projects, asset replacement programmes and engineering improvements.
• Coaching and developing engineering teams through technical mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Working closely with Trust stakeholders, Authorising Engineers and specialist contractors.
• Participating in the senior technical on-call and escalation rota.

Skills

Leadership

Fault diagnosis

Communication

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

18th Edition

Inspection & Testing qualifications

Authorised Person (AP) status

Job description

Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation.

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression.

We are looking for an Lead Electrical Engineer who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same.

As the Lead Electrical Engineer, you will provide the delivery of both planned and reactive FM maintenance services.

The Lead Electrical Engineer, will be responsible for:

• Acting as the senior electrical technical specialist across a complex acute healthcare estate.
• Leading the diagnosis and resolution of complex electrical faults affecting critical infrastructure.
• Providing technical leadership for HV and LV distribution systems, standby generation, UPS systems and critical power supplies.
• Holding Authorised Person (AP) responsibilities and supporting safe systems of work across the estate.
• Supporting lifecycle projects, asset replacement programmes and engineering improvements.
• Coaching and developing engineering teams through technical mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Working closely with Trust stakeholders, Authorising Engineers and specialist contractors.
• Participating in the senior technical on-call and escalation rota.

To be successful for this Lead Electrical Engineer role you must have:

• A recognised electrical apprenticeship and relevant electrical engineering qualifications.
• Significant experience within complex, safety-critical environments.
• Current or previous Authorised Person (AP) status, ideally HV and/or LV.
• Strong experience of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems.Proven fault-finding and problem-solving expertise.
• 18th Edition and Inspection & Testing qualifications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions at all levels.
• Critical environment experience.
• Standby generation, UPS and critical power resilience experience.
• Asbestos awareness qualifications.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or similar health and safety training.

If you feel you have the necessary skills set and experience to perform this Lead Electrical Engineer, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development,