Lead Electrical Engineer

Equans Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days leave

Life Cover

Employee discounts

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work

Holiday purchase

CSR days

Learning & development

Professional qualifications support

Referral program

Wellbeing resources

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Equans Group is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Westminster, London team on a full-time, site-based basis. The role operates on a 4-on 4-off day shift with a salary of 52,400 and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will be responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance, acting as the Electrical Authorised Person, diagnosing faults, sourcing parts, and supporting project works and contractors while maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in planned preventative and reactive maintenance of electrical systems.
• Qualified to 18th Edition and experienced in inspection and testing.
• City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification including Level 3 electrical installation engineering.
• Able to install and commission electrotechnical systems and achieve AM1/AM2.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance across single and three-phase systems.
• Act as Electrical Authorised Person on site after training and assessment.
• Diagnose faults, source parts, and complete repairs, inspections and testing.
• Support shutdown planning, project works, and coordination with subcontractors.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

On-site leadership

Inspection & testing

Problem solving

Client liaison

Safety awareness

Education

18th Edition

City and Guilds/NVQ Level 3

AM1/AM2

Job description

Equans is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team in Westminster, London.

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.

This is a full time, site based role working day shifts 4 on 4 off.

On offer is a salary of 52,400 and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Complete planned preventative and reactive maintenance across single phase and three phase electrical systems
• Act as the main Electrical Authorised Person on site following the required training and assessment
• Diagnose faults, source parts and complete electrical repairs, inspections and testing
• Support electrical shutdown planning, project works, specialist contractors and the wider engineering team

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Life Cover
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Corporate Social Responsibility days
• Learning and development opportunities
• Support for professional qualifications
• Employee Referral Programme
• Access to employee networks and wellbeing resources
• 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme

Who are you?

• Experienced in planned preventative and reactive maintenance of electrical infrastructure within a building services environment
• Qualified to the 18th Edition and experienced in inspection and testing
• Qualified to City and Guilds or NVQ equivalent level, including Level 3 electrical installation engineering
• Qualified in installing and commissioning electrotechnical systems, with AM1 and AM2 achievement
• Able to complete electrical repairs, Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing in accordance with the current edition of BS7671
• Able to work independently, use initiative and apply practical problem solving
• Comfortable working with clients, colleagues and specialist subcontractors
• Able to demonstrate sound judgement and a commitment to high standards of safety and workmanship
• Currently holding CTC clearance or able to obtain CTC clearance

Background checks

This role requires CTC clearance due to the government environment.

Candidates must either hold current CTC clearance or be able to successfully obtain it as part of the recruitment process.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services.

Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024.

Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence

• empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day.

Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements.

A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us. As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks.

StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey.

We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment.

Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. To find out more about this scheme.

Agency involvement is not required.

All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.