Lead Electrical Engineer - Onsite FM

Wates Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS - London is seeking an experienced Lead Resident Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our Facilities Management team, delivering a first-class engineering service on behalf of JLL at a prestigious commercial property in London.

You will act as the lead engineering presence on site, combining technical expertise with client engagement and service delivery excellence, taking ownership of day-to-day operations while staying involved in maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Experience in Facilities Management, Building Services, or Commercial Maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience acting as a lead engineer or site lead coordinating activities.
• Experience using CAFM systems and producing maintenance reports.
• Proactive, organised and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead engineering representative on site and primary contact for engineering matters.
• Build relationships with the client and stakeholders to ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Deliver planned preventive maintenance and reactive tasks across electrical and building services.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, health & safety, and company procedures.
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors and monitor quality and performance.
• Monitor plant and equipment and identify reliability improvements.
• Support technical reporting, risk assessments and permit-to-work processes.
• Maintain engineering documentation and CAFM records.
• Provide guidance to engineers on site when required.
• Drive a proactive maintenance culture focused on service excellence.

Skills

Lead on-site engineering

Fault-finding & diagnostics

Client-facing relationships

Maintenance planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

Tools

CAFM systems

Maintenance reporting

Job description

WPS - London is seeking an experienced Lead Resident Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our Facilities Management team, delivering a first-class engineering service on behalf of JLL at a prestigious commercial property in London.

You will act as the lead engineering presence on site, combining technical expertise with client engagement and service delivery excellence, taking ownership of day-to-day operations while staying involved in maintenance activities.