Lead Electrical Engineer - Onsite FM

Wates Group

Greater London

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

27 hours ago
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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.

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