Lead Resident Engineer

WPS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS is seeking an experienced Lead Resident Engineer (Electrical) to join our Facilities Management team for a prestigious London property on behalf of JLL. You will lead on-site electrical maintenance, coordinate PPM and reactive tasks, and maintain high standards of safety and client service.

The role requires strong fault-finding, regulatory knowledge, and experience in building services; CAFM system usage and reporting will be integral to daily operations, with a proactive, customer-focused

Qualifications

• Electrical engineer with facilities management or building services experience.
• Experience with CAFM systems and maintenance reporting.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and statutory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead engineering representative on site and primary point of contact for engineering matters.
• Build relationships with the client and stakeholders to ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance and reactive tasks across electrical/building services.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, health & safety, and company procedures.
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors to meet quality and performance standards.
• Monitor plant performance and drive reliability improvements.
• Assist with technical reporting, audits, and permit-to-work processes.
• Maintain maintenance records in CAFM systems.
• Provide technical guidance to other engineers on site when needed.
• Drive proactive maintenance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lead engineer on site

Client-facing

Fault finding

Problem solving

Organised

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

The Opportunity

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled electrical engineer looking to take the next step in their career. Acting as the lead engineering presence on site, you will combine hands‑on technical expertise with client engagement and service delivery excellence, taking ownership of the day‑to‑day engineering operation whilst remaining fully involved in maintenance activities.

As the Lead Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual requirements, whilst driving high standards of customer service, compliance, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead engineering representative on site and primary point of contact for engineering matters.
• Build strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks across electrical and building services systems.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety requirements, and company procedures.
• Support and coordinate specialist subcontractors, ensuring quality and performance standards are achieved.
• Monitor plant and equipment performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and enhanced reliability.
• Assist with technical reporting, audits, risk assessments, and permit-to-work processes.
• Manage engineering documentation and ensure accurate maintenance records are maintained through CAFM systems.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers attending site where required, without direct line management responsibility.
• Drive a proactive maintenance culture focused on service excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.

About You

We are looking for a technically strong electrically qualified engineer with experience gained within a commercial facilities management or building services environment.

You Will Ideally Have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
• Proven experience within Facilities Management, Building Services, or Commercial Maintenance environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, associated infrastructure, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Multi-skilled experience with mechanical and building services systems would be highly desirable.
• Experience acting as a lead engineer, site lead, or senior engineer with responsibility for coordinating site activities.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within client-facing environments and developing positive stakeholder relationships.
• Experience using CAFM systems and producing maintenance reports.
• Excellent understanding of safe systems of work, permits, and compliance requirements.
• A proactive, organised, and customer-focused approach.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.