Lead Shift Engineer

Equans UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Employee discounts

Gym membership

Cycle to Work

Holiday Purchase

CSR days

Learning & Development

Qualifications support

Employee Referral

Wellbeing resources

24 hour EAP

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Lead Shift Engineer (Electrical bias) to join our ICR team in Chelsea, London. This full-time role includes participation in an on-call rota and occasional out-of-hours work.

You will lead a team of engineers, ensure planned maintenance and statutory compliance, fault-find and repair electrical systems, and coordinate with clients and subcontractors. Equans offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including 24 days leave, Life Cover, corporate discounts,

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electrical City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Qualified in Electrical Inspection and Testing 2391 and BS7671 18th Edition.
• Experienced in electrical building services maintenance, fault finding and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering team and achieve maintenance targets.
• Fault finding, diagnosis, repairs and reactive maintenance.
• Maintain electrical systems, statutory compliance, site records and safe systems of work.
• Manage client requests, quotations, reports and subcontractor activities.

Skills

Leadership

Fault finding

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading drawings

CAFM systems

Education

Electrical City & Guilds or equivalent

Electrical Inspection & Testing 2391

BS7671 18th Edition

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Equans is looking for a Lead Shift Engineer (Electrical bias) to join our ICR team in Chelsea, London. This is a full time role with participation in an on call rota and occasional out of hours work. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

What will you deliver?

• Lead the electrical engineering team and achieve planned maintenance targets
• Complete electrical fault finding, diagnosis, repairs and reactive maintenance
• Maintain electrical systems, statutory compliance, site records and safe systems of work
• Manage client requests, quotations, reports and subcontractor activities

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?

• Qualified in Electrical City and Guilds or equivalent
• Qualified in Electrical Inspection and Testing 2391 and BS7671 18th Edition
• Experienced in electrical building services maintenance, fault finding and repairs
• Able to lead engineers, manage subcontractors and maintain statutory compliance
• Confident reading electrical drawings and using CAFM systems
• Able to act as a Competent Person for designated electrical duties
• Customer focused, organised and able to work under pressure
• At least five years of relevant post qualification experience
• A mechanical qualification is desirable

Background checks

This role may require employment screening and background checks in line with client, contractual and site requirements. Any additional checks will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Who are we?

In the UK and Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management, regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees deliver decarbonisation across the built environment, helping businesses, communities, and government accelerate their transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans operates in 20 countries with over 90,000 employees and a turnover of €19.2 billion in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we strive to be recognised for operational excellence and as the best place to work. We embed our core values of Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus in everything we do, fostering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and all who identify with protected groups under the Equality Act 2010. Join us at Equans and be part of a welcoming, inclusive workplace where you can be your true self.