Mobile Engineering supervisor

Construction, Property and Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

Overtime

Training

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Mobile Engineering Supervisor to lead on-site electrical maintenance across a multi-site portfolio in London. The role combines hands-on engineering with leadership of mobile engineers and apprentices, ensuring safe operation and rapid response to faults.

You will oversee compliance with BS 7671, coordinate RAMS, PTW and safe isolation tasks, and act as the technical face of the contract with studio managers and facilities teams.

Qualifications

• Formally completed recognised electrical qualification (Level 3). Multi-skilled level 2 or equivalent will also be considered.
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence (required for mobile travel).

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on electrical leadership across LV distribution networks, switchgear, UPS systems and standby generators across a multi-site portfolio.
• Act as first-response escalation lead for high-severity plant trips and critical electrical failures serving live studios and data racks.
• Perform root-cause fault finding using advanced test instruments and restore services with minimal disruption to live programming.
• Mentor mobile engineers and apprentices, guiding on complex electrical systems and coordinating day-to-day task prioritisation.
• Ensure electrical compliance under BS 7671, manage RAMS, PTW, LOTO and safe isolation processes across sites.

Skills

Lead electrician

Field leadership

Fault finding

Safety leadership

Mentorship

Client liaison

Education

Electrical qualification Level 3

Tools

BMS

UPS systems

Thermal imaging

Job description

Mobile Engineering Supervisor (Working Technical Lead)

Location: Mobile - London & Greater London

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (40 hours per week) + Call-Out Rota

Package: £55,000 + Company Van & Fuel Card+ Overtime + training

Role Purpose

The Mobile Engineering Supervisor is a key hands-on leadership role operating as the primary Lead Engineer across a high-profile, multi-site portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

1. Hands-On Electrical Leadership & Critical Power Delivery

• Lead by Example "On the Tools": Directly execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM), periodic inspections, and reactive repairs across complex low-voltage (LV) distribution networks, switchgear, UPS systems, central battery units, and standby generators.

• Senior Technical Escalation: Serve as the first-response escalation lead for high-severity plant trips, power quality anomalies, or critical electrical failures serving live broadcasting suites, transmission hubs, and data racks.

• Methodical Fault Finding: Conduct root-cause diagnostic investigations using advanced test instruments, executing swift, safe service restorations with zero disruption to live programming.

• Multi-Skilled Support: Assist with first-line mechanical, HVAC, and public health plant-including close-control air conditioning (CRAC/DX units), chillers, pumps, and building management systems (BMS).

2. Working Supervisory Guidance & Engineer Mentorship

• Field Technical Mentorship: Work alongside mobile engineers and apprentices, providing hands-on coaching, technical knowledge-share, and practical demonstrations on complex electrical systems.

• Daily Coordination: Support the regional management team by coordinating day-to-day task prioritization, advising on route feasibility, balancing reactive emergencies against PPM schedules, and ensuring high first-time fix rates.

3. Statutory Compliance, Safety & Safe Systems of Work

• Electrical Compliance Ownership: Take operational responsibility for site electrical compliance under BS 7671 standards, ensuring fixed-wire testing logs, emergency lighting certificates, and thermal imaging records remain pristine and audit-ready.

• SSoW & RAMS Leadership: Review, challenge, and apply practical site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring strict adherence to safe working practices.

• Permit to Work (PTW) & Isolations: Govern and execute safe electrical isolations (LOTO) and issue Permits to Work for intrusive or high-risk tasks across the portfolio.

• Technical Appointments: Act as, or complete formal training toward, appointment as Authorised Person (AP) / Competent Person (CP) for Low Voltage (LV) electrical safety rules.

4. CAFM Delivery, Quoting & Supply Chain Coordination

• CAFM Logging: Maintain accurate records on mobile CAFM tablets, capturing detailed diagnostic notes, before/after photos, accurate labor times, and parts used.

• Extra Works Scoping: Identify asset aging and system vulnerabilities during routine PPMs, compiling technical scopes, parts lists, and labor estimates for extra works, energy upgrades, and capital remedials..

5. Client Engagement & Operational Interface

• Daily Client Ambassador: Act as the trustworthy, visible technical face of the contract, liaising directly with studio managers, broadcast engineers, and facilities leads.

• Clear Technical Translation: Translate complex electrical issues and restoration plans into plain, non-technical language for media and production stakeholders.

Person Specification

Experience & Background

• Working Lead / Senior Electrician Track Record: Demonstrable background as a Lead Electrician, Working Supervisor, Senior Mobile Engineer, or Shift Leader with proven hands-on technical authority in commercial, broadcast, or critical environments.

• Leadership Aptitude: Natural ability to mentor peers, demonstrate technical techniques, and maintain high standards on site without losing touch with daily tools-based engineering.

• Customer Presentation: Professional, calm, and articulate interpersonal manner suitable for interacting with client technical directors and creative media staff.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Electrical Apprenticeship (Desireable): Formally completed recognised electrical qualification (Level 3 or equivalent) Multi-skilled level 2 or equivalent will also be considered

• Driving Licence (Mandatory): Full, clean UK Driving Licence (required for mobile travel).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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