Site Engineer Lead

ZipRecruiter; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in Loughborough is seeking a Contract Manager with a strong electrical maintenance background. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, managing engineering contracts, and leading on-site teams. The ideal candidate should have relevant electrical qualifications and experience with CAFM systems. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, and candidates must be based in or able to travel to Loughborough daily.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager with a strong electrical bias.
• Relevant electrical qualifications highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering contracts with a focus on electrical maintenance.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Oversee planned and reactive electrical works.
• Utilise CAFM systems to schedule tasks and generate reports.
• Lead and support on-site teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Contract management

Electrical expertise

Stakeholder management

Leadership

CAFM systems proficiency

Education

Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., 18th Edition, HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering)

Tools

CAFM systems (e.g., Concept, Planon, Maximo)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage engineering contracts with a strong focus on electrical maintenance and compliance
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, statutory regulations, and company policies – always audit ready
• Oversee planned and reactive electrical works, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery
• Utilise CAFM systems and digital tools to schedule tasks, track performance, and generate reports
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong and professional relationships
• Lead and support on-site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure service excellence
• Take a hands-on approach – support with holiday cover and assist with office moves when needed
• Produce and deliver monthly reports, financial forecasts, and contract performance reviews

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager with a strong electrical bias
• Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., 18th Edition, HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering) highly desirable
• Proficient in CAFM systems (e.g., Concept, Planon, Maximo) and other FM tech tools
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Based in or able to travel to Loughborough on a daily basis