Lead Electrical Engineer in City of London, London
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Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: The City of London (based near Fenchurch Street at client's commercial HQ)
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Benefits: Standard company benefits package
Role Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer to be based at a client's commercial headquarters near Fenchurch Street in The City of London.
This is a predominantly office-based role (approximately 75%), focused on overseeing site operations, managing compliance, and acting as the key technical point of contact for the client. The remaining 25% will involve hands-on support for complex faults, planned works, and team assistance where required.
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday, standard business hours
No call-out rota
Single-site role (no travel required)Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works on site
Act as the primary technical and operational point of contact for the client
Oversee statutory compliance, including inspections, logbooks, and audit readiness
Review and approve risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
Plan and schedule maintenance activities and manage engineer workloads
Supervise on-site engineers and subcontractors
Ensure all works are carried out in line with BS 7671 and health & safety regulations
Manage permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work
Monitor service delivery performance and drive continuous improvement
Support and manage small works, upgrades, and refurbishment projects
Maintain accurate records using CAFM systems and internal reporting tools
Provide hands-on electrical support when required (approx. 25% of the role)
Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communicationSkills & Experience Required
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
18th Edition (BS 7671 Wiring Regulations) - essential
City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing) or equivalent - desirable
Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical maintenance within commercial environments
Previous experience in a Lead or Supervisory role
Strong understanding of compliance and statutory regulations
Experience managing engineers and subcontractors
Good knowledge of HVAC and general building services
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Competent with CAFM systems and general IT use
Ability to balance administrative duties with hands-on technical support
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- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Lead, Electrical Engineer, Engineering, Electrical
