Waterloo, Central London
£50,000 – £55,000
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Electrically Biased Lead Engineer to join one of the UK’s leading building services providers at a prestigious commercial site based in London Waterloo. Renowned for delivering high-quality facilities maintenance solutions, this company offers ongoing training, including HV training, alongside genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.
This role is ideal for an experienced electrical maintenance engineer looking to step into or further develop within a leadership position. As the Lead Engineer, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy commercial building, leading a small on-site engineering team while acting as the main point of contact for the client.
Working a continental day shift pattern, you will be responsible for ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance is completed efficiently, maintaining compliance across the site, and driving high standards of service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems
Perform electrical fault-finding and diagnostics
Work on single and three-phase power systems
Carry out emergency lighting tests and maintenance
Monitor and operate BMS systems
Maintain AHUs, FCUs, pumps, and motors
Oversee generators, UPS systems, and critical plant equipment
Assist with VAV and VRF systems
Ensure water treatment checks and compliance tasks are completed
Supervise subcontractors and ensure all works are carried out safely and to standard
Maintain accurate site logbooks and reports
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client and occupants
Support and oversee on-site engineers to ensure smooth building operation Requirements
City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installations
Electrically biased with strong commercial building maintenance experience
Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
Strong understanding of critical building services plant
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
Good client-facing and communication skills
Apprenticeship trained (desirable) Salary & Benefits
£50,000 – £55,000 per annum
Continental day shift pattern
HV training provided
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Overtime opportunities available
Genuine opportunities for internal progression
Ongoing training and development support
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year