Job Description:

Lead Electrical Engineer

Site:       City of London commercial office, static

Sector:  Facilities Management (FM)

Days:     Mon to Fri days only - overtime available

Salary:  £48,000 + package (25+8 days holiday, pension, private healthcare, flex benefits)

We are recruiting now for a Lead Electrical Engineer for a high-end commercial office contract in the City of London.  In the role of Lead Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for leading the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across building services M&E plant and equipment, taking ownership of service quality, compliance and client relationships on site.

This is a highly visible, client-facing role and as such a professional manner and smart presentation are essential. The opportunity is available for further training and progression to develop into a Supervisor in post. 

The role in detail:

• Deliver PPM across Electrical and Mechanical Building Services plant and systems in line with agreed programmes and SLAs, ensuring statutory compliance is maintained at all times.
• Provide first-line leadership and management on site, setting the standard for quality, professionalism and service delivery.
• Monitor service performance across the client's premises, taking corrective action where required and escalating to the Contracts Manager as appropriate.
• Ensure reactive works are completed within agreed SLA timescales and that PPM backlog is maintained at a realistic level.
• Review RAMs from sub-contractors and issue Permits to Work (PTW), ensuring full compliance with applicable H&S standards.
• Check completed work and documentation from Mobile Technicians, ensuring compliance with current legislation and client requirements.
• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with the client and their representatives, delivering a consistently high standard of customer service befitting a prestigious corporate environment.
• Complete all required documentation, job sheets and certification accurately and on time.
• Ensure toolbox talks are completed as prescribed by the SHEQ department.

The person we are looking for:

• Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification — 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations essential.
• Proven experience in building services maintenance within a commercial or corporate environment — experience in critical or high-specification environments such as finance, legal or professional services buildings is highly desirable.
• Experience reviewing RAMs and issuing PTW, including on single-manned or low-staffed sites.
• Capable of undertaking reactive repairs with minimal supervision.
• CHP, Biomass or Air Conditioning experience (desirable).
• IOSH Working or Managing Safely (desirable).
• L8 Training (desirable).