Electrical Engineer

Location:

London City and West End, London, United Kingdom

Salary:

£47000 per annum Benefits: £47,000 Salary + (Overtime ) + Career development

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Ex-military

Advertiser:

PRS

Job ID:

133013297

Posted On:

24 May 2026

Lead Engineer – Building Services / Critical Facilities (HVAP) # ; London, UK
# ; Full-Time | Permanent
# ; Competitive Salary + Benefits + Training + Career Progression
Lead Engineer Jobs in London – Building Services & Critical Facilities (HVAP) We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team within a technically demanding building services and critical facilities environment in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer ready to step into a leadership position, with structured training, strong benefits, and a clear progression pathway into Engineering Management.
You will take ownership of day-to-day engineering operations, lead a team of technicians, and ensure the reliable delivery of electrical and mechanical building services across a critical site.
Role Overview As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for supervising engineering operations, driving technical performance, and ensuring compliance across all building services systems.
You will play a key role in:

– Leading engineering teams and developing technical capability
– Maintaining system reliability, uptime, and asset performance
– Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and operational standards
– Acting as a technical authority within a live operational environment

This role includes HVAP responsibilities where required and offers exposure to complex electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a critical facilities setting.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management

– Lead, mentor, and develop Engineering Technicians
– Build and maintain a high-performing and collaborative team culture
– Set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance expectations
– Conduct coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews
– Support succession planning and professional development

Operational & Technical Delivery

– Oversee the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical building services systems
– Act as High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP) where required
– Carry out plant inspections, audits, and technical reviews
– Ensure delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities
– Maintain system reliability, uptime, and asset performance across site infrastructure

Compliance & Risk Management

– Ensure compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and client contractual requirements
– Promote and enforce Health & Safety legislation and Safe Systems of Work
– Oversee Permit to Work (PTW), RAMS, and operational risk management processes
– Identify and mitigate operational risks to prevent service disruption
– Maintain high standards of engineering governance and compliance

Procedures, Training & Continuous Improvement

– Support development and implementation of SOPs and EOPs
– Deliver technical training and mentoring to engineering teams
– Drive continuous improvement initiatives across site operations
– Identify opportunities for efficiency, reliability, and service enhancement

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

– Manage and coordinate subcontractors and service providers
– Ensure external vendors meet required safety, quality, and performance standards
– Act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
– Support delivery of a high-quality technical service and workplace experience

Skills & Experience Required Essential

– NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
– 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
– Current HV Authorised Person (HVAP) status
– City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
– L8 Water Hygiene / Legionella Awareness

– Strong technical knowledge of:

– Electrical systems (LV/HV)
– Mechanical and building services systems
– Evaporative cooling systems and Legionella control

– Proven experience in building services, facilities management, or critical environments
– Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance frameworks

Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who is:

– A confident and capable technical leader
– Strong in decision-making and problem-solving
– Proactive, organised, and results-driven
– Highly attentive to safety, compliance, and quality standards
– An effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
– Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

Why Apply?

– Clear progression into Engineering Manager / Technical Manager roles
– Comprehensive benefits package and structured training programme
– Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled engineering team
– Work within a technically advanced, high-performance environment
– Be part of a culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
– Long-term career stability within the critical engineering sector

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