Lead Electrical Engineer
Commercial Building | Charing Cross, Central London
Salary: £50,000 + Benefits
Monday - Friday | 08:00 - 17:00
Alice Rose Recruitment is working with a well-established M&E services provider to recruit a Lead Electrical Engineer for a flagship commercial site in Charing Cross.
This is a key leadership role, ideal for a senior electrical engineer looking to step up or an experienced lead engineer seeking a stable, long-term position within a professional and well-supported environment.
You will take ownership of the site's electrical and building services maintenance, leading a small on-site team and managing specialist contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
Lead Electrical Engineer Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all building services
* Supervise and support the on-site engineer (3 days per week) and coordinate specialist subcontractors
* Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety standards, and company procedures
* Monitor and manage service level agreements (SLAs) to maintain high service delivery standards
* Oversee maintenance programmes in line with SFG20 standards
* Maintain accurate logbooks, records, and compliance documentation
* Act as the primary point of contact for technical issues and site operations
Lead Electrical Engineer Requirements:
* City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within commercial building services
* Strong understanding of M&E systems and compliance requirements
* Proven ability to lead engineers and manage contractors
* Right to work in the UK
Package & Benefits
* Salary: £50,000 per annum
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Regular overtime opportunities
* Company pension scheme
* Clear career progression into senior management