Lead Electrical Engineer
Facilities Management ExperienceLocation: East London
Salary: £55k + Overtime
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: 4 days on, 4 off – rotating day and night shifts (07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00)
Holiday: 20 days annual leave
On-Call: 1 in 4 rota
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join our facilities management team at a critical data centre site. This role is shift-based, involving both day and night work, and is ideal for someone with a solid background in electrical systems, data centre environments, and critical infrastructure maintenance. You’ll play a key role in delivering high standards of compliance, escalation, and service reliability across the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Take the lead in managing the electrical maintenance and reactive repair tasks within a live data centre environment.
* Ensure critical systems (HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, etc.) are maintained to high standards.
* Monitor and control building management systems (BMS) and escalate issues in line with site protocols.
* Follow structured logging, escalation, and incident management procedures to maintain uptime and compliance.
* Support and supervise contractors and junior engineers on shift.
* Complete routine PPMs, fault finding, and emergency repairs.
* Maintain detailed records of work, incidents, and compliance logs.
* Participate in a 1-in-4 on-call rota and provide emergency response cover as needed.
* Adhere to health & safety and site-specific risk assessments.
Qualifications & Experience
* Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Electrical Installation (essential).
* Proven FM experience, ideally in a critical/data centre environment.
* Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, control panels, and power distribution.
* Comfortable working on high-voltage systems (HVAP advantageous but not essential).
* Excellent understanding of escalation and incident logging processes in mission-critical settings.
* Confident working on a rotating day/night shift pattern.
* Good communication skills and a methodical, calm approach to high-pressure situations.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and shift allowance
* Overtime opportunities
* 20 days annual leave
* Structured career development and training support
* Opportunity to work on high-profile, business-critical infrastructure
* Inclusion in the company on-call rota (1 in 4 weeks)