Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias)
A hands-on electrical lead role where you own the site, not just the task list.
We’re looking for a strong electrically qualified Maintenance Engineer ready to step into a Site Lead position — someone who takes pride in running a site properly, keeps standards high, and leads by example on the tools.
This role sits at the heart of the contract. You’ll be the go-to engineer on site, supporting the Contract Manager, ensuring plant and systems run safely and efficiently, and making sure compliance, documentation and day-to-day maintenance are always under control.
If you’re organised, calm under pressure, confident working independently, and the type of engineer others naturally look to for guidance — this is your kind of role.
About the role
As Site Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical), you will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring the client’s assets remain safe, compliant and fully operational.
You’ll balance technical delivery with site responsibility — overseeing standards, monitoring subcontractors, maintaining records, and acting as a key point of contact for site operations.
You will:
Support the Contract Manager in the day-to-day running of the site
Take ownership of plant performance, compliance, and maintenance quality
Work both independently and as part of a wider engineering team
Respond confidently to breakdowns, alarms and emergency situations
Key responsibilities
Maintenance & Technical Duties
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical & electrical systems
Fault find on building services plant, responding to BMS alarms and using the system for first-line diagnostics
Maintain environmental conditions via BMS-controlled HVAC plant
Undertake repairs, small installations, and maintenance tasks as directed
Maintain full operational knowledge of plant, including:
Plant start-up & shutdown (normal and emergency)
Running checks and plant changeover
Fault finding and optimisation of plant run times
Compliance, Records & Systems
Complete all jobs via the CAFM system (simPRO) with full annotations and photographic evidence
Maintain logbooks for electrical, mechanical, water systems and H&S compliance
Produce and maintain:
Test reports
Service reports
Escalate any issues where statutory PPMs cannot be completed
Ensure all works follow Electricity at Work Regulations and safe systems of work
Site & Safety Oversight
Monitor subcontractor performance during specialist visits
Carry out regular housekeeping inspections to ensure:
Plant rooms are clean and safe
No H&S issues are present
Plant is operating to specification
Identify and escalate hazards or risks to the Contract/Account Manager
Isolate and make safe systems when required
Communication & Teamwork
Liaise professionally with clients, end users, and colleagues
Communicate maintenance impacts ahead of works
Keep Business Support informed of work progress
Share knowledge and support safe, continuous operations across teams
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
City & Guilds Level II/III (or equivalent) in Electrical discipline
18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
Strong knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations
Experience in building services / M&E maintenance
Experience fault finding on plant including:
Boilers, pumps, ventilation, generators
Switchgear, cables, small power & lighting
Desirable
Mechanical qualification (C&G Level II/III or equivalent)
C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
IOSH Working Safely
PASMA / IPAF (1b/3a/3b)
Unvented hot water training
Knowledge of BMS, generators, controls, HVAC systems, ACOPS L8, cooling towers
HV systems knowledge & certification
What we’re looking for
This role suits someone who is:
✔ Customer-focused and professional
✔ Comfortable working independently on a live site
✔ A natural team player who supports colleagues
✔ Calm in business-critical environments
✔ Organised, reliable, and safety-led
Why this role stands out
✨ A true site ownership role, not just a mobile ticket
✨ Strong mix of electrical, plant, BMS and building services exposure
✨ Close working relationship with Contract Management
✨ A position where standards, organisation and professionalism are genuinely valued
✨ Opportunity to influence site performance and engineering quality day-to-day
Reporting to: Contract Manager
Working relationships: Regional Manager & wider engineering teams
If you’re an experienced electrical engineer who takes pride in running a site properly and wants a role where responsibility, trust and technical skill go hand in hand — we’d love to hear from you