Lead Electrical Engineer - Regent Street (St James's, London)
Location: Regent Street, St James's, London (SW1Y 4QX)
Salary: £52,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join a high‑profile commercial site located in the heart of St James's, London. This is a client‑facing role responsible for leading a team of four engineers, ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and compliance of all building services across a prestigious estate. The successful candidate will act as the on‑site lead, managing both day‑to‑day engineering activity and liaising directly with the client to deliver first‑class service standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate a team of four on‑site engineers, ensuring efficient delivery of PPMs, reactive maintenance, and engineering support.
* Act as the primary client contact, maintaining strong communication and professional relationships.
* Oversee and perform maintenance and repairs to all electrical and mechanical building services systems (including lighting, power, emergency systems, HVAC support, and plant equipment).
* Manage workloads, delegate tasks, and ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures.
* Support with site documentation, permits to work, and operational logs.
* Participate in the call‑out rota and overtime opportunities across wider sites when required.
* Promote a proactive approach to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
* Assist with subcontractor management, ensuring all works are completed to required standards.
Skills and Qualifications Required
* Recognised Level 3 Electrical qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent).
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
* Excellent leadership and team management skills.
* Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services systems and a good understanding of mechanical plant.
* Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively in a client‑facing environment.
* Flexible approach to working hours, including participation in call‑out and overtime across other sites as needed.
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