_{22nd May, 2026}

Day Shift Lead Engineer
Waterloo, Central London 
£50,000 – £55,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Electrically Biased Lead Engineer to join one of the UK’s leading building services providers at a prestigious commercial site based in London Waterloo. Renowned for delivering high-quality facilities maintenance solutions, this company offers ongoing training, including HV training, alongside genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

This role is ideal for an experienced electrical maintenance engineer looking to step into or further develop within a leadership position. As the Lead Engineer, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy commercial building, leading a small on-site engineering team while acting as the main point of contact for the client.

Working a continental day shift pattern, you will be responsible for ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance is completed efficiently, maintaining compliance across the site, and driving high standards of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems
• Perform electrical fault-finding and diagnostics
• Work on single and three-phase power systems
• Carry out emergency lighting tests and maintenance
• Monitor and operate BMS systems
• Maintain AHUs, FCUs, pumps, and motors
• Oversee generators, UPS systems, and critical plant equipment
• Assist with VAV and VRF systems
• Ensure water treatment checks and compliance tasks are completed
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure all works are carried out safely and to standard
• Maintain accurate site logbooks and reports
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client and occupants
• Support and oversee on-site engineers to ensure smooth building operation

Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Installations
• Electrically biased with strong commercial building maintenance experience
• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
• Strong understanding of critical building services plant
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Good client-facing and communication skills
• Apprenticeship trained (desirable)

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
• Continental day shift pattern
• HV training provided
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Overtime opportunities available
• Genuine opportunities for internal progression
• Ongoing training and development support

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