Posted 21 July, 2026
Lead Maintenance Electrician
HVAC Recruitment
Birmingham, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) – Birmingham £42,000 - £48,000 + £200 Standby + Appointed Person Allowance + Free Parking Monday - Friday | Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join one of the UK's leading facilities management companies on a prestigious commercial office campus in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) looking to combine hands-on engineering with team leadership while working on a high-profile commercial site. As a Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias), you'll oversee the day-to-day engineering operation, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is delivered to a high standard while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting the wider engineering team. The Role * Lead and support a team of engineers on a flagship commercial building * Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), reactive maintenance and electrical fault finding * Coordinate specialist subcontractors and ensure statutory compliance * Support permit-to-work systems, safe systems of work, shutdowns and planned projects * Maintain high engineering standards and provide excellent client service Plant & Equipment * HV & LV electrical systems * Chillers, pumps and generators * HVAC plant, AHUs, FCUs and BMS * Lighting, power and general building services plant Requirements * Electrically qualified with 18th Edition * Strong Facilities Management or Building Services maintenance background * Previous Lead Maintenance Engineer, Lead Engineer or Supervisory experience * Experience managing subcontractors and client relationships * HV knowledge desirable * Appointed Person experience advantageous Package * £42,000 - £48,000 DOE * £200 per week standby payment (1 in 4 rota) * Appointed Person payments up to £2,500 per annum * Free on-site parking * Company pension * Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities * Stable long-term contract with immediate start This role is ideal for a Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) seeking a long-term opportunity with a respected FM provider, offering excellent career progression, competitive earnings and the chance to lead engineering operations on a prestigious commercial site
