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Electrical Engineering Lead Job in Waltham Cross
Recruitment Solutions is recruiting on behalf of our client for an Electrical Engineering Lead job in Waltham Cross. Our client is an innovative facilities management provider with a strong engineering heritage, focused on delivering smarter, more efficient workplaces. By combining data-driven insight with a people-first approach, they partner closely with customers to enhance performance, optimise assets, and reduce environmental impact.
With a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and sustainability, they support organisations in achieving long-term goals while removing the complexity of facility operations so clients can focus on their core business.
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- Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:00 hours per week
- Temporary role
- 43.86
About the role
Technical Leadership
Provide engineering oversight across electrical, mechanical, and control systems. Ensure all designs comply with client standards, local regulations, and international best practices.
Design Management
Review and approve design packages, drawings, and specifications. Coordinate with CAD and BIM teams to maintain accurate models and documentation.
Risk & Compliance
Identify technical risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. Ensure adherence to safety-critical engineering processes, including LOTO and energy isolation.
Project Integration
Collaborate with Project and Construction Managers to align engineering deliverables with programme milestones. Support commissioning activities and integrated systems testing.
Innovation & Value Engineering
Drive efficiencies through design optimisation and sustainable solutions. Assess and implement emerging technologies within data centre environments.
Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the primary technical liaison with client engineering teams. Lead technical coordination meetings and maintain clear communication channels.
Documentation & Governance
Maintain engineering registers, technical submissions, and compliance records. Support audits and ensure all engineering activities meet internal governance standards.
About you
Essential Requirements
- Extensive experience in data centre engineering or critical infrastructure projects
- Strong technical expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, including HV/LV distribution, cooling systems, and controls
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex technical interfaces
- Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
- Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering
- Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent professional accreditation)
- Experience with BIM processes and Primavera P6 scheduling
- Familiarity with G-Suite tools
Personal Attributes
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to risk management
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
- Committed to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement
Health & Safety
Ensure all engineering activities comply with EHS standards and promote a culture of safety and technical excellence across all project phases.
