An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Supervisor to join a prestigious property management organisation overseeing a portfolio of high-rise commercial buildings, all located within walking distance of one another in Canary Wharf. We are seeking a technically strong and operationally credible Tenant Electrical Supervisor to lead a small team of engineers responsible for delivering tenant engineering services across the estate. The successful candidate will have a strong electrical background, supported by a good understanding of mechanical building services, and experience working in a busy commercial environment. This is a hands-on supervisory role, so we're looking for someone who is confident leading a team, maintaining high standards of compliance, helping to diagnose and resolve building services faults, and ensuring the estate continues to operate safely and efficiently.
Hours of work
Monday - Friday, 08:00am - 17:00pm
Main Responsibilities
- Supervise the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across tenant areas, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, on time, and to the required standards.
- Identify faults and maintenance issues, provide technical recommendations, and carry out repairs or oversee remedial works following client approval.
- Manage minor works and additional projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, and within agreed timescales.
- Prepare routine maintenance reports and other technical documentation as required.
- Attend client meetings to review maintenance performance, discuss ongoing works, and provide technical support.
- Ensure all plant and equipment is accurately recorded within the maintenance management system and that planned maintenance schedules are kept up to date. Monitor works carried out by specialist contractors and external service providers.
- Assist in the development and implementation of planned maintenance programmes for all building services plant and equipment. Prepare and review Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and COSHH assessments where required.
- Supervise engineering activities across tenant areas, ensuring all work is completed in line with company procedures and health and safety requirements.
- Support the inspection, testing, and maintenance of critical building systems, including fire and life safety systems, water treatment, and statutory compliance programmes.
- Carry out plant condition surveys and prepare reports identifying defects and recommended remedial works. Assist with dilapidation surveys where required.
- Ensure compliance with all company Health & Safety policies, safe systems of work, and relevant legislation.
- Liaise with clients, contractors, building management, and other stakeholders to coordinate planned shutdowns, testing, and maintenance activities while minimising disruption to building operations.
- Provide technical advice and recommendations to improve the reliability, efficiency, and performance of building services, ensuring clients are kept informed of any issues affecting critical systems.
- Participate in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota and respond to critical incidents when required.
- Maintain accurate records, including service reports, drawings, certificates, asset information, and maintenance documentation.
- Ensure the timely completion of engineer timesheets, job records, and maintenance documentation.
- Assist with preparing quotations, monitoring project costs, and supporting the invoicing process for maintenance and additional works.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by senior management.
- 25 Days Holiday
- 12.5% employer pension contribution
- Private Healthcare & Dental
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Training & Development: Internal and external courses
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Life Assurance
- City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification (minimum) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- A recognised facilities management qualification (such as IWFM/BIFM or a relevant degree) would be advantageous
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, supported by a good understanding of mechanical and HVAC building services within a large commercial environment
- Previous supervisory experience with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team while maintaining high performance standards