Lead Engineer

Company: Mitie Group plc.
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

Role: Engineering Manager – Electrical BiasHours: Full TimeLocation: Swanwick, Near Fareham

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We’re looking for an Engineering Manager – Electrical Bias to lead the FM maintenance team on the prestigious NATS contract, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of multi-skilled maintenance services within a critical infrastructure environment.

Role Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Maintenance Manager and provide overall direction to the FM team delivering planned and reactive maintenance services.
  • Oversee compliance activities, records management, audits, and reporting while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Supervise High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) switching operations in accordance with Mitie Safe Systems of Work.
  • Ensure all contractual KPIs and service standards are achieved while coordinating specialist contractors and suppliers.
  • Provide operational support and cover for the Facilities Management Service Co-ordinator and Engineering Director when required.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role:

  • Proven experience in an engineering management role with a strong electrical bias.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working within a critical or high-availability environment is desirable.
  • HV/LV Appointed Person experience is advantageous; willingness to complete and pass a recognised High Voltage Appointed Persons Course is essential.

What’s in it for you?

  • Opportunity to work on a prestigious national infrastructure contract supporting critical operations.
  • Ongoing training and development, including High Voltage Appointed Person training and further professional development opportunities.
  • Excellent career progression prospects with exposure to senior leadership responsibilities and wider Mitie operations.

There’s a place for you at Mitie, join us today!

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026