Electrical Engineering Supervisor

Electrical Engineering Supervisor – Client Direct - High-End Residential Estate -Waterloo, Central London - £60,000 per annum + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Supervisor / Engineering Supervisor to join a prestigious property management organisation overseeing a portfolio of high-end residential buildings in Waterloo, Central London. We are seeking a technically strong and operationally credible engineering leader with proven experience within a residential or high-end mixed-use environment. The successful candidate will possess strong electrical expertise, supported by a sound understanding of mechanical systems, and will be comfortable operating within a highly regulated environment. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a front-facing manager who can lead engineering teams, maintain statutory compliance, support fault diagnosis across integrated building systems, and drive high operational standards across the estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day engineering operations across multiple residential buildings
• Oversee all M&E services including HVAC, lighting, electrical systems, life safety systems, access control, water systems, lifts, and building plant
• Ensure all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities are completed within agreed service levels
• Maintain accurate asset registers, compliance documentation, and engineering records
• Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations and industry standards including L8, EICR, LOLER, PUWER, SFG20, fire safety, and building safety requirements
• Lead fault finding, root cause analysis, and implementation of long-term corrective actions
• Support risk assessments, ensuring all remedial actions are completed within required timescales
• Manage specialist contractors, monitoring KPI and SLA performance
• Lead, motivate, develop, and support the engineering team through training, coaching, and performance management
• Support lifecycle planning, capital projects, plant upgrades, and sustainability initiatives
• Work closely with operational and front-of-house teams to minimise disruption to residents
• Participate in an on-call rota and provide emergency support when required

Building Safety & Compliance

A strong understanding of the Building Safety Act (BSA) and Golden Thread principles is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance standards are maintained and will have experience in:

• Building Safety Act compliance and regulatory requirements
• Golden Thread information management principles
• Managing Licence to Alter (LTA) processes
• Liaising with Building Control and external regulatory bodies
• Understanding BSA Gateway requirements and approval processes
• Ensure compliance actions are effectively managed and closed out

Candidate Requirements

• Electrically qualified (City & Guilds, NVQ, Apprenticeship or equivalent)
• Strong electrical background with working knowledge of mechanical systems
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification desirable
• Proven experience within high-end residential, residential estate, mixed-use, or luxury hotel environments
• Thorough understanding of building plant and the interdependencies between systems
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities across multiple disciplines
• Experience managing contractors and in-house engineering teams
• Familiarity with CAFM systems and maintenance management platforms
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence to challenge decisions where necessary to maintain safety, compliance, and operational excellence

Candidates from luxury hotel environments will also be considered, provided they can demonstrate a solid understanding of the Building Safety Act and Golden Thread principles.

Please send your CV to Katie at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information.