HVAP Shift Lead

Job Title: HVAP Shift Lead – Critical Environment
Location: City of London
Shift Pattern: Continental Shift (Days & Nights)
Salary: Up to £60k + Shift Allowance 

The Opportunity

A leading Facilities Management provider is seeking an experienced HVAP Electrical Shift Lead to take a key position at a large, high-profile banking site in the City of London.
This is a critical environment where uptime is non-negotiable. The successful candidate will lead from the front on shift, overseeing electrical operations and ensuring all systems perform reliably under constant demand. It’s a role that combines technical authority, leadership, and accountability. This isn’t just another shift role, it offers the chance to work on serious infrastructure, in a setting where standards are high and expectations are clear.

What Sets This Role Apart

• A flagship banking site with complex, high-value infrastructure
• Clear shift leadership responsibility , not just task-based work
• Exposure to critical power systems , including HV/LV distribution
• A well-structured team with defined processes and strong support
• A role where decision-making and ownership are genuinely valued

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead engineer on shift , overseeing all electrical operations
• Operate as the site’s HV Authorised Person (HVAP) , ensuring safe control of HV systems
• Carry out and supervise planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive works
• Manage and respond to critical incidents , ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Monitor and maintain HV/LV systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and associated plant
• Ensure all works are completed in line with safe systems of work and permit procedures
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers on shift
• Maintain accurate shift logs, reports, and compliance records
• Liaise with management, clients, and subcontractors where required

The Ideal Candidate

The organisation is looking for a confident and experienced electrical engineer who is comfortable taking the lead in a critical environment. The right candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with a calm, methodical approach.

Essential:

• Recognised electrical qualification (NVQ / C&G Level 3 or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Proven experience operating as an HV Authorised Person (HVAP)
• Strong background in critical environments (banking, data centres, etc.)
• Experience working within a shift environment
• Excellent fault-finding and decision-making skills

Desirable:

• Previous experience as a Shift Lead or Supervisor
• Familiarity with BMS and control systems
• Experience managing or mentoring engineers on shift

What’s On Offer

• Highly competitive salary with shift allowance
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Long-term, stable contract within a flagship site
• Exposure to high-end critical infrastructure
• Structured environment with clear procedures and standards
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role with real responsibility

This is a role for engineers who want to operate at a higher level. It offers responsibility, technical challenge, and the chance to lead within a critical banking environment .
Jerome White