Mechanical Lead Engineer

Description:

Mechanical Lead Engineer – FM Service Provider – City of London – Up to £58,000 per annum

CBW is working with a leading Facilities Management provider seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead Engineer to oversee the day-to-day maintenance operations within a prestigious commercial building, covering both landlord and tenant areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Mechanical Engineer with previous leadership experience to manage a small team of engineers while remaining hands-on with maintenance duties. You will be responsible for ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Acting as the main technical point of contact, you will work closely with the management team to ensure the smooth running of the building, maintain statutory compliance, oversee specialist subcontractors and provide technical support to the engineering team. You will also be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with clients and occupiers, ensuring a consistently high level of service.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40-hour week)

Key Responsibilities

Act as the lead engineer on site, overseeing a small team of engineers while remaining hands-on with maintenance
Ensure the efficient delivery of planned preventative and reactive maintenance across landlord and tenant areas
Provide day-to-day support and technical guidance to the on-site engineers
Coordinate and supervise specialist contractors carrying out maintenance and project works
Manage the permit-to-work system and review RAMS before works commence
Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety legislation and company procedures
Monitor service delivery through CAFM systems, ensuring maintenance records are accurate and up to date
Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and repairs across mechanical and electrical building services
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client, occupiers and key stakeholders
Support small project works and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Assist the Account Manager with quotations, technical recommendations and contractor management
Monitor KPIs and SLAs, ensuring contractual obligations are consistently achieved
Carry out regular site inspections to maintain engineering standards and complianceRequirements

City & Guilds Level 2/3 Mechanical or equivalent recognised qualification
Previous experience as a Lead Engineer, Shift Leader or Senior Engineer within Facilities Management
Strong knowledge of commercial building services and M&E maintenance
Experience managing or supervising a small team of engineers
Willingness to remain hands-on with planned and reactive maintenance
Experience overseeing subcontractors and ensuring site compliance
Familiarity with CAFM systems and maintenance reporting
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
A proactive, organised approach with strong technical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently while supporting the wider contract team