Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Greater London Islington
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Single-Site Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Kings Cross, London
£50,000 – £55,000 per annum
We are recruiting for an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer / Site Engineer to join a well-established Building Services provider on a prestigious commercial property in Kings Cross. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a flagship single-site contract, offering long-term stability, ongoing training, and genuine career progression within a growing organisation.
This is a Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm position where you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day engineering operations across the site. Working independently, you will deliver both planned preventative and reactive maintenance while liaising closely with the client and coordinating specialist subcontractors when required.
The successful candidate will be electrically qualified, with a strong background in commercial building services maintenance and the ability to confidently manage a site with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
Electrical fault-finding and diagnostics
Maintenance of single and three-phase electrical systems
Emergency lighting testing and maintenance
Fire alarm system checks and fault response
Sprinkler system monitoring
Maintenance of AHUs and FCUs
Generator inspections and basic maintenance
Working on VAV and VRF systems
Servicing pumps and motors
Water treatment tasks, including temperature monitoring, tap tests, dosing, and cooling tower checks
Operating and monitoring the Building Management System (BMS)
Maintaining site documentation, e-logbooks, compliance records, and statutory paperwork
Coordinating and supervising specialist subcontractors
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Supporting compliance audits and ensuring site standards are maintained Requirements
Fully qualified in Electrical Engineering (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent)
Recognised apprenticeship (desirable)
Minimum of five years' experience within commercial building services maintenance
Strong electrical fault-finding skills
Able to work independently and manage a single-site operation
Experience maintaining compliance documentation, site logbooks, and e-log systems
Good communication and organisational skills
Auditing experience is advantageous Benefits
£50,000 – £55,000 per annum
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
No call-out rota
Company pension scheme
Overtime opportunities available
Ongoing training and professional development
Excellent opportunities for internal career progression within a respected building services organisation