Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer – FM Service Provider – London Bridge – £57,000 per annum

CBW are working with a leading Facilities Management provider who are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to oversee engineering operations across a portfolio of prestigious commercial buildings in the London Bridge area. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with previous leadership experience to take responsibility for the day-to-day engineering delivery across several high-specification commercial properties. You’ll lead and support the on-site engineering team, ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Acting as a key technical point of contact, you’ll work closely with the management team to maintain building performance, ensure statutory compliance, coordinate specialist subcontractors and provide technical support to the engineering team. The role will also involve maintaining strong relationships with clients and occupiers, ensuring a consistently high level of service across the portfolio.

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

Key Responsibilities
Act as the lead engineer on site, ensuring the efficient delivery of planned preventative and reactive maintenanceProvide day-to-day support and technical guidance to the on-site engineerCoordinate and supervise specialist contractors carrying out maintenance and project worksManage the permit-to-work system and review RAMS before works commenceEnsure full compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety legislation and company proceduresMonitor service delivery through CAFM systems, ensuring maintenance records are accurate and up to dateCarry out fault finding, diagnostics and repairs across electrical and mechanical building servicesBuild and maintain strong working relationships with the client, occupiers and key stakeholdersSupport small project works and identify opportunities for continuous improvementAssist the Account Manager with quotations, technical recommendations and contractor managementMonitor KPIs and SLAs, ensuring contractual obligations are consistently achievedCarry out regular site inspections to maintain engineering standards and complianceRequirements
City & Guilds Level 2/3 (Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent recognised qualificationPrevious experience as a Lead Engineer, Shift Leader or Senior Engineer within Facilities ManagementStrong knowledge of commercial building services and M&E maintenanceExperience overseeing subcontractors and ensuring site complianceFamiliarity with CAFM systems and maintenance reportingExcellent communication and client-facing skillsA proactive, organised approach with strong technical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work independently while supporting the wider contract team