​​​Mechanical Lead Engineer

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 maintenanceEnsure the efficient delivery of planned preventative and reactive maintenance across landlord and tenant areasProvide day-to-day support and technical guidance to the on-site engineersCoordinate 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 mechanical and electrical 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 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 managing or supervising a small team of engineersWillingness to remain hands-on with planned and reactive 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