Chief Facilities Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Facilities Engineer to manage operations across multiple premium properties in central London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management and strong leadership skills to oversee a team of engineers. This role offers a salary between £60,000 - £63,000 plus benefits including private medical, a bonus scheme, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Private Medical

Bonus Scheme

22 Days Holiday

Sick Pay

Pension

Ongoing Training

Qualifications

• Experience managing premium residential or commercial buildings.
• Strong understanding of maintenance and compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate maintenance and compliance across multiple central London sites.
• Manage teams, contractors, schedules, and training with a focus on quality and safety.
• Work in a customer-facing, fast-paced environment.

Skills

People management

Communication

Technical understanding of M&E systems

Leadership experience

Job description

Chief Facilities Engineer
£60,000 - £63,000 + Private Medical + Bonus Scheme + 22 Days Holiday + Sick Pay + Pension + Ongoing Training
Central London (Easily commutable from: Chelsea, Kensington, Fulham, Hammersmith, Paddington, Notting Hill, Westminster, Victoria, Battersea, Clapham, Shepherd's Bush, Marylebone, Camden, Wimbledon, Putney, Ealing, Richmond).

Are you a hands-on Maintenance or Facilities Manager experienced in managing premium residential or commercial buildings, and ready for your next leadership challenge?

This is an exciting opportunity to take charge of day-to-day operations across multiple high-spec properties in a customer-facing environment, offering autonomy, variety, and long-term stability.

You'll be joining a well-established organisation operating in a high-end, service-led sector. Known for their attention to detail and strong team culture, they are looking for a confident leader who can manage both in-house staff and external contractors.

You'll manage two central London sites, leading a team of 8-12 engineers while overseeing contractors, maintenance schedules, compliance, and training. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role requiring strong communication, technical expertise, and leadership.

The ideal candidate will be someone with strong people management skills, a good understanding of building systems, and experience running operations across multiple sites.

The Role:

• Oversee and coordinate maintenance and compliance across multiple central London sites
• Manage teams, contractors, schedules, and training with a focus on quality and safety
• Work in a customer-facing, fast-paced environment where standards are high

The Person:

• Background in facilities or maintenance management (ideally multi-site)
• Strong technical understanding of M&E systems, PPMs, and compliance
• Excellent communicator with leadership experience in a service-driven setting

Reference Number: BBBH259667
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sagar Sherchan at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.