Engineering Lead

Boden Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Boden Group in London is seeking an Engineering Lead to guide a multi-skilled Hard FM team and oversee maintenance across a large estate. The role runs a 40-hour week under a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a salary around £55,000 per year.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, managing subcontractors, and reporting on service performance while coordinating resources across the university estate.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in an engineering discipline.
• Trade background in electrical, mechanical, or plumbing engineering.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a TFM or IFM environment.
• Strong knowledge of hard services and associated regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-skilled Hard FM team, including Supervisors and Engineers.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across M&E systems to meet compliance and targets.
• Ensure statutory compliance, audit readiness, and Safe Systems of Work/Permit to Work adherence.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring safety and quality.
• Monitor service performance, produce reports, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate labour, resources and materials for maintenance delivery.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, clients and internal teams across the university estate.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

We are looking for an Engineering Lead to join the team of an established company in London. This role is offering a 6 month fixed term contract and the opportunity to lead a successful engineering team across a large estate.

Engineering Lead

Monday to Friday / 8:30am – 5:00pm / 40 hours per week

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

£55,000k

As an Engineering Lead, you will be:

• Leading and managing a multi-skilled Hard FM team, including Supervisors and Engineers
• Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance across all M&E systems to ensure compliance and service delivery targets are met
• Ensuring statutory compliance, audit readiness, and adherence to Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work procedures
• Managing subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring works are completed safely and to a high standard
• Monitoring service performance, producing reports, and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Coordinating labour, resources, and materials to ensure efficient delivery of maintenance activities
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and internal teams across the university estate

To be successful as an Engineering Lead, you will need:

• Level 3 qualification or above in a recognised engineering discipline
• A recognised trade background in electrical, mechanical, or plumbing engineering
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a TFM or IFM environment
• Strong knowledge of hard services and associated regulations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills