Engineering Shift Leader

Invictus Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prestigious City of London location

Permanent position

Continental shift pattern

7am-7pm shifts

AP bonus per authorised discipline

Job summary

Invictus Group is seeking an Engineering Shift Leader for a prestigious City of London skyscraper. The role is hands-on and combines leadership with operational engineering, ensuring the safe, efficient running of critical M&E systems during your shift.

You can be electrically or mechanically biased, but must have broad building services knowledge, strong fault-finding skills, and proven experience leading a busy engineering team in a high-profile commercial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Shift Engineer or Lead Engineer
• Strong electrical or mechanical engineering background
• Good all-round knowledge of building services and HVAC systems

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team during your shift.
• Oversee day-to-day operation of the building's M&E systems.
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and respond to mechanical and electrical faults.
• Supervise contractors and specialist subcontractors.
• Ensure all activities comply with site procedures and safety rules.
• Complete shift handovers and maintain engineering records.
• Respond to plant failures and emergencies.
• Support PPM, compliance and statutory requirements.
• Take on AP responsibilities where qualified.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical/Mechanical engineering

M&E building services knowledge

HVAC fault-finding

Contractor management

Health & safety compliance

Tools

BMS knowledge

Job description

Engineering Shift Leader

60-62k

City of London

The Role

Are you an experienced Shift Engineer / Engineering Supervisor looking for your next challenge in one of London's most prestigious skyscrapers?

We're looking for an Engineering Shift Leader to join a highly skilled facilities team within a landmark City of London building.

You can be either electrically or mechanically biased, but you must have a strong all-round understanding of building services and be confident leading an engineering shift.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll take responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the building, ensuring critical engineering systems are maintained and issues are dealt with quickly and professionally.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the engineering team during your shift.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the building's M&E systems.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and respond to mechanical and electrical faults.
• Manage contractors and specialist subcontractors.
• Ensure all engineering activities are carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Complete shift handovers and maintain accurate engineering records.
• Respond to plant failures and engineering emergencies.
• Support the building's PPM, compliance and statutory requirements.
• Take on Authorised Person (AP) responsibilities where qualified.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Shift Engineer, Lead Engineer, Engineering Supervisor or Shift Leader.
• Strong electrical or mechanical engineering background.
• Good all-round knowledge of both mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience working within a commercial office, high-rise, critical environment or similar.
• Good understanding of HVAC, electrical distribution, BMS, pumps, motors and general building services.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Confident leading engineers and dealing with contractors.
• Good knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance.
• AP experience/qualifications would be highly advantageous.

Package

• £60,000 basic salary
• + £1,500 AP bonus per authorised discipline ( Mechanical, High Voltage, confined spaces)
• + Continental shift pattern
• + 7am-7pm shifts
• + Permanent position
• + Prestigious City of London location

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to step into a senior shift leadership position within a landmark London building