Lead Building Services Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking an experienced Lead Building Services Engineer for a high-profile static site in Central London. The role combines hands-on maintenance with team leadership, ensuring safe and efficient site operation.

Key duties include PPMs, fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems, RAMS preparation, and on-site mentoring of engineers. Strong client communication and compliance experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Lead Engineer or Supervisor in Building Services.
• Hands-on maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with PPMs, reactive maintenance and fault finding.
• Commutable distance to Central London.
• Ability to lead engineers while remaining involved in day-to-day tasks.
• Experience reviewing RAMS.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive works on electrical systems and mechanical plant.
• Fault find and repair building services systems including HV, LV, HVAC, and associated plant.
• Undertake minor works including lamping, basic plumbing repairs, and component replacements.
• Lead and support a team of engineers on site, mentoring and performance oversight.
• Review and complete RAMS, ensuring all works are carried out safely.
• Ensure all engineering activities meet statutory and site compliance requirements.
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required.
• Act as the main point of contact on site for technical issues and escalations.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical systems maintenance

Mechanical systems maintenance

Client-facing communication

Job description

Lead Building Services Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Building Services Engineer to join our agency team on a high–profile static site in Central London. This role combines hands–on engineering duties with team leadership and statutory compliance, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable site operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works on electrical systems and mechanical plant
• Fault find and repair building services systems including HV, LV, HVAC, and associated plant
• Undertake minor works including lamping, basic plumbing repairs, and component replacements
• Lead and support a team of engineers on site, ensuring works are completed to a high standard, providing day–to–day direction, mentoring, and performance oversight
• Review and complete RAMS, ensuring all works are carried out safely
• Ensure all engineering activities meet statutory and site compliance requirements
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions where required
• Act as the main point of contact on site for technical issues and escalations

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Lead Engineer / Supervisor role within Building Services
• Strong hands–on experience with electrical and mechanical systems maintenance
• Experience carrying out PPMs, reactive maintenance, and fault finding
• Be a commutable distance of Central London
• Ability to lead engineers while remaining actively involved in day–to–day engineering tasks
• Experience completing and reviewing RAMS
• Strong client–facing and communication skills

Lead Building Services Engineer: – Up to 55,000 basic + Package

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