Lead Engineer

HAMILTON ROWE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly travel allowance

Yearly bonus

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Overtime available

Internal progression

Job summary

Hamilton Rowe Recruitment Services Ltd in London is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee a team of M&E engineers across multiple sites. The role includes PPM, reactive maintenance, fault finding, and client liaison to ensure smooth building operation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial property maintenance with strong M&E knowledge and leadership skills. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, a travel allowance, and prospects for yearly bonuses and progression.

Qualifications

• Requires City & Guilds / EAL / NVQ or equivalent in electrical or mechanical
• At least 5 years' experience in commercial property maintenance
• Strong M&E knowledge and ability to lead a team

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of M&E engineers across sites
• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance, fault finding
• Monitor and operate building management systems and AHUs/FCUs
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure safety and standards
• Maintain site logbooks and client relationships

Skills

Team leadership

Client facing

M&E knowledge

Education

City & Guilds / EAL / NVQ in electrical or mechanical

Job description

Lead Engineer

City of London

£48,000 - £50,000

New role for a Lead Engineer to join a rapidly growing commercial service provider in the City of London! This is a great role to expand your lead experience, join a growing company and receive opportunities to progress further within the business

As a Lead Engineer, you will oversee a team of M&E Engineers across several sites, whilst also carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance, fault find / trouble shoot, allocate works, update site logbooks and respond to client requests.

Lead Engineer Duties:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems
• Perform electrical fault-finding and diagnostics
• Work on single and three-phase power systems
• Carry out emergency lighting tests and maintenance
• Monitor and operate BMS systems
• Maintain AHUs, FCUs, pumps, and motors
• Oversee generators, UPS systems, and critical plant equipment
• Assist with VAV and VRF systems
• Ensure water treatment checks and compliance tasks are completed
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure all works are carried out safely and to standard
• Maintain accurate site logbooks and reports
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client and occupants
• Support and oversee on-site engineers to ensure smooth building operation

Lead Engineer Requirements:

• City and Guilds / EAL / NVQ or equivalent qualification in either electrical engineering / installations or a mechanical related subject
• At least 5 years experience within commercial property maintenance
• Strong M&E Knowlege
• Ability to lead a team
• Client facing

Salary and Package:

• Up to £50,000 per annum
• Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
• Monthly travel allowance
• Potential for yearly bonus
• Yearly pay reviews
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Overtime available
• Internal progression

Posted by Alex Clark