Lead Engineer

Invictus Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established facilities services company in Pimlico is seeking a skilled Lead Engineer to manage maintenance tasks at a residential site. The role requires oversight of PPM and reactive maintenance, contractor management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will hold a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline and possess strong leadership skills. Competitive salary of £50,000 with benefits including 25 days annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar M&E maintenance supervisory or leadership role.
• Knowledge of PPM, reactive maintenance, and M&E systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated PPM and reactive maintenance tasks safely and efficiently.
• Manage contractors and support client requests.
• Monitor KPIs to ensure service delivery meets contract requirements.
• Ensure SLAs are met, proactively addressing issues.
• Manage and enforce RAMs to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular audits of maintenance tasks.

Skills

M&E maintenance supervision

Leadership

Communication

PPM knowledge

Reactive maintenance

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical discipline

Job description

Job Title: Lead Engineer (Single Site Engineer)

Location: Pimlico, SW1V

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

Salary: £50,000

Company: Well-Established Facilities Services Company

About the Role

I am seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Engineer to join my client's team, to be based at a high end residential site in Pimlico. In this role, you will be the sole site engineer overseeing maintenance tasks across this large building. You will spend a mixture of your day performing hands‑on PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive maintenance tasks on M&E & building systems, and escorting contractors where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform your delegated PPM and reactive maintenance tasks when required, ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently.
• Managing contractors and supporting client requests.
• Monitor and track KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to ensure service delivery meets or exceeds contract requirements.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are consistently met, taking proactive measures to address any issues.
• Manage and enforce RAMs (Risk Assessment Method Statements) and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure maintenance tasks are performed to the highest standards and within compliance guidelines.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Opportunity to work with a well‑established building services company on a reputable contract.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) maintenance supervisory or leadership role.
• City & Guilds /NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
• Knowledge of PPM, reactive maintenance, and M&E systems.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on a rewarding role within a reputable company, please apply or reach out to James Wood (phone number removed).