Lead Engineer

HAMILTON ROWE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Vauxhall is seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee operations at a prestigious high-end residential property. This hands-on leadership role involves managing day-to-day maintenance compliance across electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems while building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a City & Guilds or NVQ in Electrical Installations, alongside a solid background in building services maintenance. This position offers excellent progression opportunities and benefits including 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• City & Guilds / NVQ (or equivalent) in Electrical Installations.
• Strong background in building services maintenance.
• Previous supervisory or Lead Engineer experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and allocate PPM and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain, fault-find, and troubleshoot systems including electrical and HVAC.
• Organise, supervise, and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Building services maintenance

Electrical installations

Client communication

Supervisory skills

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ in Electrical Installations

Job description

Lead Maintenance Engineer

Vauxhall, London

£48,000 – £52,000 per annum

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Engineer to join a leading facilities management service provider, overseeing a prestigious high-end residential property in Vauxhall. This is a hands‑on leadership role, taking ownership of the landlord’s plant and engineering operations on site.

Working for a highly respected building services provider, this position offers the ideal balance between technical delivery and team leadership. You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day maintenance operation, ensuring full compliance across electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, managing subcontractors, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and allocate PPM and reactive maintenance tasks
• Maintain, fault‑find, and troubleshoot systems including:
• Single & three‑phase power, UPS, generators
• Emergency lighting and fire alarm systems
• AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, pumps, sprinkler systems
• BMS operation and monitoring
• Perform safe isolation of plant and systems in line with regulations
• Maintain compliance documentation, logbooks, RAMS, and reports
• Organise, supervise, and manage subcontractors
• Attend and lead regular client meetings to ensure service excellence
• Support the Account Manager with reporting and operational updates
• Undertake hands‑on maintenance and remedial works as required

Requirements

• City & Guilds / NVQ (or equivalent) in Electrical Installations
• Strong background in building services maintenance
• Previous supervisory or Lead Engineer experience (desirable)
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Well‑organised, proactive, and career‑driven

Salary & Benefits

£48,000 – £52,000 per annum

• Monday to Friday, 8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Excellent progression opportunities within a growing FM provider