Lead Engineer

EMCOR UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days holidays + Bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme

Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies

Refer a Friend scheme

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Access to Flex Benefits

Job summary

EMCOR UK is seeking an experienced building services engineer to provide maintenance support in Stratford, East London. Responsibilities include electrical and HVAC maintenance, inspection, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications, possess strong communication skills, and be capable of working both independently and as part of a team. The role comes with a competitive salary and benefits including holidays and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Have the 18th edition electrical C&G certificate or be willing to complete the course.
• Articulate, numerate and IT literate.
• Good understanding of legislative compliance and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Provide general electrical/HVAC/building service maintenance support.
• Test and inspect electrical installations.
• Respond to Helpdesk reactive maintenance calls.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

HVAC systems

Health & Safety compliance

Building services knowledge

Communication skills

Education

18th edition electrical C&G certificate

C&G 2360 qualification

C&G 2391 inspection and test (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

Location: Eastbank Studios, Carpenters Road, Stratford, East London

Salary: £45,000 pa

Working Hours: 0800 to 1700 Mon-Fri

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

About EMCOR UK: At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, One Data World, we harness data‑driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

What You'll Do

• To provide general electrical/HVAC/Building services maintenance support on all buildings and plant as part of a multi‑disciplined team.
• Implementing all electrical maintenance and corrective works on the site in accordance with the instructions promulgated on PPM dockets and site specific procedures.
• Testing and inspecting electrical installations in accordance with National Inspection Council documentation.
• Providing accurate feedback information including completing test sheets, routine rounds inspection sheets and work dockets containing durations of maintenance activities and observations.
• Ensuring that all plant and systems are maintained and operated in order to provide maximum efficiency, availability and reliability.
• Carrying out refurbishment works arising from breakdown or maintenance inspections.
• Responding to Helpdesk reactive maintenance/breakdown calls and carrying out remedial work as necessary, providing feedback information to customer and helpdesk as required.
• Assume the role of Competent Person as authorised by the Authorised Person Controller.
• Developing and retaining knowledge of site system failures and their causes and effects.
• Carrying out condition based monitoring surveys.
• Carrying out minor new works installations and testing.
• Assisting in maintaining the cleanliness of plant and adjacent areas.
• Undertaking defect surveys on electrical plant and systems and providing reports as requested by engineering management.
• Assisting the Shift Supervisor in providing information for technical and incident reports.
• Developing and retaining a full knowledge of the operating characteristics of the site generation plant in order to provide monitoring attendance when running for emergency or test purposes.
• Assisting in the evaluation and release of passengers trapped in lifts.
• Providing holiday and sickness cover for shift colleagues.

Operations

• To support the Building Services Manager in the day to day implementation of EMCOR policies, procedures, standards necessary to maintain the integrity of ongoing operational activities and provide high quality service to customers in accordance with the EMCOR Integrated Management System, Employee Handbook, M&I Business Plan and Company Safety Procedures/Instructions.
• Demonstrate qualities to deliver the contract requirements through effective communication, training and personal development.
• Ensuring full competencies and training to undertake key tasks linked to service level agreements and key performance indicators.
• Ensure your line Manager maintains an up to date skills data base for you and organises courses as appropriate to fulfil contractual commitment and employee development.
• Provide regular updates on work load to Line Manager Maintain day to day contact with the customer taking notes as required.
• Undertake an annual appraisal.
• Identify to your Line Manager operational improvements to ensure continued provision of high quality service.
• Through innovation and vision identify any business opportunity and pass information to Line Manager.
• Assist in production of regular reports using IT reporting tools and analytical data.
• Assist in other ad hoc functions within skills level, training and experience on an as instructed basis.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and feedback through relevant and current procedures.
• Responsible for issuing work permits and management of subcontractors when on site Carrying out reactive and PPM tasks as instructed

Health & Safety

• In conjunction with the HSE&Q team, regularly monitor the safety performance of all service aspects, identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure all staff attend and receive regular toolbox talks in accordance with local procedures.
• Manage the preparation and submission for approval all appropriate Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments workflow and cost through effective management techniques.
• Ensure you have appropriate PPE issued and it is worn in accordance with associated risk.
• Ensure all equipment, tools and PPE are adequately maintained.

Commercial

• Support the Building Manager, providing information necessary to establish financial completion of accounts.
• Ensuring that the JDE ordering system is followed and that full accountability is available.

About The Role

• The ideal candidate will have the 18 th edition electrical C&G certificate or be willing to complete the course. Qualified to C&G 2360.
• Have or be working towards obtaining C&G 2391 inspection and test of electrical installations would be an advantage.
• Qualified or trained in other building service disciplines including HVAC would be an advantage.
• Experience in a building service environment.
• Articulate, numerate and IT literate.
• Understanding of legislative compliance and contract law preferred.
• Be commercially aware and have a reasonable knowledge of budget preparation, negotiation and management.
• Good all round knowledge of Facility Management and Building Services Engineering.
• The ability to establish, implement and monitor high standards of excellence in areas of quality, safety and operational performance.
• Must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in the field of assurance / health & safety and environment.
• Have good decision‑making and communications skills.
• Be resilient under pressure and be able to converse confidently with staff, suppliers and customers at all levels.
• Must be self‑motivated and a team player, have an adaptable/flexible approach.
• Capable of obtaining the highest level of security clearance, currently DV.

Benefits

• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme – up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem‑solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.