Lead Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Overtime

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a Lead Engineer position at a modern commercial office building in the West End of London. The role involves taking ownership of day-to-day engineering, managing one onsite engineer, delivering a robust PPM programme and maintaining strong client relationships with the contract team.

You will handle electrical and HVAC maintenance, fault-finding and compliance duties while aiming for progression within the FM service provider.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical qualification required (NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 or equivalent).
• Multi-skilled across mechanical and electrical building services.
• Strong client-facing and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations on site.
• Manage and support on-site engineer; ensure works are completed to a high standard.
• Deliver an effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme.
• Attend client meetings and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Carry out electrical maintenance including lighting, fault-finding and lamp replacements; test emergency lighting and fire alarms.
• Carry out basic air conditioning maintenance and monitor the BMS.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Mechanical qualification

Multi-skilled

Client-facing

Leadership

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 or 3

Job description

Lead Engineer - West End, London - FM Service Provider - £53,000

Are you an experienced Lead Engineer looking for a role where you can genuinely progress your career?

CBW is currently recruiting for an exciting Lead Engineer position with a well-established and highly regarded FM service provider, based at a modern commercial office building in the West End of London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced building services engineer who wants to take ownership of a site, develop their leadership experience and join a company keen to promote and progress people from within. You will oversee the day-to-day engineering operations across a modern multi-storey office building, taking responsibility for planned and reactive maintenance while managing one engineer on site. The role is highly client-facing, so we are looking for someone professional, confident and personable who enjoys building strong relationships with both the client and wider contract team. For the right person, there is excellent potential to progress within the contract and the wider business, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their FM career.

Hours

Monday to Friday - 08:00am - 17:00pm

Package

• £53,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Overtime available
• Strong opportunities for future career progression

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations on site
• Manage and support one engineer, ensuring works are completed efficiently and to a high standard
• Deliver an effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme
• Manage agreed KPIs and SLAs alongside the Supervisor
• Arrange, coordinate and oversee specialist subcontractors
• Manage reports, site logbooks and maintenance documentation in partnership with the Contract Manager and Supervisor
• Ensure all site documentation remains current, compliant and audit-ready
• Attend client meetings and build strong working relationships with key stakeholders
• Carry out electrical maintenance including lighting installations, fault-finding and lamp replacements
• Complete emergency lighting and fire alarm testing
• Carry out basic air conditioning maintenance across AHUs and FCUs, including filter changes, cleaning and general checks
• Monitor and adjust the BMS in response to hot/cold calls and building requirements
• Ensure all statutory compliance requirements are maintained
• Assist with reactive M&E maintenance and fault-finding across the building

Requirements

• Electrical or Mechanical qualification – NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 or equivalent
• Strong commercial building maintenance experience
• Multi-skilled across mechanical and electrical building services
• Previous Lead Engineer or senior engineering experience would be advantageous
• Confident and professional in a client-facing environment
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Ambitious and keen to develop and progress within the business
• Hard-working, reliable and professional