Lead Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee engineering operations for a small portfolio of prestigious commercial buildings in the London Bridge area. You will lead and support the on-site engineering team, ensuring all maintenance tasks are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Acting as a technical point of contact, you will work with management to maintain building performance, ensure statutory compliance, coordinate subcontractors and provide technical

Qualifications

• Lead engineer experience in facilities management or similar.
• Ability to oversee on-site engineering delivery for multiple buildings.
• Strong knowledge of M&E maintenance and building services.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead engineer on site, ensuring efficient delivery of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to the on-site engineer.
• Coordinate and supervise specialist contractors carrying out maintenance and project works.
• Manage the permit-to-work system and review RAMS before works commence.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety legislation and company procedures.
• Monitor service delivery through CAFM systems, ensuring maintenance records are accurate and up to date.
• Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and repairs across electrical and mechanical building services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the client, occupiers and key stakeholders.
• Support small project works and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Lead engineer experience

Building services knowledge

Contractor management

Client-facing communication

Problem solving

Documentation & compliance

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 (Electrical or Mechanical)

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Lead Engineer – FM Service Provider – London Bridge – £57,000 per annum

CBW are working with a leading Facilities Management provider who are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to oversee engineering operations across a small portfolio of prestigious commercial buildings in the London Bridge area. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with previous leadership experience to take responsibility for the day-to-day engineering delivery across several high-specification commercial properties. You'll lead and support the on-site engineering team, ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Acting as a key technical point of contact, you'll work closely with the management team to maintain building performance, ensure statutory compliance, coordinate specialist subcontractors and provide technical support to the engineering team. The role will also involve maintaining strong relationships with clients and occupiers, ensuring a consistently high level of service across the portfolio.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40-hour week)

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead engineer on site, ensuring the efficient delivery of planned preventative and reactive maintenance
• Provide day-to-day support and technical guidance to the on-site engineer
• Coordinate and supervise specialist contractors carrying out maintenance and project works
• Manage the permit-to-work system and review RAMS before works commence
• Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety legislation and company procedures
• Monitor service delivery through CAFM systems, ensuring maintenance records are accurate and up to date
• Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and repairs across electrical and mechanical building services
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client, occupiers and key stakeholders
• Support small project works and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Assist the Account Manager with quotations, technical recommendations and contractor management
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs, ensuring contractual obligations are consistently achieved
• Carry out regular site inspections to maintain engineering standards and compliance

Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 2/3 (Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent recognised qualification
• Previous experience as a Lead Engineer, Shift Leader or Senior Engineer within Facilities Management
• Strong knowledge of commercial building services and M&E maintenance
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and ensuring site compliance
• Familiarity with CAFM systems and maintenance reporting
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• A proactive, organised approach with strong technical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider contract team