Lead Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FM Service Provider is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee maintenance operations across central London properties. This includes managing a team of engineers, ensuring compliance with service agreements, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. Candidates must have an electrical qualification and a solid background in commercial building maintenance. This full-time position offers competitive pay and the opportunity for overtime.

Benefits

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Essential electrical qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds.
• Background in multi-skilled commercial building maintenance.
• Must be client-facing and presentable.

Responsibilities

• Manage service delivery across various locations.
• Oversee team of four engineers.
• Ensure compliance with KPIs and SLAs.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Commercial building maintenance

Client-facing skills

Strong work ethic

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Lead Engineer – Oxford Street, London - FM Service Provider – £52,000 per annum

CBW is recruiting for a Lead Engineer to be based across a collection of high‑profile commercial properties in central London. The role involves overseeing several modern, premium office environments that have recently undergone significant investment, providing contemporary workspaces focused on quality, efficiency, and tenant wellbeing.

As Lead Engineer, you’ll manage a team of four engineers responsible for delivering exceptional maintenance and engineering services across multiple locations. Working Monday to Friday, 8 am–5 pm, you’ll take ownership of service delivery, ensure smooth daily operations, and build strong working relationships with occupiers across this flagship London portfolio.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage agreed KPI and SLA’s alongside the Supervisor
• Arrange specialist sub‑contractors
• Manage all reports / site log books (working with the Contract Manager & Supervisor)
• Ensure all paperwork is up to date and audit‑ready
• Attend client meetings as required
• Lighting (small installations, fault‑finding, lamping, etc.)
• Emergency lighting & fire alarm tests
• Air conditioning – AHUs / FCUs (filter changes, cleaning)
• BMS – monitor and adjust as needed (e.g., hot & cold calls)
• Statutory compliance

Hours & Benefits

• Monday to Friday (40 hours / week)
• 08:00 to 17:00
• Overtime available

Requirements

• Electrical qualification (NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2 / 3 or equivalent) – essential
• Multi‑skilled with strong commercial building maintenance background
• Client‑facing and presentable
• Hard‑working, honest, and reliable

Please send your CV to Katie at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information.