Lead Engineer

Options Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee operations in Central London. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, managing engineering teams, and maintaining high service levels for prestigious contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering, with experience in facilities maintenance. Join a company that values internal promotion and offers a dynamic work environment where your leadership and technical skills can shine. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical qualifications are essential for this role.
• Experience in facilities maintenance and team leadership is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety on sites and manage engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with contractual KPIs and SLAs.
• Provide technical support and manage subcontractor work.

Skills

Electrical Installations Level 2/3

17th/18th Edition

Electrical qualification

Mechanical qualification

2391 certification

Education

NVQ/City in Guilds in Electrical Installations

Tools

Maximo

Concept

Job description

Job title: Lead Engineer

Location: Central London

Terms: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

Salary/rate: Salary is paying £50,000-£51,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements:

• NVQ/City in Guilds Electrical Installations Level 2/3
• 17^th/18^th Edition
• Electrical or Mechanical qualified
• 2391 - desired

About the company: A well-established maintenance provider who are renowned for their prestigious contracts are currently recruiting for a Lead Engineer on a blue-chip building for a mobile position based around Central London. This reputable company are big believers in promoting staff internally and are currently looking to add a strong Lead Engineer to their team.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the H&S of the sites and engineers.
• On site HV and LV Authorised Person when qualified and on Shift.
• Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract.
• Administer subcontractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site.
• Undertake other tasks as defined and requested by site management.
• Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI's/SLA's.
• Ensure the Computer Based Maintenance system, e.g. Maximo, Concept, etc is kept up to date and that PPM and reactive tickets are closed out with accurate data captured.
• Work closely with the Area Contract Manager to ensure that the service levels are maintained to a consistently high level.
• Support the Contract Support in achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for Statutory & Code compliance of sites. Ensure engineers are fully equipped to carry out daily tasks.
• Plan PPM schedules for sites to ensure an even workload in conjunction with the Area Contract Manager.
• Ensure PPM is carried out in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines.
• Responsible for the return of PPM and work related documentation. Man Management of Day Engineers and Shift team members.
• Ensure all sites have accurate asset registers and are labelled accordingly.
• Responsible for the fast and effective procurement of materials and services. Proactively source additional works and raise quotations.
• Provide technical support to engineers, helpdesk and clients.
• Investigate and report on major Operational incidents.
• Ensure all callouts are attended to, in conjunction with the helpdesk.
• Promote H&S culture across the whole team.
• Assist engineers carrying out PPM where required. Ensure regular communication with engineering team.
• Ensure weekly tasks have been completed and assist site manager to produce reports on delivery.
• Ensure customer service levels are maintained.
• Ensure uniforms are being worn and are in good condition. Ensure all 3rd party contract works have been carried out.
• Attend all statutory works to understand how they are conducted and supply feedback.
• Quoted works that are not approved by FM and could have a business impact should be escalated.
• First point of contact for all in hour shift issues and concerns.
• First point of contact on the escalation path for all mechanical incidents.
• Responsible for the production and distribution of a weekly report in conjunction with Area Contract Manager.
• Carry out any reasonable management request.

Candidate requirements:

• The ideal candidate is client facing (job activities that involve direct interaction or contact with a client or customer).
• The ideal candidate has experience leading a team within the facilities maintenance industry or a very strong Engineering background.
• At least three years' experience in as an Engineer.

Contact us to apply.

If this role sounds of interest, please don't hesitate to drop me a call on - 07939039969 or alternatively drop me an email on - [e-mail]