Lead Foot Mobile Engineer

Nexus Careers Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Lead role on flagship account

Job summary

Nexus Careers Group Ltd seeks a Lead Foot Mobile Engineer to manage hands‑on PPM and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant across central London zones 1 and 2. The role requires leadership within a mobile team and ensures work is delivered to a high standard on a flagship account.

The position involves walking between buildings, using public transport, and no driving. The successful candidate will join a leading facilities management provider with strong training opportunities

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Experience in multi-skilled maintenance in commercial buildings preferred.
• 18th Edition wiring regulations is desirable.
• Previous lead/senior engineer or supervisory experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on AHUs, FCUs, HVAC systems, pumps and motors.
• Fault-finding on electrical systems including LV distribution and control panels.
• Act as senior engineer in mobile team, mentor other engineers and manage escalations.

Skills

Electrical Level 3

Mechanical Level 3

18th Edition

Leadership Experience

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Lead Foot Mobile Engineer

Location: Foot mobile, covering London Zones 1 and 2

Salary: £50,000

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Role

We're recruiting a Lead Foot Mobile Engineer to join a leading global facilities management provider on a flagship account for one of London's major property companies. The client's portfolio is made up of high-quality office and retail buildings across central London, home to a wide range of businesses.

You'll travel between buildings on foot and by public transport across Zones 1 and 2, with no driving required. You'll carry out hands‑on PPM and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant while acting as the senior engineer in the mobile team, supporting colleagues, handling escalations and making sure work is delivered to a high standard across the portfolio. It's a great opportunity for an experienced engineer ready to step into a leading role, with strong training and development on offer.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance on AHUs, FCUs, HVAC systems, pumps and motors
• Fault-finding on electrical systems, including LV distribution, motor control panels, lighting and small power
• Acting as the senior engineer in the mobile team, supporting and mentoring other engineers and handling technical escalations
• Helping to plan and prioritise workloads to make sure PPM schedules and reactive response times are met
• Overseeing specialist subcontractors on site and making sure RAMS and safe systems of work are followed
• Recording jobs accurately on the CAFM system and building strong relationships with building managers and tenants

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong multi-skilled maintenance experience in commercial buildings, ideally with an electrical bias
• 18th Edition (desirable)
• Previous lead, supervisory or senior engineer experience (desirable)
• Comfortable travelling across London Zones 1 and 2 on foot and by public transport

What's on Offer

• £50,000 basic salary
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Great training and development opportunities
• Lead role on a flagship central London account