Lead M&E Engineer – £50,000 | Paddington in London)

PRS Recruitment Services; London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious company is seeking a Lead M&E Engineer based in Paddington. This role involves leading high-quality maintenance work, managing subcontractors, and handling various HVAC and electrical systems. Competitive salary, thorough professional development support, and excellent career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Extensive overtime opportunities

Annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Ongoing training & development

Clear path for career progression

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in building services or similar role.
• Electrically qualified.
• Strong technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and reactive electrical maintenance tasks.
• Supervise and coordinate sub-contractors.
• Conduct PAT testing and ensure compliance.

Skills

Technical knowledge across electrical and mechanical disciplines

Proactive approach

Understanding of health and safety standards

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Lead M&E Engineer – £50,000 | Paddington

Location: Paddington

Salary: £50,000 + Plenty of Overtime

Hours: Monday to Friday

We are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join a prestigious commercial contract based in Paddington. This is an excellent opportunity to lead and deliver high-quality PPM and reactive maintenance across a flagship site, while also taking responsibility for general building services and subcontractor management.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, robust support for professional growth, and be part of a company known for its exceptional staff retention and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform PPM and reactive electrical maintenance tasks.

- Supervise and coordinate sub-contractors working on-site.

- Respond to client work requests and emergency callouts.

- Carry out electrical works: lighting, wiring, testing, alarm systems, BMS, and general building systems.

- Support basic fabric tasks: toilets, drainage, tiling, sinks.

- Fault finding and maintenance on systems such as AHUs, FCUs, UPS, generators, and LV systems.

- Manage and monitor BMS head-end systems and HVAC plant.

- Handle VRV/VAV systems, water treatment, ballast replacements, and lamping.

- Conduct PAT testing and ensure all compliance tasks are completed.

Requirements:

- Electrically qualified (City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent).

- Minimum of 3 years' experience in building services or a similar role.

- Strong technical knowledge across electrical and mechanical disciplines.

- A motivated, proactive approach with a willingness to learn and progress.

- Good understanding of health and safety standards.

What’s on Offer:

- £50,000 base salary

- Extensive overtime opportunities

- Annual leave + bank holidays

- Company pension scheme

- Private healthcare

- Ongoing training & development

- Clear path for career progression

- Supportive management with a strong people-first culture