Lead Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Pertemps; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Mechanical & Electrical Engineer for a prestigious residential development in Westminster. This role involves managing life safety systems, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring high-quality service in a client-facing environment, with competitive salary and benefits including holidays and pension.

Benefits

23 days holiday, increasing with tenure

Company pension scheme

Annual Christmas party

Recognition of individual contributions

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineer with a foundation in mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills in client-facing situations.
• Strong IT skills, especially in email and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site M&E engineer handling landlord systems including fire alarms and CCTV.
• Manage and coordinate with subcontractors, ensuring quality work.
• Conduct routine checks on plant systems and document maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Lead Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
Location: High End residential - Westminster, London
Landlord side only.

Overview:
We are currently recruiting for a Lead M&E Engineer for a prestigious high-end residential development, located in the heart of Westminster near the Houses of Parliament. This flagship site, comprising of over 200 luxury apartments.
This is a standalone, site-based position with additional labour support provided during peak operational periods.
This opportunity is ideal for a multi-skilled engineer who thrives in a client-facing environment, can confidently manage subcontractors, and is looking for long-term career progression within a supportive and growing company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead on-site M&E engineer, responsible for all landlord and life safety systems including:
  • Fire alarms
  • Sprinkler systems
  • CCTV and access control
  • Fan coil units (FCUs)
  • Heat interface units (HIUs)
• Conduct routine plant checks and light testing within apartments.
• Serve as the first point of contact for cooling system issues—diagnose minor faults or escalate to external contractors as needed.
• Manage and coordinate with up to 20 subcontractors on site, ensuring timely and quality completion of works.
• Perform monthly emergency lighting tests, with labour assistance provided as needed.
• Maintain and update issue-tracking spreadsheets and other maintenance documentation.
• Attend and contribute to monthly site and client meetings, providing technical insight where required.
• Liaise directly with tenants, the building manager, and representatives, ensuring all communications are professional and well-documented.

Candidate Profile:
Essential:

• Multi-skilled engineer with a solid foundation in both mechanical and electrical disciplines (full dual qualification not required).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident and professional in client-facing scenarios.
• Strong basic IT skills, especially in email correspondence and Excel.

Desirable:

• Experience within high-end residential developments.
• Background managing subcontractors and working independently on site.
• Experience with HIU/FCU servicing and BMS monitoring.

Salary & Benefits:

• £45,000 - £47,000, depending on experience.
• 23 days holiday, increasing to 24 days after two years and 25 days after three years, plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual company Christmas party and team-focused working culture.
• Stable, smaller business structure where individual contributions are recognised.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 – 17:00
• No call-out duties

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.