Lead Mechanical Engineer

CBRE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global facilities management firm is seeking a Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in London. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical engineering skills, experience in HVAC and building services. Responsibilities include delivering maintenance services, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Competitive salary and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Tools, uniform, and PPE provided

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance within commercial or critical environments is essential.
• Solid working knowledge of building services systems and mechanical plant operations.
• Familiarity with health & safety legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reactive mechanical maintenance and repairs on-site.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Conduct regular mechanical inspections and system tests.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC

Fault Diagnosis

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or Plumbing

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

Job details

Job ID: 211114

Posted: 02-Jul-2025

Service line: GWS Segment

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance

Location: London - England - United Kingdom

Overview

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support operations at a prestigious static client site.

This site-based role calls for a practical, hands-on engineer with a strong understanding of mechanical plant and building services systems, including HVAC, pumps, motors, pipework, and associated equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical reliability, proactive fault finding, and a drive for delivering safe and compliant maintenance at the highest standards.

Role Summary

• Deliver reactive mechanical maintenance and repairs on-site, within agreed SLAs
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks aligned to compliance schedules
• Undertake mechanical repairs and replacements across pumps, pipework, fan coil units, AHUs, valves, and general plant room equipment
• Provide technical support for minor installation works and equipment upgrades
• Conduct regular mechanical inspections, system tests, and operational checks
• Accurately record completed tasks, including risk assessments, method statements, and service reports
• Liaise with the site team and CBRE Technical Services Manager to escalate mechanical risks or faults
• Participate in on-call rota, supporting mechanical faults and out-of-hours requests
• Ensure all work aligns with health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Operate handheld devices and software to update job status, log faults, and request parts

Experience Required

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or Plumbing, or equivalent certification
• Experience in mechanical maintenance within commercial or critical environments (plant rooms, office buildings, laboratories, etc.)
• Solid working knowledge of building services systems, mechanical plant operations, and fault diagnosis
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a static team environment
• Familiarity with health & safety legislation and mechanical maintenance compliance

Desirable:

• Experience working with Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Basic knowledge of supporting electrical or fabric works as part of a multi-skilled team

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Tools, uniform, and PPE provided
• Continuous training and development within a leading global organisation
• Excellent career progression opportunities across technical disciplines
• A collaborative and supportive site-based facilities team

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)