Lead Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Randstad CPE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services company is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Wembley. The successful candidate will lead a small team of engineers, ensuring high-quality maintenance and operations of mechanical systems. A strong background in mechanical engineering and proven leadership experience is essential. This contract offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000 and flexible working hours. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Engineer with team management.
• Strong mechanical engineering background.
• Ability to work autonomously and diagnose faults.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2-3 engineers for maintenance contracts.
• Oversee all scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure smooth operation of all mechanical systems.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Fault diagnosis

Team management

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Wembley ?️

Are you an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer with a passion for maintenance and a knack for leadership? We have an exciting contract opportunity based in the vibrant Wembley area.

We're looking for a proactive and skilled individual with a strong mechanical bias to join a dynamic team on a crucial maintenance contract. You will be responsible for leading a small team of 2-3 engineers, overseeing all scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of all mechanical systems. Your leadership will be key in maintaining high standards of work and ensuring project delivery on time.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Lead Engineer, with a track record of successfully managing and mentoring a small team.
• Strong mechanical engineering background and extensive experience in a maintenance environment.
• Ability to work autonomously, diagnose faults, and make key decisions on‑site to minimize downtime.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary range of £45,000 - £48,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday shift pattern, ensuring your weekends are free.
• Flexible working hours with a choice of two shifts: 7am - 4pm or 6am - 3pm.

If you have the leadership skills and mechanical maintenance expertise we're looking for, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Info

• Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)
• Company:
• Location:
• Posted: Dec 2nd 2025
• Closes: Jan 2nd 2026
• Sector: Property Services
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time