Lead Mechanical Engineer in London

Energy Jobline CVL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Mobile phone and laptop

25 days' holiday + bank holidays + 生日

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a multi-site Facilities Management contract across North London. The role combines hands-on engineering with team supervision, with a clear pathway to becoming a Mechanical Supervisor within about six months.

The position covers RAMS and safety compliance, client liaison, and hands-on maintenance across approximately 10–15 sites, offering progression and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Plumbing NVQ / City & Guilds qualification.
• Strong experience in Hard FM, building services or commercial maintenance.
• Experience as Lead Engineer, Team Leader or Working Supervisor.
• Experience with PPM, reactive maintenance and fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive mechanical maintenance across multiple sites.
• Provide technical support and guidance to a team of engineers.
• Diagnose faults and resolve mechanical and building services issues.
• Support contractors, quotations and day-to-day maintenance delivery.
• Ensure RAMS, permits, Health & Safety and compliance requirements are met.

Skills

Leadership

Fault-finding

PPM maintenance

Client communication

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step into management? We're recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a multi-site Facilities Management contract across North London.

Initially combining hands-on engineering with team supervision, this role offers a clear pathway to progress into a full-time Mechanical Supervisor position within approximately six months.

The Role

• Carry out PPM and reactive mechanical maintenance across multiple sites.
• Provide technical support and guidance to a team of engineers.
• Diagnose faults and resolve mechanical and building services issues.
• Support contractors, quotations and day-to-day maintenance delivery.
• Ensure RAMS, permits, Health & Safety and compliance requirements are met.
• Build strong relationships with clients and site teams.

About You

• A Mechanical or Plumbing NVQ / City & Guilds qualification.
• Strong experience within Hard FM, building services or commercial maintenance.
• Previous experience as a Lead Engineer, Team Leader or Working Supervisor.
• Strong PPM, reactive maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• The confidence to lead engineers and deal directly with clients.
• F-Gas, AC, IOSH or AP experience would be advantageous.

What's in it for You?

• £47,500 salary
• Company van and fuel card
• Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays + birthday
• Additional 5-6 days' holiday linked to the contract
• £100 standby payment when on call
• Enhanced call-out payments and overtime
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Progression to Mechanical Supervisor within approximately six months
• Location: North London, covering approximately 10-15 sites.