Lead Mechanical Engineer - Plant Room & CAFM

Quint Construction Services; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Quint Construction Services is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead a small team of maintenance engineers and oversee daily operations.

You will balance hands-on technical work with team leadership in plant rooms, using CAFM daily to log tasks and monitor progress.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing, strong plant room expertise, and a proactive approach to safety and maintenance.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing is required.
• Proven supervisory or team leader experience in building services or facilities management.
• Solid plant room knowledge and strong troubleshooting skills.
• IT literacy with CAFM platforms for daily workflow management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance engineers (approx. 5).
• Work on-site to assist with complex tasks and cover gaps as needed.
• Oversee plant room operations, servicing, and fault-finding.
• Log work orders and track progress daily using CAFM software.

Skills

Team Leadership

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Plant Room Operations

CAFM usage

Health & Safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

Tools

CAFM Software

Job description

Quint Construction Services is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead a small team of maintenance engineers and oversee daily operations.

You will balance hands-on technical work with team leadership in plant rooms, using CAFM daily to log tasks and monitor progress.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing, strong plant room expertise, and a proactive approach to safety and maintenance.