Lead Shift Engineer

Integral UK LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious engineering firm in Mayfair is seeking a Lead Shift Engineer to manage critical building operations and lead a team of engineers. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in building services, HVAC systems, and team management. Responsibilities include ensuring facility performance and compliance with safety and health regulations. A proactive approach and strong problem-solving skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment where customer service and teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• Approved apprenticeship or appropriate experience within Building Services.
• Health & Safety awareness is necessary.
• At least 3 years of engineering experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical building operations with a focus on facility performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee and manage a small team, communicating performance expectations.

Skills

Building Services Engineering

HVAC knowledge

Team management

Customer service

Problem-solving

Numeracy and literacy skills

Education

Level 3 - City & Guilds - Building Services Engineering HVAC or Electrical/Mechanical

BTEC ONC/HNC or HND - Building Services Engineering

Tools

Windows Office applications

Job description

Lead Shift Engineer

Join JLL's elite engineering team at a prestigious corporate site in the heart of Mayfair. This Shift Lead Engineer position offers the opportunity to manage critical building operations at one of London's most prominent business addresses, leading a team of engineers while ensuring seamless facility performance for our high‑profile client.

Role Summary

To provide all‑round engineering support, maintaining the building infrastructure. Have a detailed understanding of all new or current building services systems and contingency procedures within the buildings, and complying with the Health & Safety/building codes of practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a close liaison and working relationship with the Engineering Supervisor and Manager
• Attend all allocated training courses and act as a Duty Authorised Person (HV) whilst on duty
• Issue relevant site Permits as part of the Safe System of Work
• Completion of SFG20 PPMs and reactive tasks and update the system in order to meet contractual obligations
• Ensure that daily checks are completed and repair or report any defects using the helpdesk or reactive works ticketing system
• Responsible for M&E stock control
• Ensure any accidents and near misses are reported to line managers
• Maintain and supervise effective site handovers, including critical plant status, plant isolations, issues arising, ongoing works, special task requests, standard of housekeeping
• Comply with both statutory and company health, safety and environmental regulations and policies
• Timely implementation and recording of all statutory inspections including accurate recording of electrical, fire and water hygiene records
• Where necessary be available to attend out of hours calls when required or when working the on‑call shifts (including on public holidays)
• Control of 3rd party contractors including monitoring of work performance and standards, including internal auditing where applicable in conjunction with the Engineering Manager
• Ensure that Specialist Service Provider worksheets are signed off that quality of work is inspected and recommendations are escalated to the Engineering Manager/Supervisor
• Maintain the 100% uptime criteria
• Ensure that Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping
• Carry out regular 1 on 1 meetings and document performance reports with each member of your team and ensure they receive regular feedback on their performance and have the opportunity to discuss their ongoing development
• Will be expected to operate and troubleshoot all building systems but not be limited to the following:

• BMS and electrical monitoring
• Control system
• Air handling, conditioning and terminal units - VAV and CRAC
• Chiller
• Domestic water services
• Fire prevention and detection systems
• VESDA
• Fire suppression
• Variable speed drives
• AC, DC single phase and three phase motors
• UPS systems, batteries, static switches and associated controls
• Low voltage switch panels and associated breakers

Qualifications & Experience

• Approved apprenticeship or appropriate experience within Building Services
• Level 3 - City & Guilds - Building Services Engineering HVAC or Electrical/Mechanical or equivalent and competent in plumbing, joinery, tiling and painting
• 17/18th Edition IEE
• Health & Safety awareness is necessary
• Preferred - BTEC ONC/HNC or HND - Building Services Engineering - HVAC or Electrical/Mechanical or equivalent
• At least 3 years of engineering experience is a must
• Experience of managing a small team
• Proactive approach to undertake all tasks required
• Numeracy and literacy skills, with experience of report writing
• Good computer literacy using Windows Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Effective problem solving skills
• Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service
• Self‑motivated, calm manner and able to work under pressure
• Smart appearance, presentable
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working in busy commercial contracts, managing and achieving KPIs and SLAs
• HVAP Qualification preferred