London Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - PPM, BMS & M&E Expert

Randstad Construction & Property; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime rates

Training & certifications

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a central London commercial office building. You will lead PPMs, ensure statutory water compliance, and manage reactive repairs across mechanical, HVAC and plant systems.

The role requires hands-on diagnostic skills, BMS knowledge, and a track record in corporate FM environments. On-site office in Central London with standard Monday–Friday hours and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 (or NVQ Level 3) in Mechanical Engineering, Heating & Ventilation, Plumbing, or Air Conditioning/Refrigeration.
• Proven track record as a mechanical building services maintenance engineer in commercial offices or corporate FM.
• Hands-on diagnostic experience with AHUs, FCUs, belts, bearings, valves, and pressurized pipework.
• Solid working knowledge of BMS operation and L8 water hygiene guidelines.
• Strong communication skills suitable for corporate tenant interactions.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventive maintenance (PPMs) across mechanical plant, HVAC systems, and building services.
• Investigate and rectify faults across FCUs, AHUs, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and calorifiers.
• Monitor, adjust, and diagnose plant alerts via the Building Management System (BMS).
• Carry out routine water hygiene and temperature monitoring in line with L8 standards.
• Respond to reactive work orders, tenant comfort calls, and plant room alarms promptly.
• Supervise and induct subcontractors on-site (chiller, boiler, water treatment teams).
• Maintain statutory logbooks, asset registers and maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

BMS knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Customer communication

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Randstad Construction & Property is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer for a central London commercial office building. You will lead PPMs, ensure statutory water compliance, and manage reactive repairs across mechanical, HVAC and plant systems.

The role requires hands-on diagnostic skills, BMS knowledge, and a track record in corporate FM environments. On-site office in Central London with standard Monday–Friday hours and overtime opportunities.