M&E Engineer - London

14forty; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

14forty in Central London is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join as the resident engineer on a flagship contract. You will own the building's critical M&E systems and be the main on-site contact for the client.

The role involves planned and reactive maintenance across electrical, HVAC, lighting, water and building services, with focus on safety, compliance, and maintaining peak performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering through a recognised apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Proven experience in commercial buildings, facilities management or building services environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• 18th Edition qualification would be advantageous for electrically biased candidates.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical systems across the site.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and repair faults across electrical, HVAC, lighting, power, water and building services systems.
• Monitor plant performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and compliance.
• Escort and manage specialist subcontractors carrying out maintenance and repair activities.
• Maintain all statutory compliance records, maintenance documentation and asset information.
• Build strong working relationships with the client, acting as a trusted technical advisor on site.
• Support the delivery of minor project works, upgrades and installations.
• Ensure all activities are undertaken safely and in accordance with current health & safety legislation.

Skills

M&E engineering

Fault finding

PPM

Reactive maintenance

Building services

Electrical systems

Independent working

Communication skills

Education

Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Central London | 40 Hours per Week | £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join our team as the dedicated resident engineer on a flagship Central London contract.

This is a resident role where you'll take ownership of the building's critical engineering systems, ensuring a safe, compliant and exceptional environment for our client and building users. You'll be the first point of contact for all M&E matters, building strong relationships with stakeholders while delivering both planned and reactive maintenance to the highest standards.

If you're a hands-on engineer who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving and taking pride in a building's performance, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical systems across the site.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and repair faults across electrical, HVAC, lighting, power, water and building services systems.
• Monitor plant performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and compliance.
• Escort and manage specialist subcontractors carrying out maintenance and repair activities.
• Maintain all statutory compliance records, maintenance documentation and asset information.
• Build strong working relationships with the client, acting as a trusted technical advisor on site.
• Support the delivery of minor project works, upgrades and installations.
• Ensure all activities are undertaken safely and in accordance with current health & safety legislation.

About You

• Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering through a recognised apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Proven experience working within commercial buildings, facilities management or building services environments.
• Strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• 18th Edition qualification would be advantageous for electrically biased candidates.

Job Reference: com/0209/42115001/52830906/SU #14Forty

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