Mechanical and Electrical Engineer - Central London

Compass Group UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Engineer in Central London to maintain building services, with a focus on HVAC, heating, cooling, and water systems.

You will work as part of an integrated facilities team, delivering proactive, customer-focused engineering services with minimal disruption to occupants.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical or electrical engineering qualification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Water systems

Fault finding

Problem solving

Contractor management

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Flexible hours

Education

Engineering qualification

Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Central London | Competitive Salary based on experience

We\'re looking for an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join a high-profile workplace environment in Central London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with extensive experience within premium office, workplace, or commercial environments. You\'ll play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the building\'s critical engineering systems while supporting an exceptional customer experience.

Working as part of an integrated facilities team, you\'ll be the on-site engineering expert, taking ownership of planned and reactive maintenance activities across mechanical and electrical systems, with particular focus on HVAC, cooling, heating, and water systems.

To support a fully occupied workplace environment, you will be flexible in your approach to working hours, adapting your schedule where required to deliver maintenance activities with minimal disruption to customers and workplace operations.

The Opportunity

As the site\'s dedicated M&E Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the building\'s engineering infrastructure, ensuring assets remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.

You\'ll work closely with workplace and facilities teams, developing strong relationships with stakeholders while delivering a proactive and customer-focused engineering service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all mechanical and electrical systems.
• Take ownership of heating, cooling, HVAC, and water systems, ensuring they operate safely, efficiently, and in line with statutory requirements.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs across building services systems and associated plant equipment.
• Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and operational performance.
• Support water hygiene management and compliance activities.
• Deliver engineering works in a way that minimises disruption to building occupants and workplace activities.
• Manage and oversee specialist subcontractors and service providers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, compliance documentation, and asset information.
• Support minor works, upgrades, and improvement projects across the site.
• Build positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and workplace users, providing technical guidance and support where required.
• Ensure all engineering activities are undertaken safely and in accordance with current health, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in flexible working arrangements where necessary to facilitate out-of-hours maintenance and non-intrusive PPM delivery.

About You

We\'re looking for a customer-focused engineer who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive approach to service delivery.

You\'ll be comfortable working independently, taking ownership of issues, and building credibility with both clients and colleagues.

We\'d particularly like to hear from candidates with:

• A recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification, apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience working within premium office, workplace, or premium commercial environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, heating, cooling, water systems, and general building services infrastructure.
• Experience carrying out both planned preventative and reactive maintenance within occupied buildings.
• Knowledge of water hygiene and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience managing specialist contractors and service partners.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues before they impact building users.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• The flexibility to adapt working hours to support non-disruptive maintenance delivery.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and service excellence.

Desirable

• 18th Edition qualification.
• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent.
• Experience using CAFM systems and digital maintenance platforms.
• Knowledge of energy management and sustainability initiatives within commercial buildings.

Job Reference: com/1310/42115001/52830906/R/SU

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!