Mechanical Engineer

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

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: City of London / Central London (Commercial Office Building)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week (shift times TBC)

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + Overtime & Benefits Package

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced, fully qualified Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join an established on-site facilities management team at a modern, high-spec commercial office building in Central London.

In this permanent role, you will take lead ownership of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, statutory water compliance, and reactive repairs across the building's mechanical, HVAC, and primary plant systems. You will work closely with the wider engineering and building management team to ensure optimum plant efficiency and tenant comfort.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) across all mechanical plant, HVAC systems, and building services infrastructure.
• Investigate and rectify faults across Fan Coil Units (FCUs), Air Handling Units (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 compliance with L8 statutory standards.
• Respond promptly to reactive work orders, tenant comfort calls, and plant room alarms.
• Supervise, induct, and manage specialist sub-contractors on-site (chiller specialists, boiler engineers, water treatment teams).
• Maintain accurate statutory logbooks, asset registers, and maintenance work records.
• Participate in an on-call rota (if required) with standby allowances and premium overtime rates.

Candidate Requirements

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

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (shift hours TBC)
• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays
• Pension: Contributory company pension scheme
• Overtime: Available at enhanced rates
• Development: Ongoing training, health & safety certifications, and manufacturer courses

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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