Mechanical Engineer

Quint Construction Services; Sutton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Overtime opportunities

Workplace pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Quint Construction Services is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead a small team of maintenance engineers and oversee daily operations on-site in Sutton.

You will balance hands-on technical work with team leadership, manage plant room servicing, and ensure CAFM-based task tracking and safety compliance.

Standard hours are 8:00–17:00, with one weekend per month, and a pension scheme plus ongoing development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing.
• Proven supervisory/leadership experience in building services or facilities management.
• Solid plant room knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with CAFM systems for daily tasks.
• Willingness to lead by example and work hands-on when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of around 5 maintenance engineers.
• Provide hands-on support to complex tasks as needed.
• Oversee plant room operations and fault-finding.
• Utilize CAFM to log work orders and track progress.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Plant room knowledge

CAFM literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

Tools

CAFM software

Job description

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer with strong plant room knowledge, comfortable balancing team management with hands on technical work? We are looking for a reliable mechanical engineer to lead a small, dedicated team of engineers and oversee daily maintenance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of around 5 maintenance engineers (plumbing and electrical disciplines).
• Hands-on Maintenance: Work "on the tools" when required to assist with complex tasks, cover operational gaps, or resolve escalations.
• Plant Room Management: Oversee operations, routine servicing, and fault-finding within plant room environments.
• CAFM Operations: Utilize the Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system daily to log work orders, update task progress, and track team performance.
• Health & Safety: Ensure all electrical and maintenance work complies with current regulations, safety protocols, and company standards.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing
• Experience: Proven experience working in a supervisory or team leader capacity within building services or facilities management.
• Technical Expertise: Solid plant room experience and strong troubleshooting skills.
• IT Literacy: Comfortable using computer systems, specifically CAFM platforms, for daily workflow management.
• Adaptability: Willingness to lead by example and get hands-on as business needs dictate.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

• Standard Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (includes a 1-hour lunch break).
• Weekend Rota: 1 weekend per month required.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Workplace pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development