Mechanical Lead Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider is seeking a Mechanical Lead Engineer for a prestigious global law firm in London. The role involves ensuring the proper operation of building systems, managing a team of engineers, and overseeing planned and reactive maintenance. Successful candidates will have a strong technical background and exceptional personal skills, along with a recognized mechanical qualification.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and run a commercial building.
• Knowledge of budget management and cost control.
• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of critical building systems.
• Manage a small team on site.
• Organise all planned and reactive maintenance.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.

Skills

Technical understanding

Excellent personal skills

Experience in commercial building services

Education

Fully qualified to recognised mechanical standard (HNC, HNC C&G)

Job description

Mechanical Lead Engineer - FM Service Provider - Global Law Firm - City of London - Up to £50,000 per annum

CBW are currently recruiting for a Lead Engineer to support a prestigious global law firm based in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world‑class facilities management team delivering exceptional service within a fast‑paced, professional environment. The site is a leading international law firm known for its high standards, global reach, and work with major financial institutions, corporations, and governments.

As part of the on‑site engineering team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of critical building systems, maintaining compliance, and supporting the firm’s day‑to‑day activities in a state‑of‑the‑art office environment. As this is a law firm, the customer care and presentation is of utmost importance. Candidates must have a strong technical understanding and must also be able to demonstrate a proven track record in the commercial building services environment, with excellent personal skills.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, on a rotating shift pattern:
• 07:00am – 16:00pm
• 09:00am – 18:00pm

Other Objectives

• Manage a small team on site
• 60% off the tools
• Carry out hands on PPM / Reactive maintenance
• Organise and manage all planned and reactive maintenance
• Manage a small team of multi‑skilled engineers
• Ensure health and safety is adhered to and all paperwork is complete to correct standards
• Maintain cleanliness of plant rooms
• Ensure reactive maintenance is undertaken in accordance with the contract
• Manage minor improvements
• Attend client meetings
• Manage contractors

Applicants for the role must be able to meet the following criteria

• Fully qualified to recognised mechanical standard (HNC, HNC C&G)
• Previous experience of supervising and running a commercial building
• Knowledge of working with a budget and knowing how to manage costs
• Previous experience of planned and reactive maintenance
• Experience of working in a building services environment

Please send your CV to Katie at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information.