Mechanical Lead Engineer

Skilled Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management provider is looking for a Mechanical Lead Engineer for a flagship contract in West London. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers, ensuring operations comply with healthcare standards. Ideal for an experienced mechanical engineer ready for a leadership role in a critical environment. Competitive salary up to £50,000 offered along with opportunities for ongoing development and a stable healthcare contract.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000

Ongoing training and development

Supportive engineering team

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical building services within Facilities Management.
• Experience in healthcare, hospitals, or critical environments.
• Proven ability to lead engineers and manage compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of mechanical engineers.
• Oversee all mechanical plant, including boilers, pumps, HVAC, and water systems.
• Ensure full compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills

Mechanical building services

Leadership

Water hygiene

Knowledge of boilers and HVAC

Client-focused approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

Mechanical Lead Engineer - Healthcare FM

Location: West London

Hours: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum

A leading Facilities Management provider is recruiting for a Mechanical Lead Engineer to lead a team across a large, critical healthcare site in West London. This is a key leadership role within a highly regulated environment, ideal for a senior mechanical engineer ready to step up or an existing lead looking for a flagship contract.

The Role

You will be the technical authority for all mechanical systems on site, leading a team of engineers and ensuring the estate operates safely, efficiently, and fully in line with healthcare compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of mechanical engineers
• Oversee all mechanical plant, including boilers, pumps, HVAC, and water systems
• Ensure full compliance with HTM, HSG, and statutory regulations
• Manage PPM schedules, reactive maintenance, and small works
• Supervise contractors and specialist service providers
• Carry out audits, reporting, and performance monitoring
• Act as the main mechanical point of contact for the client and senior site management
• Support lifecycle planning and project delivery

What they Looking For

• Strong background in mechanical building services within FM
• Experience in healthcare, hospitals, or critical environments
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services
• Sound knowledge of water hygiene, boilers, HVAC, and plant rooms
• Proven ability to lead engineers and manage compliance
• Professional, calm, and client-focused approach

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000
• Stable, long-term healthcare contract
• Opportunity to lead on a flagship West London site
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive, well-resourced engineering team