Operational Lead

EQUANS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy and technical services is seeking an experienced Operational Lead in Greater London. The role involves providing engineering and technical support, ensuring compliance with building standards, and leading teams in a corporate environment. The ideal candidate should have completed an apprenticeship, possess strong trade qualifications, and have a solid understanding of building services systems. This position emphasizes reliability, strong communication skills, and the ability to diagnose faults effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of building services systems including BMS, HVAC, water systems, fire systems, and electrical equipment.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and support budgetary control.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support for building service performance.
• Plan and coordinate scheduled maintenance and engineering activities.
• Oversee coordination of third-party contractors.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Electrical equipment

Communication skills

Fault diagnosis

IT skills

Education

Completed apprenticeship with strong trade qualifications

C&G 236 Parts 1 and 2 or mechanical equivalent

18th Edition qualification

Job description

Equans is seeking an experienced Operational Lead to provide all round engineering and technical support across a high profile corporate environment. This role is key to maintaining building infrastructure, ensuring compliance with all relevant building services standards and supporting the Shift Teams, Technical Supervisor and Account Manager. You will help plan engineering works, support moves and changes and ensure a professional approach to quality, safety and operational excellence. Maintaining 100 percent uptime and strong response standards is central to this position.

• Provide technical and operational support, ensuring safe and efficient building service performance
• Plan and coordinate scheduled maintenance, repairs and engineering activities
• Support shift and day teams, including workplace technicians and fabric teams
• Ensure high standards of response to plant failures and abnormal conditions
• Oversee and coordinate third party contractors, ensuring compliance with site procedures
• Assist in producing method statements, risk assessments and statutory inspection planning
• Maintain awareness of site contingency procedures and support emergency responses
• Complete administrative tasks accurately and promptly, including reporting via AIMS
• Support the Account Manager with cost effective planning and contract delivery
• Lead small works planning, including moves and changes and fabric projects
• Promote strong SHEQ performance and uphold all Equans policies and standards
• Completed apprenticeship with strong trade qualifications and extensive building services experience
• LV Authorised
• C&G 236 Parts 1 and 2 or mechanical equivalent
• 18th Edition qualification
• Strong understanding of building services systems including BMS, HVAC, water systems, fire systems and electrical equipment
• Ability to diagnose faults and recommend effective solutions
• Strong IT skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Reliable, confident and capable of working independently and leading others

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams
• Proven ability to manage contractors and support budgetary control
• Knowledge of safe systems of work, statutory compliance and engineering planning
• Exposure to complex corporate or critical environments

Equans is a global leader in energy and technical services, supporting clients with facilities management, engineering and sustainable solutions. Our teams play a vital role in reducing environmental impact while delivering reliable, high quality services across complex and critical environments.