Senior Engineering Lead

300 North Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

300 North Limited seeks a Senior Engineering Lead to provide technical expertise across a complex PFI healthcare contract. You will support engineering projects, lifecycle programmes, and asset improvements while ensuring compliance, quality, and operational performance.

Working with operational teams, contractors, and stakeholders, you will review solutions, manage engineering risk, and deliver safe, cost-effective engineering services across the contract.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.
• Significant FM or PFI healthcare experience.
• Strong knowledge of building services and M&E systems.
• Experience reviewing designs, specs and project docs.
• Understanding of statutory compliance and best practice.
• Excellent communication and leadership with stakeholders.
• Proven risk management for complex engineering projects.
• Experience in healthcare or critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with NHS HTM and HBN guidance.
• Professional registration (CEng/IEng or near) is desirable.
• Experience lifecycle replacement programs and CAPEX projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across all engineering activities on the contract.
• Review and approve engineering specs, designs, and project scopes.
• Ensure works meet statutory healthcare standards.
• Support lifecycle planning, asset replacement, and capital improvement programmes.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and provide technical recommendations.
• Identify and manage engineering risks with practical solutions.
• Collaborate with operations, project managers, and supply chain.
• Provide technical support across mechanical, electrical, and building services.
• Promote engineering best practices and continuous improvement.
• Monitor project delivery for quality and minimal disruption.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Building services knowledge

M&E systems knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Senior Engineering Lead

We are looking for a Senior Engineering Lead to provide technical expertise across a complex PFI healthcare contract. You will support the delivery of engineering projects, lifecycle programmes, and asset improvements while ensuring compliance, quality, and operational performance.

Working with operational teams, contractors, and stakeholders, you will review technical solutions, manage engineering risk, and help deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective engineering services across the contract.

Summary

• Senior Engineering Lead


• Location: Kent


• Facilities Management


• PFI Healthcare


• Salary: Up to £85,000 plus £4,500 Car Allowance


• Ongoing training and professional development.


• Excellent career progression opportunities.


• The opportunity to work on a high-profile, technically challenging healthcare contract.


• Full Time – Site Based

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across all engineering activities on the PFI healthcare contract.


• Review and approve engineering specifications, designs, and project scopes.


• Ensure engineering works are delivered in line with statutory requirements and healthcare standards.


• Support lifecycle planning, asset replacement, and capital improvement programmes.


• Evaluate contractor proposals and provide technical recommendations.


• Identify and manage engineering risks, implementing practical solutions where required.


• Work closely with operational teams, project managers, and supply chain partners to ensure successful project delivery.


• Provide technical support across mechanical, electrical, and building services disciplines.


• Promote engineering best practice and drive continuous improvement across the contract.


• Monitor project delivery to ensure quality, compliance, and minimal operational disruption.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.


• Significant experience within Facilities Management, PFI healthcare, or other critical environments.


• Strong technical knowledge of building services, M&E systems, and engineering infrastructure.


• Experience reviewing engineering designs, specifications, and project documentation.


• Excellent understanding of statutory compliance and engineering best practice.


• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.


• Proven ability to manage technical risk and support the delivery of complex engineering projects.


• Previous experience within a healthcare or other critical infrastructure environment.


• Knowledge of NHS HTM and HBN guidance.


• Professional registration (CEng, IEng, or working towards) - desirbale


• Experience managing lifecycle replacement programmes and capital improvement projects.

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