Shift Engineer – Luxury London Apartments

Phoenix Resourcing Services; Knightsbridge; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury property management company in Knightsbridge seeks a Shift Engineer to ensure compliance and maintain building systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of engineering experience and a relevant qualification, ideally from an ultra-luxury environment. Responsibilities include compliance monitoring, efficient operation of building systems, and providing exceptional service to residents. Salary is competitive at £47,500 with various benefits including life insurance, holiday allowance, and a continuous training program.

Benefits

Annual salary of £47,500

Share of the Resident Gratuity Fund

Life Insurance

28 days of holiday per year

Continuous in-house training program

Season ticket loans

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Engineer.
• Experience in a 5-star luxury environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with statutory requirements.
• Repair defects and ensure efficient operation.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Manage help desk requests through Building Link.
• Operate building plant and systems as per guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to maintain mechanical systems

Ability to maintain electrical systems

Ability to maintain plumbing systems

Education

Suitable electrical or mechanical qualification

Job description

Consultant name: Mohammed Siddique

Call for more information on this position:

Job reference: JO-2208-251837

Date posted: 27 / 11 / 2025

Position: Shift Engineer – Luxury London Apartments

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements for the building, maintaining up-to-date certificates in designated Building Logbooks.
• Take responsibility for the effective repair of defects and the safe, efficient operation of the building, plant, and equipment.
• Provide exceptional customer service to residents and colleagues.
• Use Building Link to efficiently manage reactive help desk requests and provide appropriate feedback on activities undertaken and their status.
• Learn and utilize the CAFM system to receive task sheets and work requests, completing tasks efficiently according to agreed specifications and service level agreements.
• Provide feedback to the TSM on various software platforms, suggesting improvements related to health and safety, plant and equipment status, incomplete asset information, maintenance tasks, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Maintain and operate building plant and systems, including boilers, pumps, chillers, air handling units, fans, electrical distribution, pipework, ductwork, and garage plant, within established guidelines.
• Interrogate the Building Management System (BMS) for alarm conditions, incorrect operation, time scheduling, set points, etc., and respond accordingly.
• Carry required communication equipment, respond promptly to requests, and report back with the status of repairs.
• Follow designated procedures in the event of a fire alarm, ensuring the sprinkler system and emergency generator operate as required. Isolate systems as directed by the duty manager or London Fire Brigade.

Ideal Candidates Should Possess

• 5+ years of experience as an Engineer with a suitable electrical or mechanical qualification.
• Experience in a 5 ultra-luxury environment is desirable.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain and repair a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual salary of £47,500
• Share of the Resident Gratuity Fund
• Life Insurance
• 28 days of holiday per year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), rising to 33 days linked to service
• Continuous in-house training program
• Recognition initiatives and rewards for team members striving to offer residents the best possible experience
• Season ticket loans, learning and development opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, social events, complimentary uniform, personal dry‑cleaning, and more.