Shift Lead Engineer - Westminster in London

Energy Jobline CVL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Westminster is seeking a Shift Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee critical building systems in a life sciences setting, combining hands-on technical work with facilities management.

You will lead the on-site shift, manage preventive maintenance, ensure HTM logbooks and compliance, handle escalations, and support NHS-style operations.

Qualifications

• Line management experience within a shift team.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems.
• FM & Maintenance sector experience essential.
• NHS/Healthcare environment experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Line management responsibility for the Shift engineer within the assigned shift Team.
• Provide technical and operational support and advice to the engineering team.
• Resolve escalations from the Helpdesk and the client within reasonable time.
• Ensure planned maintenance services are scheduled and completed on time.
• Ensure that compliance documents, contract and HTM logbooks are up to date and audit ready.
• Manage client/end user escalations and queries.
• Encourage reporting of hazards on site via the engineering team and sub-contractor supply chain.
• Ensure PPE, Uniform, Tools and Hazards are logged, monitored and managed.

Skills

Line management

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Tools

HTM logbooks

Job description

My client is seeking an exceptional Shift Lead Maintenance Engineer to join there team in the Westminster area.

This is a minimum of one month and is paying £30.99 per hour Umbrella (no CIS) or £23.81 per hour PAYE.

As the Lead Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and regulatory compliance of complex building systems, including HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems critical to life sciences operations.

• Line Management responsibility for the Shift engineer within the assigned shift Team
• To provide technical and operational support and advice to the engineering team
• Resolving escalations from the Helpdesk and the client within reasonable time ensuring solutions are implemented quickly and effectively
• Ensuring planned maintenance services are scheduled and completed on time
• Ensuring that compliance documents contract and HTM logbooks are fully up to date and audit ready
• Managing client/end user escalations and queries
• Encouraging the reporting of hazards on site via the engineering team and sub-contractor supply chain
• Ensuring that PPE, Uniform, Tools and Hazards are logged, monitored and managed

The role combines hands-on technical engineering expertise with strategic facility management, requiring proactive problem-solving and collaboration.

Key responsibilities include managing preventive maintenance programmes to achieve 99.9%+ uptime, providing 24/7 emergency technical support, and leading system handovers during client onboarding.

Previous experience in the FM & Maintenance sector is essential.

Experience of working within an NHS or Healthcare environment would be advantageous.