Shift Leader

Evolve Talent Search Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for a Shift Lead Building Services Engineer in London. The successful candidate will supervise a shift team, manage critical systems, and ensure operational efficiency. This full-time permanent role demands strong technical expertise and leadership skills in a critical infrastructure environment. The position offers a chance to directly impact essential building services.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a technical building services environment, ideally within critical infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, fault-finding, and BMS operation.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift team in delivering planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure optimal operation of HVAC, UPS, Generators, and LV systems.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors on-site, ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

Technical building services expertise

Mechanical and electrical systems understanding

Leadership skills

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

BMS systems

Maximo

Job description

Overview

Shift Lead Building Services Engineer

Location: London

Shifts: 7am - 7pm Continental Shift Pattern

Permanent | Full-Time

Lead critical building operations and drive performance on a high-profile site. This role involves supervising a shift team and ensuring the reliable operation of essential building services across a critical site. You will be the go-to expert for maintaining key systems and managing reactive tasks efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift team in delivering planned and reactive maintenance to building services.
• Ensure optimal operation of HVAC, UPS, Generators, and LV systems, using BMS and alarm data for fault diagnosis.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors on-site, ensuring safety and compliance with work permits and procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation through a computer-based maintenance system (e.g., Maximo), ensuring timely updates and completion of tasks.
• Champion safe working practices, ensuring method statements and risk assessments are followed at all times.
• Keep plant rooms secure, clean, and serviceable, with available spares and tools to respond quickly to system faults.
• Lead on the delivery of KPI/SLA targets and ensure reports and shift handovers meet required standards.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong experience in a technical building services environment, ideally within critical infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, fault-finding, and BMS operation.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams, subcontractors, and operational priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to health and safety.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on a leadership role where everyday counts — and your skills keep vital systems running smoothly — apply now and make an immediate impact.