Technical Engineering Lead

JLL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm in the City of London is seeking a Technical Engineering Lead to oversee critical asset and systems management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing MEP systems and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include supervising engineering teams, ensuring safety compliance, and providing technical support. This role is vital for operational delivery within critical facilities, emphasizing a 'Safety First' culture.

Qualifications

• Experience managing MEP systems and critical facilities operations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations and compliance for building systems.
• Proven track record in delivering asset reliability and risk management.
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day critical asset & system management.
• Supervise, coordinate and lead the site-based engineering team.
• Operate all systems within the facility efficiently.
• Ensure health and safety lead culture.
• Manage onsite critical spares and conduct auditing.
• Prepare and contribute to engineering reports.
• Provide technical support for moves and changes.
• Perform performance appraisals for direct reports.
• Participate in the site escalation process.
• Promote a 'Safety First' culture.

Skills

Leadership

Technical reporting

MEP systems management

Communication

Risk management

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Technical Engineering Lead role at JLL. This key position reports directly to the Account Manager and is a critical stakeholder for MEP operational delivery within the Critical Facility & Data Centre.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day critical asset & system management, supporting site FM with projects, contractors and reactive MEP works.
• Supervise, coordinate and lead the site‑based engineering team to deliver the JLL SOW.
• Operate all systems within the facility efficiently, providing concise technical reports and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure health and safety lead culture, driving Safety First culture and compliance with safe systems of works.
• Manage onsite critical spares, maintain site stock register and conduct monthly auditing.
• Prepare and contribute to monthly and quarterly engineering reports, reporting significant events and monitoring utilities usage.
• Provide technical support for moves, changes and project works (e.g., capital expenditure projects, asset life cycle planning).
• Perform performance appraisals for direct reports, set clear objectives and support succession planning.
• Actively participate in the site escalation process, including on‑call support during emergencies.
• Promote a “Safety First” culture in line with the JLL Cardinal Rules of Safety.

Qualifications

• Experience managing MEP systems and critical facilities operations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations and compliance for building systems.
• Proven track record in delivering asset reliability and risk management.
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skillsli>