Temporary Lead Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FM service provider is seeking a Temporary Lead Engineer in London to oversee maintenance across high-profile commercial properties. The ideal candidate will have an electrical qualification and a background in building maintenance. Responsibilities include managing KPIs, service delivery, and compliance. This full-time position offers a rate of £30 per hour with Monday to Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Must hold an electrical qualification.
• Experience in commercial building maintenance is essential.
• Ability to manage and deliver service effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage agreed KPIs and SLAs alongside the Supervisor.
• Oversee maintenance operations across multiple locations.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations.

Skills

Multi-skilled with strong commercial building maintenance background

Client-facing and presentable

Hard-working, honest, and reliable

Education

Electrical qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2/3 or equivalent)

Job description

Temporary Lead Engineer – Oxford Street, London - FM Service Provider – £30 per hour

CBW is recruiting for a temp to perm Lead Engineer to be based across a collection of high‑profile commercial properties in central London. The role involves overseeing several modern, premium office environments that have recently undergone significant investment, providing contemporary workspaces focused on quality, efficiency, and tenant wellbeing.

As Lead Engineer, you’ll manage a team of four engineers responsible for delivering exceptional maintenance and engineering services across multiple locations. Working Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, you’ll take ownership of service delivery, ensure smooth daily operations, and build strong working relationships with occupiers across this flagship London portfolio.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage agreed KPI and SLA’s alongside the Supervisor
• Arrange specialist sub‑contractors
• Manage all reports/site log books (working with the Contract Manager & Supervisor)
• Ensure all paperwork is up to date and audit‑ready
• Attend client meetings as required
• Lighting (small installations, fault‑finding, lamping, etc.)
• Emergency lighting & fire alarm tests
• Air conditioning – AHUs / FCUs (filter changes, cleaning)
• BMS – monitor and adjust as needed (e.g., hot & cold calls)
• Statutory compliance

Hours & Benefits

• Monday to Friday (40 hours/week)
• 08:00am to 17:00pm
• £30 per hour

Requirements

• Electrical qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2/3 or equivalent) – essential
• Multi‑skilled with strong commercial building maintenance background
• Client‑facing and presentable
• Hard‑working, honest, and reliable

Please send your CV to Katie at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information.