Temporary Lead Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a temporary Lead Engineer based in Oxford. The role involves managing a team and ensuring high standards of maintenance across commercial properties in London. Key responsibilities include managing KPIs, arranging subcontractors, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate must have electrical qualifications and a background in building maintenance. The position offers £30 per hour, working Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• Essential electrical qualification (NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2 / 3).
• Strong background in commercial building maintenance.
• Must be presentable and client-facing.

Responsibilities

• Manage KPI and SLA's alongside the Supervisor.
• Arrange specialist subcontractors and oversee their work.
• Ensure all paperwork is current and audit-ready.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Electrical qualifications

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2 / 3 or equivalent

Job description

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.