Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer FM Service Provider Moorgate, London - £55,000 per annum

CBW are working with a leading Facilities Management provider who are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to oversee engineering operations within a newly refurbished commercial building in Moorgate, Central London. This impressive corporate property offers a modern, high-quality working environment with upgraded building services and excellent occupier facilities, providing an exciting opportunity to take a leading technical role within a prestigious City location. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with previous leadership experience to take responsibility for the day-to-day engineering delivery across a large, modern corporate environment. The building offers premium office accommodation, extensive external terraces, landscaped communal areas and first-class occupier facilities, supported by modern, sustainability-focused building services.
Working Hours:Monday to Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm (40-hour week)
Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead engineer on site, ensuring the efficient delivery of planned preventative and reactive maintenance
• Provide day-to-day support and technical guidance to the on-site engineer
• Coordinate and supervise specialist contractors carrying out maintenance and project works
• Manage the permit-to-work system and review RAMS before works commence
• Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety legislation and company procedures
• Monitor service delivery through CAFM systems, ensuring maintenance records are accurate and up to dateCarry out fault finding, diagnostics and repairs across electrical and mechanical building services
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the client, occupiers and key stakeholders
• Support small project works and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Assist the Account Manager with quotations, technical recommendations and contractor management
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs, ensuring contractual obligations are consistently achieved
• Carry out regular site inspections to maintain engineering standards and compliance

Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 2/3 (Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent recognised qualification
• Previous experience as a Lead Engineer, Shift Leader or Senior Engineer within Facilities Management
• Strong knowledge of commercial building services and M&E maintenance
• Experience overseeing subcontractors and ensuring site compliance
• Familiarity with CAFM systems and maintenance reporting
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• A proactive, organised approach with strong technical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider contract team