Lead Engineer

Salary: £52500 - £53000 per annum

City of London, London
Permanent

Lead Engineer

Salary: £53,000
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00
Specialism: Electrical or Mechanical
Location: Piccadilly – covering multiple commercial buildings

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to oversee the delivery of technical maintenance across several prestigious commercial sites in the Piccadilly area. This position is ideal for a skilled Electrical or Mechanical Engineer who is confident taking ownership of day-to-day operations, leading site activity, and ensuring a high standard of building services maintenance across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the technical lead across multiple buildings, ensuring all PPM and reactive tasks are completed to the highest standard.
Oversee daily engineering operations, supporting a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment.
Provide hands-on electrical or mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and repair work.
Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, ensuring work is delivered in line with service levels.
Lead onsite engineering presence, acting as the first point of contact for escalation and technical guidance.
Ensure statutory compliance and accurate documentation of all maintenance activities.
Support the planning and scheduling of PPMs, asset management, and improvement works.
Contribute to continuous improvement across the portfolio, identifying opportunities for enhanced efficiency and reliability.

Skills & Experience

Recognised Electrical or Mechanical qualification (Level 3 or equivalent).
Strong background in building services maintenance within commercial environments.
Proven experience supervising or leading engineering teams or sites.
Excellent fault-finding skills across electrical and/or mechanical building systems.
Confident managing multiple locations and prioritising workloads.
Clear communication skills and a professional, client-facing approach.