Lead Maintenance Engineer in Peckham

M&E Lead Maintenance Engineer – FM Service Provider - University - Peckham, South East London  – £47,000 per annum

CBW Staffing Solutions is currently recruiting for a Lead Engineer to join a large site in Peckham, South East London. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a leading Facilities Management provider across a busy and diverse university estate comprising a mix of teaching, office, and communal spaces. The successful candidate will be Electrically or Mechanically qualified, responsible for managing a team of 5 engineers, overseeing daily maintenance operations, and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery. Working closely with the Contract Management team, you will coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure compliance across the site.

Hours of work  

Monday to Friday - 08:00am to 17:00pm  

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Manage agreed KPIs and SLAs alongside the Contract Management team
Lead, support, and develop a team of 5 engineers on site
Arrange and oversee specialist subcontractors
Manage reports, permits, and site logbooks
Ensure all documentation is accurate, up to date, and audit-ready
Attend client meetings and provide technical support where required
Carry out lighting maintenance, small installations, fault finding, and lamp replacements
Conduct emergency lighting and fire alarm testing
Undertake air conditioning maintenance including AHUs and FCUs (filter changes, cleaning, and basic inspections)
Monitor and adjust BMS systems in response to building requirements
Ensure all statutory compliance requirements are met
Support reactive maintenance and fault diagnosis across mechanical and electrical systems
Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures
Requirements

Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2 or 3, or equivalent)
Multi-skilled engineer with a strong commercial building maintenance background
Previous experience leading or supervising engineering teams
Experience working within large commercial buildings, campuses, or complex estates
Client-facing, professional, and presentable
Hard-working, reliable, and proactive approach to maintenance
Able to cover "Call out" (Approximately twice per year)