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Lead Mechanical Engineer in London

Lead Engineer
City of London 
£48,000 - £52,000

We've got a brilliant role for a Lead Engineer to join our client on a high end site based in the City of London. You'll be joining a market leading company within building services, on a great site, as part of a well experienced team and will be given opportunities to progress further within the organisation.

As a Lead Engineer, you will oversee a small M&E maintenance team, allocate works, fault find / troubleshoot, provide technical support, carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems, and ensure the client is satisfied with the service provided.

Lead Engineer Duties:

PPMs & Reactive maintenance
Statutory Compliance
Single and Three Phase Power, Motors, Generators, Shutdowns, Switchgear, Motors, Emergency Lighting, Fire Alarm Test, AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, Sprinkler Systems, Pumps, Belts, BMS Operation
Carry out isolation of plant and systems in accordance with safety requirements.
Ensure corrective/repair works are carried out in accordance with regulations.
Endorse safe working practices, quality standards conformity and best practice methods.
Organising subcontractors
Completing logbooks and RAMS
Reports
Permits to work
Raise and close jobs on PDA's as necessary. Lead Engineer Requirements:
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City and Guilds / EAL / NVQ or equivalent in Electrical Installations / Engineering (Level 3 and regulations) or in a mechanical related subject (Level 2 minimum)
At least 5 years experience as an Electrical Engineer within commercial building maintenance 
Strong M&E system experience
Strong communication skills 
Ability to lead a team 
Salary and Package:

£52,000 per annum 
Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00
25 days annual leave 
Company pension scheme 
Additional overtime
On-going training 
Internal progression 
If you're interested in this Lead Engineer role, apply today

Lead Mechanical Engineer in London

London, UK
Full time

Published on 07/13/2026

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