Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer\n\nCBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support operations at a prestigious static client site.\n \nThis site-based role calls for a practical, hands-on engineer with a strong understanding of mechanical plant and building services systems, including HVAC, pumps, motors, pipework, and associated equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical reliability, proactive fault finding, and a drive for delivering safe and compliant maintenance at the highest standards.

As a lead engineer, you will also be expected to provide guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring best practices and high-quality work.\n \nRole Summary:\n\nLead and deliver reactive mechanical maintenance and repairs on-site, within agreed SLAs\nOversee and carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks aligned to compliance schedules\nUndertake complex mechanical repairs and replacements across pumps, pipework, fan coil units, AHUs, valves, and general plant room equipment\nProvide advanced technical support for minor installation works and equipment upgrades\nConduct regular mechanical inspections, system tests, and operational checks, ensuring optimal performance\nAccurately record completed tasks, including risk assessments, method statements, and service reports\nLiaise with the site team and CBRE Technical Services Manager to escalate mechanical risks or faults, providing expert recommendations\nParticipate in on-call rota, supporting mechanical faults and out-of-hours requests\nEnsure all work aligns with health, safety, and environmental procedures\nOperate handheld devices and software to update job status, log faults, and request parts\nMentor and support engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment\n \nExperience Required:\nEssential:\n\nNVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, or Plumbing, or equivalent certification\n\nExperience in mechanical maintenance within commercial or critical environments (plant rooms, office buildings, laboratories, etc.)\n\nSolid working knowledge of building services systems, mechanical plant operations, and fault diagnosis\n\nStrong communication skills and ability to work within a static team environment\n\nFamiliarity with health & safety legislation and mechanical maintenance compliance\n \nDesirable:\n\nExperience working with Building Management Systems (BMS)\n\nBasic knowledge of supporting electrical or fabric works as part of a multi-skilled team\n \nWhat We Offer:\n\nCompetitive salary and benefits package\n\nTools, uniform, and PPE provided\n\nContinuous training and development within a leading global organisation\n\nExcellent career progression opportunities across technical disciplines\n\nA collaborative and supportive site-based facilities team