Mechanical Lead Engineer - Central London - £53,000 per annum
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Lead Engineer to join a flagship Grade A commercial office building, located moments from Liverpool Street Station in the heart of the City of London. This prestigious site combines premium office space with a state-of-the-art conference and events facility, creating a varied and technically challenging environment. Working as the lead within a two-person engineering team, you will take ownership of the building's mechanical and associated building services, ensuring high standards of maintenance, compliance and customer service. You'll work closely with the site management team to deliver both planned and reactive maintenance while driving engineering excellence across the site.
This role is ideally suited to a hands-on Mechanical Engineer who enjoys taking ownership and is looking to maximise their earnings, with plenty of overtime available, particularly at weekends, to support the busy events schedule.
Hours
Monday - Friday,08:00 - 17:00
Key Responsibilities
Act as the lead engineer within a two-person on-site engineering team
Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on mechanical building services
Maintain and repair HVAC systems including AHUs, FCUs, pumps, motors, pressurisation units and associated plant
Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults across a large commercial building
Monitor plant performance through the BMS and liaise with specialist contractors where required
Manage permits to work, site logbooks and engineering documentation
Coordinate and supervise specialist contractors, ensuring works are completed safely and to a high standard
Support statutory compliance activities, including water hygiene, pressure systems and HVAC maintenance
Carry out minor mechanical installations and system improvements
Ensure all Health & Safety procedures and safe systems of work are followed
Build strong working relationships with the client and site stakeholders
Support out-of-hours work and weekend overtime when required
What We're Looking For
City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing & Heating
Previous experience as a Lead Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Supervisor within a commercial building
Strong knowledge of HVAC, pumps, pipework, valves, pressurisation units and general mechanical plant
Experience working within a critical or high-profile commercial environment
Good understanding of statutory compliance and safe systems of work
Ability to oversee specialist contractors and take ownership of site engineering activities
Basic knowledge of electrical building services and BMS systems
A proactive, client-focused approach with excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work weekend overtime to support planned maintenance and events
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