Job Description:

Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: St James's, London
Salary: £52,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Benefits: Standard company benefits package

Role Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a leading facilities management (FM) company, covering a portfolio of commercial buildings in St James's, London.

This is a hands-on, mechanically biased role combining day-to-day mechanical maintenance with technical leadership and supervision. You will be responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, fault finding and servicing across mechanical building services systems throughout the portfolio.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in commercial mechanical maintenance, with the ability to lead by example, support other engineers and ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with statutory requirements.

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• No call-out rota
• Covering a portfolio of commercial buildings in St James's, London

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive mechanical maintenance across the portfolio.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults across building services systems.
• Maintain, service and repair HVAC systems, including air conditioning, ventilation and associated plant.
• Carry out maintenance on boilers, pumps, motors, valves, pipework and heating systems.
• Maintain domestic hot and cold water systems, including associated plumbing and water services.
• Undertake routine inspections, servicing and fault finding to ensure plant and equipment operate efficiently.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend appropriate remedial works.
• Support and coordinate maintenance activities, providing technical guidance to other engineers where required.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant statutory regulations, health and safety requirements and site procedures.
• Review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service reports, logbooks and compliance documentation.
• Assist with mechanical installations, plant upgrades, small works and refurbishment projects.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and site teams to ensure effective delivery of maintenance services.
• Monitor the quality of work and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and service delivery.
• Support general building services maintenance where required.

Skills & Experience Required

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing, Heating or HVAC - essential.
• Relevant mechanical, plumbing or HVAC qualifications at Level 3.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical maintenance within commercial buildings.
• Previous experience in a Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer or Supervisory position.
• Strong practical mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good knowledge of HVAC systems, heating plant, pumps, motors, valves and associated mechanical services.
• Experience maintaining boilers, pipework, water systems and general building services plant.
• Strong understanding of planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and statutory compliance.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ability to work independently while supporting and guiding other engineers.
• Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Competent using CAFM systems and completing maintenance documentation.

Salary & Benefits

• £52,000 per annum
• Standard company benefits package
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• No call-out rota