Mechanical Lead Engineer

Mechanical Lead Engineer – FM Service Provider – Bank, London – Up to £55,000 per annum

CBW are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Lead Engineer to join a prestigious corporate building located in Bank, City of London.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-specification commercial environment for a leading Facilities Maintenance provider, supporting a well-established on-site team.

This role requires you to take full responsibility for the mechanical services across the building, overseeing daily maintenance operations and delivering a high-quality Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme.

You will lead a team of three engineers, ensuring smooth coordination of all mechanical systems while maintaining high service standards for a corporate client.

With significant overtime available and a 1-in-4 call-out rota, this position offers strong earning potential within a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all mechanical maintenance activities on site
• Manage agreed KPIs and SLAs alongside the Supervisor
• Arrange and oversee specialist mechanical subcontractors
• Manage reports and site logbooks in partnership with the Contract Manager and Supervisor
• Ensure all documentation is current, compliant and audit-ready
• Attend client meetings as required
• Air conditioning maintenance: AHUs / FCUs (filter changes, cleaning, basic checks)
• Oversee heating and cooling systems, pumps, motors and associated plant
• Monitor and adjust BMS as required (e.g.
  
  hot/cold calls)
• Carry out statutory compliance checks relating to mechanical services
• Support minor mechanical installations and reactive repairs

• Monday to Friday (40-hour week)
• Week 1: 07:00 – 16:00
• Week 2: 08:00 – 17:00
• Week 3: 11:00 – 20:00

• Mechanical qualification (NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2/3 or equivalent)
• Strong mechanical bias with experience in commercial building maintenance
• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
• Client-facing, professional and presentable
• Hard-working, reliable and proactive approach