Lead Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hammersmith, West London – FM Service Provider – Up to £50,000

CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting a Lead Mechanical Engineer to be based at a large, high-profile healthcare environment in Hammersmith, West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased Lead Engineer to take ownership of all planned and reactive maintenance across a complex and fast-paced site.

The successful candidate will lead a team of day and shift engineers while remaining hands-on and actively involved on the tools.

Working within a critical environment, the role requires a strong understanding of building services maintenance, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage day-to-day engineering operations while maintaining high compliance and service standards.

The site offers a varied and technically challenging environment with long-term stability and progression opportunities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of day and shift engineers
• Carry out and oversee all planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Attend and resolve reactive maintenance tasks across the site
• Ensure all mechanical plant operates efficiently and safely
• Work on mechanical systems including: Pumps, Motors, AHUs, FCUs, Pipework, HVACsystems, Pressurisation units
• Support basic electrical and building services maintenance where required
• Monitor subcontractors and specialist service providers
• Ensure all statutory compliance and health & safety procedures are adhered to
• Manage site logbooks, RAMS, and maintenance documentation
• Support the Contract Manager with day-to-day engineering operations
• Act as the main point of contact for engineering issues on site
• Assist with fault finding and system diagnostics across M&E plant
• Maintain excellent working relationships with the client and on-site teams

• Mechanically qualified (NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2/3 or equivalent – HVAC, Plumbing or Mechanical qualifications are all considered)  
• Strong background in commercial building services maintenance
• Previous experience leading engineering teams
• Mechanically strong with good all-round building services knowledge
• Experience working within critical or healthcare-style environments advantageous
• Hands-on engineer willing to work on the tools daily
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Hard-working, reliable and client-facing