Lead Engineer
Lead Engineer
Engineering and Manufacturing
-London, South East
-£0 - £55,000 per annum
Consultant name: Albert Valentine
Call for more information on this position: 0207 553 8719
Job reference: CM-127
Date posted: 31/12/2025
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Lead Engineer
Corporate Office Facilities Management
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
⏰ Hours: Monday–Friday (08:00–17:00 or 09:00–18:00)
➕ Overtime available
The Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Lead Engineer to take responsibility for engineering operations within a high-end, Class A corporate office environment. This is a key, on-site leadership role focused on ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all building systems.
You will act as the main point of contact for all engineering-related matters, providing technical leadership, supporting audits and reporting, and maintaining strong, proactive relationships with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all MEP, HVAC, fire and life safety, and energy systems
- Deliver effective planned and preventive maintenance to ensure system reliability
- Manage and optimise BMS/BAS and EMS platforms
- Lead fault finding, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities
- Serve as the senior engineering contact for inspections, audits, and reporting
- Supervise multi-skilled engineers and specialist contractors on site
- Ensure compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations
- Support team development, performance, and professional standards
- Manage vendors, inspections, permits, and maintenance stock
- Assist with budget control, expenditure tracking, KPI reporting, and compliance
- Participate in occasional out-of-hours or weekend work when required
About You
- Proven experience in a commercial or corporate building services environment
- Strong leadership capability with hands-on technical expertise
- Solid understanding of statutory compliance and critical building systems
- Professional, client-focused, and confident communicator
- Comfortable working in a customer-facing, premium office setting
Benefits
- Overtime opportunities
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition & Reward Scheme
- Life Insurance (1x annual salary)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
- Regular company events
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
If you’re a motivated Lead Engineer looking to step into a high-profile, technically varied role within a professional corporate environment, this could be an excellent next move.
Albert Valentine