Consultant name: Mohammed Siddique

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Job reference: JO-2208-251702

Date posted: 22/05/2026

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Lead Engineer – Building Services / Critical Facilities (HVAP) London, UK
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary + Benefits + Training + Career Progression
Lead Engineer Jobs in London – Building Services & Critical Facilities (HVAP) We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team within a technically demanding building services and critical facilities environment in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer ready to step into a leadership position, with structured training, strong benefits, and a clear progression pathway into Engineering Management.
You will take ownership of day-to-day engineering operations, lead a team of technicians, and ensure the reliable delivery of electrical and mechanical building services across a critical site.
Role Overview As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for supervising engineering operations, driving technical performance, and ensuring compliance across all building services systems.
You will play a key role in:

• Leading engineering teams and developing technical capability
• Maintaining system reliability, uptime, and asset performance
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and operational standards
• Acting as a technical authority within a live operational environment

This role includes HVAP responsibilities where required and offers exposure to complex electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a critical facilities setting.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop Engineering Technicians
• Build and maintain a high-performing and collaborative team culture
• Set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance expectations
• Conduct coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews
• Support succession planning and professional development

Operational & Technical Delivery

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical building services systems
• Act as High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP) where required
• Carry out plant inspections, audits, and technical reviews
• Ensure delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities
• Maintain system reliability, uptime, and asset performance across site infrastructure

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and client contractual requirements
• Promote and enforce Health & Safety legislation and Safe Systems of Work
• Oversee Permit to Work (PTW), RAMS, and operational risk management processes
• Identify and mitigate operational risks to prevent service disruption
• Maintain high standards of engineering governance and compliance

Procedures, Training & Continuous Improvement

• Support development and implementation of SOPs and EOPs
• Deliver technical training and mentoring to engineering teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across site operations
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, reliability, and service enhancement

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and service providers
• Ensure external vendors meet required safety, quality, and performance standards
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Support delivery of a high-quality technical service and workplace experience

Skills & Experience Required Essential

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• Current HV Authorised Person (HVAP) status
• City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
• L8 Water Hygiene / Legionella Awareness
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • Electrical systems (LV/HV)
  • Mechanical and building services systems
  • Evaporative cooling systems and Legionella control
• Proven experience in building services, facilities management, or critical environments
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance frameworks

Candidate Profile We are looking for someone who is:

• A confident and capable technical leader
• Strong in decision-making and problem-solving
• Proactive, organised, and results-driven
• Highly attentive to safety, compliance, and quality standards
• An effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment

Why Apply?

• Clear progression into Engineering Manager / Technical Manager roles
• Comprehensive benefits package and structured training programme
• Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled engineering team
• Work within a technically advanced, high-performance environment
• Be part of a culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Long-term career stability within the critical engineering sector

Mohammed Siddique

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