Site lead engineer
ID da função
264345
Publicado
17-Mar-2026
Linha de serviço
GWS Segment
Tipo de trabalho
A tempo inteiro
Áreas de interesse
Engenharia / Manutenção
Localização(ões)
London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Site Lead Engineer – High‑End Commercial Site

Location: London
Hours: Full time | Significant overtime available
Type: Permanent

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Site Lead Engineer to take full ownership of a prestigious, high‑end commercial site. This is a single‑engineer site, offering strong autonomy, responsibility and regular overtime. You will act as the technical lead on site, managing day‑to‑day operations, contractors, and all planned and reactive works, including major shutdowns.

This role suits an experienced engineer ready to step into a leadership position while remaining hands‑on.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the lead engineer and primary point of contact for the site
  • Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across building services
  • Plan, manage and oversee contractors, ensuring compliance and quality
  • Lead and coordinate plant shutdowns, isolations and critical works
  • Own site PPMs, compliance, permits to work and RAMS
  • Ensure all works meet H&S, statutory and client standards
  • Liaise directly with the client, providing a high‑level service experience
  • Identify improvement opportunities and manage remedial works
  • Maintain accurate site documentation and reports
  • Participate in call‑out and overtime, with strong earning potential

Essential Experience & Skills

  • Strong background in commercial building services engineering
  • Confident working as a lone engineer / site lead
  • Proven experience managing contractors and specialist suppliers
  • Experience planning and delivering shutdowns and critical works
  • Solid understanding of health & safety, compliance and permit systems
  • Excellent communication and client‑facing skills
  • Flexible approach to overtime and out‑of‑hours works

Qualifications (Essential / Desirable)

  • Relevant engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical bias)
  • 18th Edition (if electrically biased) – desirable
  • IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent H&S training – desirable
  • AP / HV experience – advantageous but not essential

What’s on Offer

  • High‑profile, premium client site
  • Single‑engineer autonomy with real ownership
  • Regular overtime and shutdown works
  • Clear opportunity to develop into senior or contract management roles
  • Support from a wider engineering and FM structure

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