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.