Mechanical Engineer | Foot-Mobile (Central London) Central London Portfolio High-End Residential & Mixed-Use Estates?? 01922 666 800 ?? www.mainstayrecruitment.co.ukThe Opportunity A leading London-based facilities management provider, renowned for delivering first-class service across luxury, high-rise residential developments, is looking to appoint a Mechanical Engineer to join its established foot-mobile team across Central London. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a prestigious portfolio of multi-block estates, including residential towers, communal podiums and complex plant infrastructure. The role is heavily focused on compliance-led maintenance, structured PPM delivery in line with SFG20 standards, and ensuring the ongoing performance and reliability of critical building services. Youll play a key role in maintaining and optimising mechanical systems, with a strong emphasis on fault finding, troubleshooting and asset performance, rather than purely installation work.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across landlord and communal systemsCarry out PPM tasks in line with SFG20 schedules and asset registersDiagnose faults across heating, cooling and domestic water systems, ensuring minimal disruptionUndertake pipework installation, modifications and repairs (LTHW, CHW and domestic systems)Maintain key plant equipment including air dirt separators, strainers and valvesPerform vessel servicing, including draining, flushing and recommissioningCarry out plate heat exchanger maintenance and flushingRespond to plant failures and restore system functionality efficientlySupport compliance-driven remedial works identified through maintenance activitiesAccurately record all works via CAFM/mobile systems, ensuring full compliance and audit trailsLiaise professionally with site teams, contractors and residentsAdhere to all health & safety procedures, including permit-to-work and RAMSParticipate in a 1 in 4 on-call rota (post-probation)What Were Looking ForQualified Mechanical Engineer (City & Guilds, NVQ or apprenticeship)Strong background in compliance-led maintenance within commercial or residential environmentsSolid understanding of building services systems (heating, cooling and domestic water)Proven experience with pipework systems and mechanical plantExperience working within structured PPM environments (SFG20 desirable)Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilityGood understanding of statutory compliance (pressure systems, water hygiene, etc.)Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematicsComfortable working in a foot-mobile role across Central LondonConfident using digital reporting/CAFM systemsWhy Apply?Work across a high-end Central London portfolioJoin a well-established and respected FM providerExposure to complex, modern building services systemsStable, permanent role with clear structure and supportOpportunity to develop within a professional, compliance-driven environmentJBRP1_UKTJ