Lead Engineer

Location London
Discipline: Engineering Recruitment Specialists
Salary: £62000.0
Contact name: James Cairns

Contact email: james@hvacrecruitment.com
Job ref: 17796
Published: 3 days ago

Lead Engineer – City of London (EC2Y)

Location: London Wall - American Financial Services HQ
Salary: Up to £62,000 + £3,000 shift allowance + overtime
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (days & nights - 7am/7pm)
Benefits: 20 days holiday, company pension, staff discount schemes, training & progression opportunities

The Opportunity
We are working with the world’s largest facilities management company to recruit a Lead Engineer for a prestigious American Financial Services headquarters in the heart of the City. This is an excellent chance to step into a leadership position, guiding a small team of engineers within a first-class corporate environment.

The Role
As Lead Engineer, you will:

  • Oversee and support a team of four engineers, ensuring high standards of tenant service delivery
  • Manage and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance on tenant systems (no landlord side responsibilities)
  • Act as the first point of escalation for technical issues and ensure swift, effective resolution
  • Work a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern covering both days and nights (7am/7pm)
  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety and statutory requirements
  • Provide leadership, guidance and mentoring to your team

What You’ll Bring

  • Strong technical background in M&E building services
  • Previous experience in a supervisory or lead engineer role
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-profile financial services environment

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £62,000 per year + £3,000 shift allowance
  • Regular overtime opportunities
  • 20 days holiday
  • Company pension scheme and staff discount schemes
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Clear pathways into management roles within the world’s leading FM business