Lead Shift Engineer (London)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Shift Engineerto oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) plant, equipment, and systems. The role involves delivering high-quality Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), providing first-line response to breakdowns, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

As Lead Technician, you will also mentor and support your shift team, delegate tasks, and play a key role in ensuring plant performance and service delivery meet agreed KPIs and SLAs.

Main Duties

• Plan and deliver PPM activities to M&E plant and equipment, ensuring engineering standards are maintained.
• Provide a prompt and effective response to reactive maintenance issuesand service desk requests.
• Lead, mentor, and support the shift team to maintain high standards of performance and technical understanding.
• Supervise and coordinate specialist subcontractorsduring site visits, ensuring adherence to RAMS and site procedures.
• Carry out site risk assessments, SOPs, and EOPsfor self-perform tasks.
• Lead the shift handover process, ensuring accurate documentation, plant logs, and system checks.
• Act as an HVAPwhen required, compiling switching schedules, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Support commissioning and witnessing of new plant/systems from developers.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, subcontractors, and management during incidents or escalations.
• Produce clear, detailed technical fault reportsfor any critical alarms or situations.
• Maintain awareness of newly installed plant/systems and review O&M manuals for technical readiness.
• Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Actand company policies at all times.
• Maintain accurate quality assurance records and documentation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Lead Engineer in a shift-based environment.
• Strong technical knowledge and diagnostic skills across M&E services.
• Ability to manage, mentor, and delegate within a shift team.
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both customers and management.

Qualifications/Certifications:

• City & Guilds in Building Services (Mechanical/Electrical).
• 17th/18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
• HV or AP certification for HV/LV switching.
• Health & Safety certification (IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent).
• HVAC/Air Conditioning accreditation including F-Gas qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of: UPS, Diesel Generators, HVAC, Refrigeration, and Plumbing systems.
• HV authorised training and certification preferred.
• Familiarity with CAFM systemsand strong IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Supervisory training (e.g., ILM standard) desirable.

About us:

• JCA is a multi-faceted engineering services and construction business. Our core expertise is in the development of buildings and facilities with business critical engineering systems.
• We deliver a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of commercial property owners operating in a number of industry sectors. From design and construction to fit-out and maintenance, JCA provides a bespoke solution to every client project.
• JCA offers clients a first-class service at all times, operating with transparency and integrity. We are proud to provide excellence as standard and it’s our mission to be recognised as leading our industry in service and innovation through engineering and business excellence.
• Our defining quality is our ability to manage projects by keeping our clients’ needs at the heart of everything we do. We take a collaborative and integrated approach to each of our four core business areas:
• Engineering Projects
• Service & Maintenance
• Interior Fit Out
• Design & Consultancy

To apply

If you are interested in joining JCA, please submit your application via below link:

https://careers.mitie.com/jobs/vacancy/83202/description