Lead Shift Engineer

Salary: Up to £54,000 + Excellent Benefits
Shifts: 4 on 4 off – Days Only (7am–6pm)
Location: Bunhill, London

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Day Shift Lead Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical bias) to join the on-site engineering team at a prestigious commercial office building in Bunhill, working for a leading facilities management (FM) company.

This role is ideal for a senior-level building services engineer looking to step into a leadership position, working on a premium commercial site in Central London. You'll oversee day-to-day engineering operations, ensure compliance, and support a high-quality FM service delivery in a modern and client-focused environment.

Role Overview:

As the on-site Day Shift Lead, you will be responsible for:

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Leading daily engineering operations on shift, ensuring all PPM and reactive works are completed efficiently and safely

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Carrying out hands-on maintenance and fault-finding on key M&E systems, including:
– Electrical distribution, lighting, control panels, BMS
– HVAC, pumps, AHUs, FCUs, and other mechanical plant

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Monitoring site performance and supporting energy efficiency initiatives

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Ensuring full compliance with site H&S, statutory obligations, and company procedures

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Acting as the main point of contact for client-side facilities representatives during shifts

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Supporting and mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with management on technical improvements

What We're Looking For:

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NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (e.g. City & Guilds, BTEC)

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18th Edition Wiring Regs (if electrically biased)

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Experience in commercial building maintenance, ideally in a leadership or supervisory role

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Comfortable working with both electrical and mechanical systems

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Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

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Strong understanding of compliance, health & safety, and risk assessments

Desirable (Not Essential):

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Previous experience in a client-facing role on a high-end site

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BMS monitoring or basic controls knowledge

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HVAP or LVAP certification (training available)

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Experience with CAFM systems and digital reporting tools

Package Includes:

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Up to £53,500 base salary (depending on experience)

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4 on 4 off day shift – 7am to 6pm

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25 days annual leave + bank holidays

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Private healthcare and pension scheme

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Opportunities for training, upskilling, and internal progression

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Long-term, stable position with a respected FM company at a prestigious commercial office building

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated engineer to lead operations on a landmark site while building a rewarding and progressive career in building services.

Apply now for more details or to arrange a confidential discussion