Lead Maintenance Engineer

paretofm
London

Lead Maintenance Engineer (M&E)

London

Pareto FM

Full-Time | Monday – Friday

On-Call: Yes (1 in 8 rota, post-probation)

£200 weekly standby allowance + overtime rates

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Lead Maintenance Engineer to take ownership of maintenance delivery across a key client site.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for ensuring all mechanical and electrical systems are maintained safely, efficiently, and in full compliance — while supporting and developing a small on-site engineering team.

If you’re technically strong, confident leading others, and thrive in a structured but fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior engineering position.

The Role

You’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive maintenance , ensuring all building services are operating safely and effectively.

Working closely with the Contract Manager and on-site team, you will take responsibility for technical standards, compliance, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across M&E systems

  • Lead and oversee maintenance of all building services plant and equipment

  • Supervise subcontractors and review works to ensure compliance with RAMS and standards

  • Complete and manage simPRO tasks , ensuring photographic evidence and accurate records

  • Maintain statutory compliance records, logbooks and technical documentation

  • Support and ensure completion of statutory planned maintenance programmes

  • Monitor and maintain optimal environmental conditions via HVAC systems

  • Respond to BMS alarms and first-line diagnostics

  • Carry out fault finding and reactive repairs across mechanical and electrical systems

  • Identify and escalate health & safety risks and plant reliability issues

  • Oversee plant operations including start-up, shutdown, changeover and optimisation

  • Conduct regular site walk-rounds to ensure safety, cleanliness and operational performance

  • Act as the key technical point of contact for the client and internal teams

  • Support small installation and repair works where required

  • Ensure all works are completed safely and within compliance standards

  • Maintain strong communication with management, reporting progress and issues

  • Support and mentor junior engineers on site

  • Participate in an on-call rota (1 in 8, post probation) with £200 weekly standby

Team Structure & Support

  • You will lead a team of 2 on-site engineers plus on-site contract support

  • Reporting directly to the Line Manager / Contract Manager

  • Supported by wider Pareto FM engineering and operations teams

  • Strong emphasis on collaboration, knowledge sharing and team development

Skills & Experience

  • Fully qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Level 2/3 or equivalent)

  • Strong experience within Building Services / M&E maintenance

  • Proven experience as a Lead Engineer or senior technical role

  • Strong understanding of building compliance and statutory maintenance

  • 18th Edition (if electrically biased)

  • IOSH Working Safely (desirable)

  • IPAF / PASMA (essential)

  • Strong fault-finding experience across:

    • Boilers

    • HVAC systems

    • Pumps

    • Generators

    • Switchgear

    • Lighting & small power

    • Water systems and associated plant

  • Knowledge of BMS systems and controls

  • Experience with ACOP L8 water systems (desirable)

About You

  • Confident leading a small engineering team

  • Strong communicator with a professional approach

  • Able to manage workload in critical and time-sensitive environments

  • Customer-focused and solutions-driven

  • Highly organised with strong attention to compliance and safety

  • Able to work independently and take full ownership of site performance

On-Call & Overtime

  • On-call rota: 1 in 8 (post 6-month probation)

  • Weekly standby allowance: £200

  • Overtime available as required

Progression & Training

We are committed to developing our engineers. You will have access to:

  • IOSH training and development

  • ILM leadership training

  • Testing & Inspection qualifications

  • Full training plan provided upon successful completion of probation

  • Clear progression opportunities within Pareto FM

Why Join Pareto FM?

  • Opportunity to lead a high-performing engineering team

  • Strong focus on training, development and progression

  • Supportive management structure

  • Exposure to complex and varied building systems

  • A business that values safety, compliance and technical excellence

If you’re a skilled Lead Maintenance Engineer looking for a role where you can lead, develop and make a real impact — we’d love to hear from you.

Posted 2026-05-28

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