Randstad CPE • London, London NW1 6EP
About this role
Lead Engineer - High-End Commercial Site (Single-Man Contract)
Location
North West London
Salary
£50,000 + on call + overtime
Contract
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
The Opportunity
We are seeking a technically elite and highly autonomous Lead Engineer to take sole ownership of a prestigious commercial asset in Central London.
Our client is a premier building services provider known for delivering "best-in-class" maintenance to some of the world's leading financial institutions and high-spec landlords. This is a rare opportunity to manage a single-man site, where you will be the face of the engineering department and the primary technical authority for the building.
The Role
As the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end technical delivery of the site. This role requires a self-starter who takes genuine pride in their plant rooms and possesses the professional mindset needed to manage a corporate, tenant-facing environment independently.
Key Responsibilities
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Autonomous Technical Delivery
Perform high-level Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on critical plant including AHUs, FCUs, Pumps, Motors, LV distribution, and BMS systems.
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Client Relationship Management
Act as the primary technical liaison for the Building Manager and occupiers, providing daily updates and advising on site optimizations.
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Compliance & Logbooks
Take full accountability for site-specific logbooks, ensuring all statutory documentation (L8, PSSR, Fire Safety) is kept in an "immaculate," audit-ready condition.
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Subcontractor Management
Coordinate, escort, and oversee specialist contractors on-site, ensuring all works are carried out safely and in accordance with site-specific RAMS.
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Health & Safety
Issue Permits to Work and ensure the building operates strictly within Safe Systems of Work (SSoW).
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Quoted Works
Identify site improvements and lifecycle opportunities, providing technical specifications to support the quoting for "extra works" projects.
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CAFM Ownership
Manage the allocation and closure of all work orders via the CAFM system, ensuring 100% SLA and KPI compliance.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a "lead from the front" engineer who enjoys the responsibility of running their own building and takes pride in the quality of their paperwork.
Technical Requirements
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Qualifications
Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline.
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Electrical Bias (Preferred)
18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
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Mechanical Bias (Preferred)
Strong knowledge of HVAC, LTHW, and Chilled Water systems.
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Compliance Knowledge
Current L8/Legionella Awareness training is a bonus.
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Experience
Proven background working in high-end corporate offices
Professional Attributes
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Autonomy
The ability to work independently and take full ownership of a site without direct daily supervision.
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Communication
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
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Presentation
A polished, professional appearance suitable for a high-profile corporate headquarters.
Why Join the Team?
Our client believes in empowering their engineers and rewarding technical excellence.
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Stability
Work on a long-term, high-profile single-site contract.
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Professional Pride
A "One Team" culture where engineering quality is valued over volume.
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Training
Access to industry-leading internal and external training programs.
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Package
Competitive salary with extensive overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
If you are a professional engineer who thrives on autonomy and takes pride in delivering excellence, apply today.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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