Lead Maintenance Engineer
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
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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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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:
+ 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)
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- 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
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- On\-call rota: 1 in 8 (post 6\-month probation)
- Weekly standby allowance: £200
- Overtime available as required
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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
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- 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
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