Lead Engineer

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Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hammersmith, West London – FM Service Provider – Up to £50,000

CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting a Lead Mechanical Engineer to be based at a large, high-profile healthcare environment in Hammersmith, West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased Lead Engineer to take ownership of all planned and reactive maintenance across a complex and fast‑paced site. The successful candidate will lead a team of day and shift engineers while remaining hands‑on and actively involved on the tools. Working within a critical environment, the role requires a strong understanding of building services maintenance, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage day‑to‑day engineering operations while maintaining high compliance and service standards. The site offers a varied and technically challenging environment with long‑term stability and progression opportunities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise a team of day and shift engineers
  • Carry out and oversee all planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Attend and resolve reactive maintenance tasks across the site
  • Ensure all mechanical plant operates efficiently and safely
  • Work on mechanical systems including: Pumps, Motors, AHUs, FCUs, Pipework, HVAC systems, Pressurisation units
  • Support basic electrical and building services maintenance where required
  • Monitor subcontractors and specialist service providers
  • Ensure all statutory compliance and health & safety procedures are adhered to
  • Manage site logbooks, RAMS, and maintenance documentation
  • Support the Contract Manager with day‑to‑day engineering operations
  • Act as the main point of contact for engineering issues on site
  • Assist with fault finding and system diagnostics across M&E plant
  • Maintain excellent working relationships with the client and on‑site teams

Hours

Monday to Friday
08:00am – 05:00pm

Requirements

  • Mechanically qualified (NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2/3 or equivalent – HVAC, Plumbing or Mechanical qualifications all considered)
  • Strong background in commercial building services maintenance
  • Previous experience leading engineering teams
  • Mechanically strong with good all‑round building services knowledge
  • Experience working within critical or healthcare‑style environments advantageous
  • Hands‑on engineer willing to work on the tools daily
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Hard‑working, reliable and client‑facing

For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Katie at CBW Staffing Solutions.

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Job Description:

Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hammersmith, West London – FM Service Provider – Up to £50,000

CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting a Lead Mechanical Engineer to be based at a large, high-profile healthcare environment in Hammersmith, West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased Lead Engineer to take ownership of all planned and reactive maintenance across a complex and fast‑paced site. The successful candidate will lead a team of day and shift engineers while remaining hands‑on and actively involved on the tools. Working within a critical environment, the role requires a strong understanding of building services maintenance, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage day‑to‑day engineering operations while maintaining high compliance and service standards. The site offers a varied and technically challenging environment with long‑term stability and progression opportunities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise a team of day and shift engineers
  • Carry out and oversee all planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
  • Attend and resolve reactive maintenance tasks across the site
  • Ensure all mechanical plant operates efficiently and safely
  • Work on mechanical systems including: Pumps, Motors, AHUs, FCUs, Pipework, HVAC systems, Pressurisation units
  • Support basic electrical and building services maintenance where required
  • Monitor subcontractors and specialist service providers
  • Ensure all statutory compliance and health & safety procedures are adhered to
  • Manage site logbooks, RAMS, and maintenance documentation
  • Support the Contract Manager with day‑to‑day engineering operations
  • Act as the main point of contact for engineering issues on site
  • Assist with fault finding and system diagnostics across M&E plant
  • Maintain excellent working relationships with the client and on‑site teams

Hours

Monday to Friday08:00am – 05:00pm

Requirements

  • Mechanically qualified (NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2/3 or equivalent – HVAC, Plumbing or Mechanical qualifications all considered)
  • Strong background in commercial building services maintenance
  • Previous experience leading engineering teams
  • Mechanically strong with good all‑round building services knowledge
  • Experience working within critical or healthcare‑style environments advantageous
  • Hands‑on engineer willing to work on the tools daily
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Hard‑working, reliable and client‑facing

For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Katie at CBW Staffing Solutions.

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Posted: May 15th, 2026