Lead Engineer, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Electrical Engineering

Location: Canary Wharf

Job Title:

Lead Engineer

Location:

Canary Wharf
Sector:
Building Services
Salary:
Up to £48,000 + Call Out 1 in 3 @ £100

Alice Rose Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Lead Engineer to join a highly reputable building services provider on a well-established commercial contract in Canary Wharf.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced building services engineer ready to step into a lead role, working closely with the Contract Manager and providing technical leadership on site. The role offers stability, structured working hours, and clear progression within a supportive facilities management environment.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday

• 07:00 – 16:00 or 08:00 – 17:00

Site Team Structure

• Contract Manager

• Lead Engineer

• Engineer

• On-site contract support

Lead Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the site

• Act as the technical lead and first point of escalation for the on-site engineering team

• Support and guide the Engineer on day-to-day maintenance activities

• Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on building services systems

• Work on single and three-phase electrical systems

• Operate and maintain building services plant including UPS, generators, BMS, AHUs, FCUs, and associated equipment

• Ensure all works are completed in line with contractual SLAs and health & safety requirements

• Liaise with the Contract Manager, site stakeholders, and specialist subcontractors

Lead Engineer Requirements

• Electrically or mechanically qualified (City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ, or equivalent)

• Proven experience within commercial building services or facilities maintenance

• Previous experience acting as a Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer, or stepping-up role

• Apprentice-trained (preferred)

• Strong communication skills with a professional, client-facing approach

• Good understanding of compliance, PPM scheduling, and reactive maintenance

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £48,000 per annum, dependent on experience

• Monday to Friday, daytime working hours only

• Stable team structure with clear responsibility and support

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Clear progression opportunities within the contract and wider business