Hard FM Lead

Hard FM Lead (Electrically Biased)
Location: Stratford, London (Site-Based)
Client: HMRC
Salary: Competitive + Package

We are seeking a Hard FM Lead to take full technical and compliance ownership of a flagship HMRC site in Stratford - a modern, 240,000 sq ft Grade A commercial building.

This is a site-based leadership role where you will act as the technical authority, overseeing engineering delivery, driving compliance, and ensuring the building operates to the high standards expected within a central government environment.

The role will suit an electrically biased leader with strong exposure to HV/LV systems, commercial plant, and complex building services, who is comfortable operating across compliance, client engagement, and technical decision-making.

A highly specified, sustainability-led commercial office environment featuring:

• 12-storey, BREEAM "Excellent" rated development
• Advanced BMS and energy systems
• High-performance M&E infrastructure
• Large-scale plant including HV/LV distribution
• Modern workplace design with atrium, roof garden, and flexible floorplates

This is a critical government asset where uptime, compliance, and audit readiness are essential.

As Hard FM Lead, you will:

• Take ownership of all hard services delivery across electrical, mechanical, and building systems
• Act as the Authorised/Responsible Person interface, or work closely with them, for HV/LV systems
• Lead statutory compliance across all disciplines, ensuring alignment with central government standards
• Manage and deliver the PPM programme, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to standard
• Oversee reactive maintenance and ensure issues are resolved efficiently
• Manage and develop a team of engineers and specialist subcontractors
• Maintain control of permits, RAMS, and safe systems of work
• Provide clear reporting to Mitie leadership and HMRC stakeholders
• Identify and manage risk across building operations

• Strong background in Hard FM or Building Services within commercial or public-sector environments
• Electrically qualified (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent minimum)
• Proven experience working with HV/LV systems (AP or similar exposure desirable)
• Experience within central government, NHS, MOD, or similarly regulated environments
• Track record of managing statutory compliance and audits
• Good understanding of commercial office buildings and plant
• Experience leading engineers and managing subcontractors
• Confident communicator, comfortable in a client-facing role

• High-profile HMRC contract with a leading FM provider
• Modern, technically advanced building environment
• Ownership and autonomy on site
• Exposure to central government compliance standards
• Opportunity to progress into senior technical or contract leadership roles

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