Lead Mechanical and Electrical Engineer

Lead Mechanical and Electrical  Engineer
Location: High End residential - Westminster, London
Landlord side only.

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Overview:
We are currently recruiting for a Lead MandE Engineer for a prestigious high-end residential development,  located in the heart of Westminster near the Houses of Parliament. This flagship site, comprising of over 200 luxury apartments.
This is a standalone, site-based position with additional labour support provided during peak operational periods.
This opportunity is ideal for a multi-skilled engineer who thrives in a client-facing environment, can confidently manage subcontractors, and is looking for long-term career progression within a supportive and growing company.

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Key Responsibilities:

- Act as the lead on-site MandE engineer, responsible for all landlord and life safety systems including:

- Fire alarms
- Sprinkler systems
- CCTV and access control
- Fan coil units (FCUs)
- Heat interface units (HIUs)

- Conduct routine plant checks and light testing within apartments.
- Serve as the first point of contact for cooling system issues—diagnose minor faults or escalate to external contractors as needed.
- Manage and coordinate with up to 20 subcontractors on site, ensuring timely and quality completion of works.
- Perform monthly emergency lighting tests, with labour assistance provided as needed.
- Maintain and update issue-tracking spreadsheets and other maintenance documentation.
- Attend and contribute to monthly site and client meetings, providing technical insight where required.
- Liaise directly with tenants, the building manager, and representatives, ensuring all communications are professional and well-documented.

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Candidate Profile:
Essential:

- Multi-skilled engineer with a solid foundation in both mechanical and electrical disciplines (full dual qualification not required).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident and professional in client-facing scenarios.
- Strong basic IT skills, especially in email correspondence and Excel.

Desirable:

- Experience within high-end residential developments.
- Background managing subcontractors and working independently on site.
- Experience with HIU/FCU servicing and BMS monitoring.

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Salary and Benefits:

- £45,000 - £47,000, depending on experience.
- 23 days holiday, increasing to 24 days after two years and 25 days after three years, plus bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
- Annual company Christmas party and team-focused working culture.
- Stable, smaller business structure where individual contributions are recognised.

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Work Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- 08:00 – 17:00
- No call-out duties

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To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.