Shift Leader

Shift Lead Building Services Engineer

Location: London 7am – 7pm Continental Shift Pattern
Permanent | Full-Time
Lead critical building operations and drive performance on a high-profile site.

Are you an experienced engineer ready to take the lead in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment? This role offers the opportunity to supervise a shift team and ensure the reliable operation of essential building services across a critical site. You'll be the go-to expert for maintaining key systems and managing reactive tasks efficiently and safely.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a shift team in delivering planned and reactive maintenance to building services.
• Ensure optimal operation of HVAC, UPS, Generators, and LV systems, using BMS and alarm data for fault diagnosis.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors on-site, ensuring safety and compliance with work permits and procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation through a computer-based maintenance system (e.g., Maximo), ensuring timely updates and completion of tasks.
• Champion safe working practices, ensuring method statements and risk assessments are followed at all times.
• Keep plant rooms secure, clean, and serviceable, with available spares and tools to respond quickly to system faults.
• Lead on the delivery of KPI/SLA targets and ensure reports and shift handovers meet required standards.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Strong experience in a technical building services environment, ideally within critical infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, fault-finding, and BMS operation.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams, subcontractors, and operational priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to health and safety.

Take the Next Step in Your Engineering Career

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role where everyday counts — and your skills keep vital systems running smoothly — apply now and make an immediate impact.