Lead Engineer

Lead Maintenance Engineer (M&E) 📍 London 🏢 Pareto FM 🕒 Full-Time | Monday – Friday 📞 On-Call: Yes (1 in 8 rota, post-probation) 💰 £200 weekly standby allowance + overtime rates We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Lead Maintenance Engineer to take ownership of maintenance delivery across a key client site. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for ensuring all mechanical and electrical systems are maintained safely, efficiently, and in full compliance — while supporting and developing a small on-site engineering team. If you’re technically strong, confident leading others, and thrive in a structured but fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior engineering position. The Role You’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring all building services are operating safely and effectively. Working closely with the Contract Manager and on-site team, you will take responsibility for technical standards, compliance, and operational performance. Key Responsibilities * Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across M&E systems * Lead and oversee maintenance of all building services plant and equipment * Supervise subcontractors and review works to ensure compliance with RAMS and standards * Complete and manage simPRO tasks, ensuring photographic evidence and accurate records * Maintain statutory compliance records, logbooks and technical documentation * Support and ensure completion of statutory planned maintenance programmes * Monitor and maintain optimal environmental conditions via HVAC systems * Respond to BMS alarms and first-line diagnostics * Carry out fault finding and reactive repairs across mechanical and electrical systems * Identify and escalate health & safety risks and plant reliability issues * Oversee plant operations including start-up, shutdown, changeover and optimisation * Conduct regular site walk-rounds to ensure safety, cleanliness and operational performance * Act as the key technical point of contact for the client and internal teams * Support small installation and repair works where required * Ensure all works are completed safely and within compliance standards * Maintain strong communication with management, reporting progress and issues * Support and mentor junior engineers on site * Participate in an on-call rota (1 in 8, post probation) with £200 weekly standby Team Structure & Support You will lead a team of 2 on-site engineers plus on-site contract support Reporting directly to the Line Manager / Contract Manager Supported by wider Pareto FM engineering and operations teams Strong emphasis on collaboration, knowledge sharing and team development Skills & Experience Fully qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Level 2/3 or equivalent) Strong experience within Building Services / M&E maintenance Proven experience as a Lead Engineer or senior technical role Strong understanding of building compliance and statutory maintenance 18th Edition (if electrically biased) IOSH Working Safely (desirable) IPAF / PASMA (essential) Strong fault-finding experience across: * Boilers * HVAC systems * Pumps * Generators * Switchgear * Lighting & small power * Water systems and associated plant * Knowledge of BMS systems and controls * Experience with ACOP L8 water systems (desirable) About You Confident leading a small engineering team Strong communicator with a professional approach Able to manage workload in critical and time-sensitive environments Customer-focused and solutions-driven Highly organised with strong attention to compliance and safety Able to work independently and take full ownership of site performance On-Call & Overtime * On-call rota: 1 in 8 (post 6-month probation) * Weekly standby allowance: £200 * Overtime available as required Progression & Training We are committed to developing our engineers. You will have access to: IOSH training and development ILM leadership training Testing & Inspection qualifications Full training plan provided upon successful completion of probation Clear progression opportunities within Pareto FM Why Join Pareto FM? Opportunity to lead a high-performing engineering team Strong focus on training, development and progression Supportive management structure Exposure to complex and varied building systems A business that values safety, compliance and technical excellence If you’re a skilled Lead Maintenance Engineer looking for a role where you can lead, develop and make a real impact — we’d love to hear from you