Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer - Hard Services Location: Stratford, London Client: large UK Government Department The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Engineer (Hard Services) to take ownership of the engineering, maintenance, and statutory compliance operations at a large, high-profile government site in Stratford. This is a pivotal role where compliance and technical excellence are critical. You will lead a team of engineers and specialist contractors, ensuring all building services operate safely, efficiently, and fully in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. The Building You will be responsible for a 12‑storey, Grade A, BREEAM "Excellent" rated office building, completed in 2020, offering over 27,000 sq. m of modern office accommodation. The site features flexible floorplates, a central glazed atrium, high‑performance façade systems, a double‑height reception, and a landscaped roof garden overlooking the Olympic Park. This is a technically advanced, sustainability‑led environment with a strong focus on compliance and performance. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage all hard services engineering across electrical, mechanical, and building services systems. * Take full responsibility for statutory compliance, ensuring all legal, safety, and regulatory obligations are met at all times. * Plan, manage, and deliver a comprehensive PPM programme, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule. * Oversee and coordinate reactive maintenance, responding promptly to technical issues to minimise disruption. * Maintain accurate and auditable compliance documentation, including permits, certifications, and statutory records. * Prepare and review technical reports, maintenance schedules, and performance data. * Attend and contribute to client and stakeholder meetings, providing clear updates on building performance, risk, and compliance status. * Promote a strong health & safety culture across the site and engineering team. Essential Experience & Knowledge * Extensive experience within Building Services / Hard FM environments. * Strong technical background in an engineering discipline (electrical or mechanical preferred). * Demonstrable experience managing statutory compliance within large commercial or public-sector buildings. * Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation, safe systems of work, and risk management. * Proven experience managing PPM schedules and reactive maintenance workflows. * Confident leader with experience managing engineers and external contractors. If you are an experienced Lead Engineer (Hard Services) with a strong compliance mindset and a passion for delivering high standards in a critical public-sector environment, we would like to hear from you. RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy