Lead Engineer – Central London

Lead Engineer – Hospital Environment

Location: Central London

Salary: £50,000 per year plus benefits.

We’re seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to join a large, high-profile hospital site in Central London on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional looking to lead a team within a critical healthcare environment while overseeing essential mechanical building services and plant infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring, and managing the on-site engineering team
• Overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance works
• Fault finding, diagnosing, and repairing heating, cooling, and mechanical plant systems
• Monitoring and maintaining critical infrastructure including HVAC, steam, and BMS systems
• Coordinating contractors and liaising with hospital stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures and hospital regulations
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records, compliance documentation, and reports
• Supporting team development, training, and operational best practices

Qualifications

• Mechanically apprenticeship trained or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience within a mechanical engineering or facilities maintenance role
• Background working within hospitals, healthcare, or critical environments
• Strong knowledge of heating, cooling, and mechanical plant systems
• Experience with steam systems and/or BMS systems is advantageous
• Previous experience leading or supervising engineering teams
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high-compliance environment

Benefits

• £50,000 annual salary
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Standard day shifts
• Permanent, secure position
• Opportunity to work within a large hospital environment
• Leadership responsibility with career progression opportunities
• Exposure to complex and critical building systems
• Long-term stability within a reputable organisation

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