At Mitie we bring out the best in places. Unlocking their potential so that everyone looks forward to using them and can do their best work in them. From offices and shopping centres to hospitals and airports, we create better places for the communities we serve to thrive.
We're looking for a Lead Engineer who will deliver excellent service standards, while meeting SLA agreements and adhering to maintenance schedules.
- Lead and manage the site team
- Ensure all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive works are delivered in line with SLA/KPI requirements
- Provide hands-on support and technical expertise across building systems (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, BMS)
- Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations (e.g. SFG20, LOLER, PUWER, Electrical Safety, Fgas), Overseeing completion and quality of compliance documentation and certification.
- Act as site Responsible Person / Duty Holder where required
- Lead audits and manage closure of any audit actions
- Manage specialist contractors and monitor performance against contracts
- Ensure all contractors follow permit-to-work systems and H&S requirements
- Validate RAMS and ensure safe systems of work are adhered to
- Promote a strong safety culture across the team by ensuring compliance with company H&S policies and procedures
- Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety inspections
- Support sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across the site
- Lead, coach and develop engineering team members
- Set clear expectations, objectives, and performance standards
- Support training plans, succession planning, and competency development
- Act as the technical point of contact for the client and stakeholders
- Provide technical input into client meetings and reporting
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through service delivery
- Technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering
- Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and maintenance regimes
- Experience in FM / building services environment
- Proven team leadership and contractor management experience
- IT literate
