Site lead engineer
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 17 March 2026
Apply NowSite Lead Engineer - High‑End Commercial Site
Location: London
Hours: Full time | Significant overtime available
Type: Permanent
Role Overview
We are recruiting a Site Lead Engineer to take full ownership of a prestigious, high‑end commercial site. This is a single‑engineer site, offering strong autonomy, responsibility and regular overtime. You will act as the technical lead on site, managing day‑to‑day operations, contractors, and all planned and reactive works, including major shutdowns.
This role suits an experienced engineer ready to step into a leadership position while remaining hands‑on.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the lead engineer and primary point of contact for the site
Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across building services
Plan, manage and oversee contractors, ensuring compliance and quality
Lead and coordinate plant shutdowns, isolations and critical works
Own site PPMs, compliance, permits to work and RAMS
Ensure all works meet H&S, statutory and client standards
Liaise directly with the client, providing a high‑level service experience
Identify improvement opportunities and manage remedial works
Maintain accurate site documentation and reports
Participate in call‑out and overtime, with strong earning potential
Essential Experience & Skills
Strong background in commercial building services engineering
Confident working as a lone engineer / site lead
Proven experience managing contractors and specialist suppliers
Experience planning and delivering shutdowns and critical works
Solid understanding of health & safety, compliance and permit systems
Excellent communication and client‑facing skills
Flexible approach to overtime and out‑of‑hours works
Qualifications (Essential / Desirable)
Relevant engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical bias)
18th Edition (if electrically biased) - desirable
IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent H&S training - desirable
AP / HV experience - advantageous but not essential
What's on Offer
High‑profile, premium client site
Single‑engineer autonomy with real ownership
Regular overtime and shutdown works
Clear opportunity to develop into senior or contract management roles
Support from a wider engineering and FM structure
Location: London
Hours: Full time | Significant overtime available
Type: Permanent
Role Overview
We are recruiting a Site Lead Engineer to take full ownership of a prestigious, high‑end commercial site. This is a single‑engineer site, offering strong autonomy, responsibility and regular overtime. You will act as the technical lead on site, managing day‑to‑day operations, contractors, and all planned and reactive works, including major shutdowns.
This role suits an experienced engineer ready to step into a leadership position while remaining hands‑on.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the lead engineer and primary point of contact for the site
Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across building services
Plan, manage and oversee contractors, ensuring compliance and quality
Lead and coordinate plant shutdowns, isolations and critical works
Own site PPMs, compliance, permits to work and RAMS
Ensure all works meet H&S, statutory and client standards
Liaise directly with the client, providing a high‑level service experience
Identify improvement opportunities and manage remedial works
Maintain accurate site documentation and reports
Participate in call‑out and overtime, with strong earning potential
Essential Experience & Skills
Strong background in commercial building services engineering
Confident working as a lone engineer / site lead
Proven experience managing contractors and specialist suppliers
Experience planning and delivering shutdowns and critical works
Solid understanding of health & safety, compliance and permit systems
Excellent communication and client‑facing skills
Flexible approach to overtime and out‑of‑hours works
Qualifications (Essential / Desirable)
Relevant engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical bias)
18th Edition (if electrically biased) - desirable
IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent H&S training - desirable
AP / HV experience - advantageous but not essential
What's on Offer
High‑profile, premium client site
Single‑engineer autonomy with real ownership
Regular overtime and shutdown works
Clear opportunity to develop into senior or contract management roles
Support from a wider engineering and FM structure