Job Title: Engineering supervisor (Building Maintenance)
Location: Central London (Zone 1)
Salary: £55,000 + on call allowance + overtime
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm
Overview
We are seeking a highly competent and technically astute Engineering Supervisor to join our team at a key commercial site in Central London. This pivotal role requires a strong electrical engineering background, a meticulous approach to compliance and documentation, and the ability to lead and guide a team of engineers.
Responsibilities
* Providing hands‑on technical guidance, support, and quality control for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across all M&E building services, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems.
* Directly supervising and mentoring a team of multi‑skilled engineers, allocating tasks, monitoring performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.
* Acting as a Permit Authorising Individual (PAI) or working towards this status, responsible for the diligent writing, issuing, and cancelling of permits for high‑risk activities (e.g., hot works, confined spaces, electrical isolations).
* Ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all maintenance records within e‑log book systems (e.g., SFG20, CAFM systems such as Maximo, Planet FM, Concept Evolution) and using these systems for scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
* Carrying out advanced electrical fault‑finding, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide range of building services equipment, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, access control, and associated M&E plant.
* Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with statutory regulations (e.g., Electricity at Work Regulations), industry standards, and internal company policies, and preparing for and supporting internal and external audits.
* Reviewing and ensuring the quality and completeness of RAMS for all site activities.
* Assisting with the planning and scheduling of resources (manpower, materials, tools) to optimise efficiency and minimise disruption.
* Supporting the Contract/Account Manager in technical discussions with clients, providing expert advice, and ensuring client satisfaction.
* Championing a robust health and safety culture, conducting toolbox talks, and ensuring all works are performed safely.
Qualifications
* Hold relevant electrical qualifications to City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent).
* Demonstrable experience with e‑log book systems (e.g., SFG20 compliant platforms, specific CAFM systems) for recording maintenance activities, asset management, and compliance documentation.
* Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader, or lead engineer role within building maintenance or facilities management.
* Competent in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and various CAFM/e‑log book software.
Benefits
* Play a key part in maintaining critical infrastructure and ensuring operational excellence.
* Opportunities for advanced technical training, professional development, and career progression within a leading company.
* Work with modern M&E systems and embrace digital maintenance practices.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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