Technical Lead Estates
East London
£55,000-£59,000 salary + excellent benefits
A major national cultural institution is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to oversee engineering operations across its East London museum sites.
This portfolio includes a collection store, a newly developed museum and a high-footfall family site all requiring robust mechanical, electrical and life safety systems to protect collections and ensure a safe, seamless visitor experience.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the performance, compliance and optimisation of all M&E and life safety systems across the estate.
Key responsibilities:
Delivering planned and reactive maintenance
Ensuring full statutory compliance across M&E, public health and life safety systems
Managing MEP and life safety contractors, monitoring KPIs and service performance
Maintaining environmental conditions within collection spaces
Monitoring utilities and driving energy efficiency
Delivering minor works and refurbishment projects
Assessing system condition and recommending remedial works
Supervising contractors in line with CDM and building safety legislation
Acting as technical lead on capital projects and commissioning
Managing budgets and procurement processes
Participating in a 24/7 emergency response rota
Embedding sustainability and inclusive working practices
About You
You will hold a recognised qualification (or equivalent experience) in mechanical, electrical or building services engineering.
You will bring strong technical expertise, experience managing hard FM contracts, and a thorough understanding of statutory compliance within complex, public-facing buildings. Confidence using BMS and CAFM systems is essential.
Organised, accountable and collaborative, you will be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a live operational environment.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a fantastic team working in some great environments.
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