Lead Maintenance Engineer (M&E)
đź“Ť London
🏢 Pareto FM
🕒 Full-Time | Monday – Friday
đź“ž On-Call: Yes (1 in 8 rota, post-probation)
đź’° ÂŁ200 weekly standby allowance + overtime rates
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Lead Maintenance Engineer to take ownership of maintenance delivery across a key client site.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for ensuring all mechanical and electrical systems are maintained safely, efficiently, and in full compliance — while supporting and developing a small on-site engineering team.
If you’re technically strong, confident leading others, and thrive in a structured but fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior engineering position.
The Role
You’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring all building services are operating safely and effectively.
Working closely with the Contract Manager and on-site team, you will take responsibility for technical standards, compliance, and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across M&E systems
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Lead and oversee maintenance of all building services plant and equipment
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Supervise subcontractors and review works to ensure compliance with RAMS and standards
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Complete and manage simPRO tasks, ensuring photographic evidence and accurate records
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Maintain statutory compliance records, logbooks and technical documentation
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Support and ensure completion of statutory planned maintenance programmes
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Monitor and maintain optimal environmental conditions via HVAC systems
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Respond to BMS alarms and first-line diagnostics
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Carry out fault finding and reactive repairs across mechanical and electrical systems
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Identify and escalate health & safety risks and plant reliability issues
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Oversee plant operations including start-up, shutdown, changeover and optimisation
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Conduct regular site walk-rounds to ensure safety, cleanliness and operational performance
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Act as the key technical point of contact for the client and internal teams
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Support small installation and repair works where required
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Ensure all works are completed safely and within compliance standards
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Maintain strong communication with management, reporting progress and issues
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Support and mentor junior engineers on site
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Participate in an on-call rota (1 in 8, post probation) with ÂŁ200 weekly standby
Team Structure & Support
You will lead a team of 2 on-site engineers plus on-site contract support
Reporting directly to the Line Manager / Contract Manager
Supported by wider Pareto FM engineering and operations teams
Strong emphasis on collaboration, knowledge sharing and team development
Skills & Experience
Fully qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Level 2/3 or equivalent)
Strong experience within Building Services / M&E maintenance
Proven experience as a Lead Engineer or senior technical role
Strong understanding of building compliance and statutory maintenance
18th Edition (if electrically biased)
IOSH Working Safely (desirable)
IPAF / PASMA (essential)
Strong fault-finding experience across:
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Boilers
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HVAC systems
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Pumps
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Generators
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Switchgear
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Lighting & small power
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Water systems and associated plant
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Knowledge of BMS systems and controls
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Experience with ACOP L8 water systems (desirable)
About You
Confident leading a small engineering team
Strong communicator with a professional approach
Able to manage workload in critical and time-sensitive environments
Customer-focused and solutions-driven
Highly organised with strong attention to compliance and safety
Able to work independently and take full ownership of site performance
On-Call & Overtime
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On-call rota: 1 in 8 (post 6-month probation)
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Weekly standby allowance: ÂŁ200
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Overtime available as required
Progression & Training
We are committed to developing our engineers. You will have access to:
IOSH training and development
ILM leadership training
Testing & Inspection qualifications
Full training plan provided upon successful completion of probation
Clear progression opportunities within Pareto FM
Why Join Pareto FM?
Opportunity to lead a high-performing engineering team
Strong focus on training, development and progression
Supportive management structure
Exposure to complex and varied building systems
A business that values safety, compliance and technical excellence
If you’re a skilled Lead Maintenance Engineer looking for a role where you can lead, develop and make a real impact — we’d love to hear from you