
Location: Central London, site based
Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + benefits
The Opportunity
Maxwell Stephens is recruiting an Engineering Supervisor for a well-established mechanical and electrical services contractor with a growing FM division. The division maintains a portfolio of prime central London offices for a major commercial property owner.
You will lead the resident engineering team at one of the client’s flagship central London buildings. You will be the hands-on technical lead on site and the face of the business to the client’s building management team. The building suits a mechanical or an electrical bias. What matters most is sound engineering, strong supervision and calm client handling.
What You Will Be Doing
- Supervise, allocate and check the work of two engineers, and step in hands-on when needed
- Deliver PPM and reactive work to programme and SLA through the CAFM system
- Diagnose and fix faults across HVAC, plant, controls and electrical systems
- Control permits to work, isolations and lock-out procedures
- Review RAMS and supervise specialist subcontractors, including fire, water, lifts and gas
- Keep statutory records complete and current, including F-gas, water hygiene, electrical and fire
- Deliver toolbox talks and keep the team’s competence and authorisations current
- Act as the day-to-day contact for the client’s building management team
- Raise lifecycle and remedial recommendations, and prepare quotes for additional works
About You
Essential:
- A time-served mechanical or electrical engineer, qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Supervisory or senior engineer experience in commercial building services, ideally prime London offices
- 18th Edition (electrical) or F-gas (mechanical)
- Working knowledge of SFG20, permits to work and statutory compliance
- Confident using CAFM for PPM and reactive work
- Polished and confident with clients in a high-profile building
Desirable:
- An HNC or HND in building services engineering
- SSSTS or SMSTS, and IOSH
- Authorised Person status (LV or water)
- BMS experience
Why This Role
- Lead your own team in a flagship central London building
- A growing FM division with real progression as it expands
- A strong salary for a supervisory role
How to Apply
This is a confidential appointment managed exclusively by Maxwell Stephens. To apply, or for a confidential conversation, send your CV to cv@maxwellstephens.com or call Tegan Coates on 0203 903 4266.
Interested in this role?
Apply in a couple of minutes with your CV. If your experience is a match, we will be in touch to talk it through in confidence.

