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Engineering Supervisor

Hands-on Engineering Supervisor (mechanical or electrical) to lead a two-engineer resident team at a flagship central London office building, for a building services contractor’s growing FM division.

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Location
Central London
Salary
£55,000 – £65,000 + benefits
Contract
Permanent
Posted
15 October 2026

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Estate & operating scope

A single flagship central London commercial office building.

Team & reporting

Reports to a Technical Services Manager; supervises two engineers and specialist subcontractors on site.

Decision authority

Controls permits to work, isolations, RAMS review and day-to-day work allocation on site.

Travel expectations

Hours & out-of-hours

Shift and call-out arrangements to be confirmed.

Expected outcomes

Keep the building compliant and well maintained, deliver PPM and reactive work to SLA, and lead the site team.

Technical & Engineering
Operational & Support
On site
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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.

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Engineering Supervisor (Ref: 007048)
October 15, 2026
Central London
GB
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Permanent
£55,000 – £65,000 + benefits
December 15, 2026