At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver top-notch engineering services and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Company: Join Mitie, a leader in creating better places for communities to thrive.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a focus on sustainability.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing environments where people work and live.
- Qualifications: Technical qualification in engineering and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
At Mitie we bring out the best in places.
Unlocking their potential so that everyone looks forward to using them and can do their best work in them.
From offices and shopping centres to hospitals and airports, we create better places for the communities we serve to thrive.
We're looking for a Lead Engineer who will deliver excellent service standards, while meeting SLA agreements and adhering to maintenance schedules.
Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Delivery
- Lead and manage the site team
- Ensure all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive works are delivered in line with SLA/KPI requirements
- Provide hands‑on support and technical expertise across building systems (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, BMS)
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations (e. g.
SFG20, LOLER, PUWER, Electrical Safety, Fgas), Overseeing completion and quality of compliance documentation and certification.
- Act as site Responsible Person / Duty Holder where required
- Lead audits and manage closure of any audit actions
- Contractor & Supply Chain Management
- Manage specialist contractors and monitor performance against contracts
- Ensure all contractors follow permit‑to‑work systems and H&S requirements
- Validate RAMS and ensure safe systems of work are adhered to
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Promote a strong safety culture across the team by ensuring compliance with company H&S policies and procedures
- Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety inspections
- Support sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across the site
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach and develop engineering team members
- Set clear expectations, objectives, and performance standards
- Support training plans, succession planning, and competency development
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the technical point of contact for the client and stakeholders
- Provide technical input into client meetings and reporting
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through service delivery
- Key Skills & Experience
- Technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering
- Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and maintenance regimes
- Experience in FM / building services environment
- Proven team leadership and contractor management experience
- IT literate
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We think you need these skills to ace Lead Engineer in Cardiff
Technical Leadership
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Reactive Works Management
Building Systems Expertise (HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical, BMS)
Statutory Compliance Knowledge (SFG20, LOLER, PUWER, Electrical Safety, Fgas)
Audit Management
Contractor Management
