At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team in a critical healthcare environment.
- Company: Join a prestigious hospital in Central London with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, secure position, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Monday to Friday shifts with long-term stability in a reputable organisation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while working with complex building systems.
- Qualifications: Mechanical engineering experience and leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We're seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to join a large, high-profile hospital site in Central London on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineering professional looking to lead a team within a critical healthcare environment while overseeing essential mechanical building services and plant infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Leading, mentoring, and managing the on-site engineering team
- Overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance works
- Fault finding, diagnosing, and repairing heating, cooling, and mechanical plant systems
- Monitoring and maintaining critical infrastructure including HVAC, steam, and BMS systems
- Coordinating contractors and liaising with hospital stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures and hospital regulations
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records, compliance documentation, and reports
- Supporting team development, training, and operational best practices
Qualifications
- Mechanically apprenticeship trained or equivalent qualification
- Proven experience within a mechanical engineering or facilities maintenance role
- Background working within hospitals, healthcare, or critical environments
- Strong knowledge of heating, cooling, and mechanical plant systems
- Experience with steam systems and/or BMS systems is advantageous
- Previous experience leading or supervising engineering teams
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high-compliance environment
Benefits
- £50,000 annual salary
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Standard day shifts
- Permanent, secure position
- Opportunity to work within a large hospital environment
- Leadership responsibility with career progression opportunities
- Exposure to complex and critical building systems
- Long-term stability within a reputable organisation
Lead Engineer - Central London employer: RG Setsquare
RG Setsquare is an excellent employer that values its employees by providing competitive pay rates and the opportunity for permanent positions with increased earnings. The work culture promotes safety and high standards, while also offering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth, especially in the vibrant community of Northampton. With the provision of a company van and a focus on teamwork, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
