At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical services, ensuring efficient operation of HVAC systems and managing maintenance activities.
- Company: Join NBCUniversal's Technical Services team at their prestigious Central London headquarters.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £54,000 salary, 6% annual bonus, and increased holiday allowance with service.
- Other info: Role includes managing contractors and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Why this job: Be part of a high-profile client environment and develop leadership skills in mechanical engineering.
- Qualifications: Must have a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 54000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead to join our Technical Services team at NBCUniversal's prestigious Central London headquarters. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will act as the site lead for mechanical building services, ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient operation of critical HVAC and mechanical systems across the estate.
What You’ll Do
- Leading the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical building services systems.
- Managing the day‑to‑day performance of HVAC plant including AHUs, FCUs, chilled water systems, LTHW systems, pumps, pressurisation units and associated controls.
- Diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical faults while acting as a technical escalation point for the engineering team.
- Leading mechanical statutory inspections and compliance activities, including water hygiene and Legionella monitoring.
- Supervising contractors and ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with permits, RAMS and safe systems of work.
- Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors.
What You’ll Bring
- Recognised mechanical trade qualification - City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, HVAC or Refrigeration, or proven equivalent experience.
- Proven hands‑on experience maintaining commercial HVAC plant, including cassette FCUs, AHUs, chilled water systems, LTHW systems, pumps and pressurisation systems.
- F‑Gas Category I certification.
- Experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineers within a commercial maintenance environment.
- Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills across mechanical building services systems.
- Experience working within facilities management, building services or commercial property maintenance.
- Good understanding of statutory compliance requirements, SFG20 maintenance standards and health & safety legislation.
- Experience working with permit‑to‑work systems, isolations and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.
- Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job, it's an opportunity to be part of something greater. In this role you'll benefit from:
- Working within a prestigious, high‑profile client environment.
- Leading mechanical engineering delivery on a flagship contract.
- Opportunities to develop leadership and technical expertise.
- Access to industry‑leading training and development programmes.
- A collaborative culture focused on safety, innovation and continuous improvement.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the performance and reliability of a world‑class workplace.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and join Sodexo in delivering exceptional service and engineering excellence at NBCUniversal.
Mechanical Lead employer: Sodexo
Sodexo offers industry-leading training and development programmes, alongside a collaborative culture focused on safety and innovation. Located in Central London, this role provides the chance to impact a world-class workplace significantly. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional service at NBCUniversal.
