Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer We are currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis in the Fulham area, supporting a high-profile commercial site. This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of our well-established and highly respected clients, delivering engineering excellence within a premium commercial environment. The Lead Mechanical Engineer is responsible for overseeing all mechanical engineering operations across site, ensuring the effective delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services. Key Responsibilities * Lead Mechanical Engineering team delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance. * Oversee maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, heating systems, cooling systems and associated mechanical plant. * Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical faults across critical infrastructure. * Manage steam systems, Building Management Systems (BMS) and plumbing systems (desirable). * Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, statutory regulations and company compliance standards. * Manage engineering contractors, service providers and maintenance contracts. * Drive asset reliability, plant performance and continuous improvement initiatives. * Produce maintenance reports, KPIs and performance metrics for senior management. * Support lifecycle planning and capital replacement programmes. Essential Experience * Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer / Lead Engineer. * Strong background in PPM (planned preventative maintenance) and reactive maintenance. * Experience working within large-scale facilities, corporate environments, healthcare, manufacturing or industrial sites. * Hands-on experience with HVAC, heating, cooling, steam systems and BMS. * Demonstrable team leadership and performance management experience. * Contractor management and compliance oversight. Qualifications * Mechanical apprenticeship trained or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or similar) * IOSH / NEBOSH (desirable). * Additional HVAC or mechanical certifications advantageous. Company Benefits * Private GP access * 6% Company Pension Plan * 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays * Unlimited training and upskilling budget * Perkbox rewards package * Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes * Overtime paid at 1.5x * Sunday overtime paid at 2x If you’re a strong mechanical professional with leadership experience looking for stability, responsibility and long-term progression, we want to hear from you. Please get in touch with Leah on (phone number removed) or simply apply below