Lead M&E Engineer

Lead Engineer – Tower Bridge £52k

Location: Tower Bridge
Salary: £50,000 – £52,000 (with pay review after 6 months, subject to performance)

• 23 days holiday, increasing to 24 days after two years and 25 days after three years, plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual company Christmas party and team-focused working culture.
• Stable, smaller business structure where individual contributions are recognised.

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Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 – 17:00
• No call-out duties

Reports to: Engineering Manager / Facilities Manager
Type: Full-time, Permanent

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About the Role:

We’re looking for a highly capable Lead Engineer to take charge of a prestigious site in Tower Bridge. Sitting between a supervisor and a site manager in seniority, this is a key leadership role overseeing day-to-day M&E operations and leading a small on-site engineering team. You’ll be the first point of contact for our client and expected to take a proactive role in both management and hands-on support when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to step into a leadership role, with a clear path toward full management.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of 3–4 engineers (mechanical, electrical, and fabric disciplines).
• Oversee and ensure the delivery of all M&E building services on site.
• Act as the first point of contact for the end client; maintain a professional and responsive on-site presence.
• Monitor PPM and reactive maintenance tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Support with quoting, planning, and overseeing additional works and minor projects.
• Use tools as needed for urgent or emergency works to avoid service delays.
• Provide technical guidance, supervision, and mentorship to the on-site team.
• Maintain site documentation and reports using Excel, Word, and relevant software tools (including Copilot).
• Operate from the landlord side only (no in-apartment work, HIUs only).

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Requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of M&E building services.
• Experience managing or supervising engineering teams in a commercial or residential setting.
• Competent with Microsoft Excel, Word, and general IT tools (Copilot knowledge a plus).
• Comfortable providing hands-on support when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to quote and manage small to medium works/projects.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused mindset.

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Benefits & Progression:

• Full office and desk provided on-site.
• Immediate salary review after 6 months based on performance.
• Clear pathway for progression into a full Site Manager position