Engineering Team Leader

Location: Kensington, London
Salary: £37,000 - £43,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
Hours: 5 days a week, 9:00am - 5:30pm (flexibility required), with a weekend duty management rota

Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join a prestigious luxury residential development in Central London.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a qualified engineer who enjoys carrying out reactive maintenance while overseeing the day-to-day engineering operation. You will lead by example, ensuring the highest standards of service are delivered to residents while managing contractors and supporting the wider building operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day engineering operation.
• Carry out reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs and diagnostics across the building.
• Supervise and coordinate specialist contractors and maintenance works.
• Manage two on-site subcontracted Residence Engineers and M&E contractors.
• Plan, organise and monitor preventative maintenance programmes.
• Ensure all statutory compliance and health & safety requirements are met.
• Maintain excellent communication with residents, contractors and the building management team.
• Support the General Manager with engineering operations and service delivery.
• Participate in the weekend duty management rota with the other Team Leaders.

Requirements

• Proven engineering experience within luxury residential, 5-star hotel or high-end commercial environments.
• HVAC qualification.
• BMS knowledge and experience.
• Plumbing qualification.
• Electrical qualifications are highly desirable.
• Knowledge of swimming pool plant would be advantageous
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Comfortable remaining hands-on while leading the engineering function.

Salary & Benefits

• £37,000 - £43,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
• 5.6 weeks' annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays).