About Cambridge Maintenance Services Limited
Cambridge Maintenance Services is a nationwide supplier of mechanical and electrical building services maintenance with over 34 years of experience in delivering its building services maintenance to the corporate, healthcare, education, retail, transport and manufacturing sectors. It also ensures optimum energy efficiency for every property portfolio it manages.
We are experts in delivering compliant, safe and efficient workplaces. Our nationwide building services maintenance solutions span the corporate, healthcare, education, retail, transport and manufacturing sectors. Using advanced technology and data, we provide cutting-edge maintenance services that are trusted by major managing agents and independent clients alike. As a multi-award-winning business, our local teams are dedicated to providing personalised FM services that meet your specific needs.
Lead Foot Mobile Engineer
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Lead Foot Mobile Engineer to join our team, supporting a portfolio of commercial properties across London.
This is a varied, hands-on position combining technical building maintenance expertise with engineering leadership, contractor coordination and client relationship management.
You will be responsible for delivering and overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and remedial works, ensuring that maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual service level agreements (SLAs).
As a Lead Engineer, you will also provide technical guidance and support to other engineers, coordinate specialist contractors and work closely with building management teams to maintain high standards of service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver and oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across multiple commercial sites, ensuring compliance with SFG20 standards and contractual SLAs.
Diagnose faults, carry out repairs and identify remedial works across mechanical, electrical and general building services systems.
Provide technical guidance and support to engineers, helping to coordinate workloads and maintain high standards of service delivery.
Manage and oversee specialist contractors, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
Act as a key point of contact for clients and building management teams, providing updates on maintenance activities and resolving technical issues.
Conduct site inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and statutory requirements.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, job updates and compliance documentation using the CAFM system.
Monitor team performance against contractual KPIs and SLAs, supporting continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Location:
London Area.
Hours of Work:
42.5 hours between Monday - Friday, overtime starting from 47.5 hours.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
Essential
Proven experience in building services maintenance, facilities management or a similar engineering environment.
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and general building maintenance systems.
Demonstrable experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance within commercial properties.
Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to coordinate maintenance activities and provide technical guidance to other engineers.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging with clients and building management teams.
Good understanding of statutory compliance, health and safety procedures and industry maintenance standards.
Experience using CAFM systems and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and travel efficiently between multiple sites.
Relevant technical qualifications in an electrical, mechanical, HVAC or building services discipline.
Competence in ACOP L8 requirements relevant to the role.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
Previous experience in a Lead Engineer, Senior Maintenance Engineer or supervisory position.
Experience managing specialist contractors across multiple commercial properties.
Knowledge of SFG20 maintenance standards and contractual service level agreements.
Experience working within prestigious commercial office buildings, retail environments or mixed-use developments.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
What We Offer
Annual Leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays
Eligible roles benefit from a bonus scheme and car allowance
Enhanced Family-Friendly Benefits
Fertility Treatment Leave
Pension scheme with Scottish Widows
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
Death in Service Cover
Employee Referral Scheme
Employee & Family 360 Wellbeing Support
Employee of the Month Recognition Scheme
Career development and internal mobility across the Mecsia Group
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