M&E Engineer - London

What you'll be doing:

Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Central London | 40 Hours per Week | £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join our team as the dedicated resident engineer on a flagship Central London contract.

This is a resident role where you'll take ownership of the building's critical engineering systems, ensuring a safe, compliant and exceptional environment for our client and building users. You'll be the first point of contact for all M&E matters, building strong relationships with stakeholders while delivering both planned and reactive maintenance to the highest standards.

If you're a hands-on engineer who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving and taking pride in a building's performance, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical systems across the site.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and repair faults across electrical, HVAC, lighting, power, water and building services systems.
• Monitor plant performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and compliance.
• Escort and manage specialist subcontractors carrying out maintenance and repair activities.
• Maintain all statutory compliance records, maintenance documentation and asset information.
• Build strong working relationships with the client, acting as a trusted technical advisor on site.
• Support the delivery of minor project works, upgrades and installations.
• Ensure all activities are undertaken safely and in accordance with current health & safety legislation.

About You

• Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering through a recognised apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Proven experience working within commercial buildings, facilities management or building services environments.
• Strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• 18th Edition qualification would be advantageous for electrically biased candidates.

Job Reference: com/0209/42115001/52830906/SU #14Forty

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE)

Working conditions

Contract: Full Time