Location: Stratford, London
Client: large UK Government Department
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Engineer (Hard Services) to take ownership of the engineering, maintenance, and statutory compliance operations at a large, high-profile government site in Stratford.
This is a pivotal role where compliance and technical excellence are critical. You will lead a team of engineers and specialist contractors, ensuring all building services operate safely, efficiently, and fully in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
The Building
You will be responsible for a 12‑storey, Grade A, BREEAM "Excellent" rated office building, completed in 2020, offering over 27,000 sq. m of modern office accommodation. The site features flexible floorplates, a central glazed atrium, high‑performance façade systems, a double‑height reception, and a landscaped roof garden overlooking the Olympic Park. This is a technically advanced, sustainability‑led environment with a strong focus on compliance and performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage all hard services engineering across electrical, mechanical, and building services systems.
* Take full responsibility for statutory compliance, ensuring all legal, safety, and regulatory obligations are met at all times.
* Plan, manage, and deliver a comprehensive PPM programme, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule.
* Oversee and coordinate reactive maintenance, responding promptly to technical issues to minimise disruption.
* Maintain accurate and auditable compliance documentation, including permits, certifications, and statutory records.
* Prepare and review technical reports, maintenance schedules, and performance data.
* Attend and contribute to client and stakeholder meetings, providing clear updates on building performance, risk, and compliance status.
* Promote a strong health & safety culture across the site and engineering team.
Essential Experience & Knowledge
* Extensive experience within Building Services / Hard FM environments.
* Strong technical background in an engineering discipline (electrical or mechanical preferred).
* Demonstrable experience managing statutory compliance within large commercial or public-sector buildings.
* Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation, safe systems of work, and risk management.
* Proven experience managing PPM schedules and reactive maintenance workflows.
* Confident leader with experience managing engineers and external contractors.
If you are an experienced Lead Engineer (Hard Services) with a strong compliance mindset and a passion for delivering high standards in a critical public-sector environment, we would like to hear from you.
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year