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Lead Mechanical Engineer

Posted 15 Days Ago
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In-Office
London, Greater London, England, GBR
Junior
In-Office
London, Greater London, England, GBR
Junior
Maintains mechanical building systems through planned preventive maintenance, reactive repairs, breakdown response, fault-finding, and supervision of subcontractors. The role covers HVAC, hot and cold water systems, generators, plant rooms, compliance paperwork, KPIs, permits to work, risk assessments, and safe working practices. It also requires maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues while identifying facility improvements.
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Be part of the Smart Team!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our high-profile contract in St Pauls. This is a Monday to Friday position working 08:00-17:00.

About Us:

At SMART, we help lead organisations across the UK to keep their facilities running safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We deliver a client-focused approach to deliver reliable, planned and reactive maintenance with a strong focus on quality, technical expertise, and customer service.

We’re proud to be an employer that values career progression. We offer structured training and clear progression routes to help you build a rewarding engineering career.

Purpose:

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring all environmental conditions and critical building systems are maintained to the highest standard.

You will carry out PPM, reactive and breakdown work on all mechanical systems, with knowledge of HVAC, hot & cold-water systems and generators, and the ability to fault-find using graphical and alarm data. Basic electrical knowledge is desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that routine PPM is carried out to all mechanical plant in accordance with site task schedules and asset lists

  • Ensure that reactive tasks throughout the building are completed and be proactive in highlighting areas where improvements can be made. These reactive calls to also include concessionary stores and fabric related items

  • Complete and submit all paperwork for reactive and breakdown tasks and ensure compliance with contractual KPI’s/SLA’s

  • Maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, subcontractors and client representatives and ensure professional image of Smart Managed Solutions

  • Ensure that all plant rooms are always locked and are kept clean and tidy

  • Supervise and monitor sub-contractors works whilst they are on site

·         Ensure compliance with Permit to Work, safety procedures, and client requirements; promote safe practices with correct PPE and follow Method Statements and Risk Assessments.

 

Education and Training:

  • Formally trained in a mechanical engineering discipline (e.g. HVAC, Plumbing) to City and Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 2

  • 2 + years’ experience in a similar role

Why SMART?

  • Mandatory leave on your birthday fully paid each year

  • Life-Event Leave

  • Life Assurance

  • 25 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays

  • Three fully paid volunteering days each year

  • Enhanced maternity/ paternity leave

  • Holiday-Buy Scheme

  • Career Progression

  • Workplace Pension

  • Employee Assistance Programme

While technology continues to evolve, it’s our people who set us apart. At SMART, you’ll join a growing company that invests in its team and supports career development.

Apply today and build a career with us.

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