Lead Maintenance Engineer

Your new company
My client are a global investment management firm with 5000+ employees on 3 continents and have corporate office spaces in central London.
Your new role
As Lead Engineer, you will assist with engineering management of mechanical and electrical systems, perform general maintenance and repairs, as well as provide a safe, efficient, and comfortable working environment for staff throughout the Firm's locations. The Lead Engineer will need to be hands-on and work closely with building management, IT and Facilities staff. Key duties will include:

• Perform and or supervise basic facilities maintenance and repairs. Including Critical Facility Systems (i.e., Office HVAC, CRAC, Dry Cooler, UPS, ATS, Emergency Generator)
• Monitor and respond to environmental alarms (not limited to normal business hours)
• Respond to employee requests in a professional and timely manner
• Assist project team in managing the installation and maintenance of the architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and plumbing systems
• Supervise vendors during preventive maintenance and execute corrective measure as required
• Coordinate procedures / testing with landlord staff of any integrated systems
• Plan, coordinate and execute project deliverables
• Take on special projects as needed

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role you will require relevant experience in hands-on maintenance engineering. You will also require:

• Experience in liaising with contractors and supervising them on site
• Completion of accredited refrigeration / electrical training program
• Must have demonstrated customer service and strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task, be hands on and prioritize in fast paced/demanding environment
• Quick learner, detail oriented; demonstrable thoroughness and strong ownership of work
• Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others
• Ability to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment; High sense of urgency
• Strong communication skills

What you'll get in return
When successful in securing this role you will receive a permanent contract with a global investment management firm. You will also receive:

• £50,000 - £55,000 salary
• 25 days leave + bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 10% non-contributory pension
• Private health & dental care

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