Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
01/10/2025
Closing date
29/10/2025
M&E Shift Engineering Leader – Canary Wharf – £53,000
Location: Canary Wharf
Salary: £53,000 + Ample Overtime Opportunities
Hours: 12-hour shifts – 4 days on, 6 off, 4 nights on, 4 off, 3 nights on, 3 days on, 4 off
This is a rare opportunity to join a leading Facilities Management company as an Engineering Shift Leader, overseeing building maintenance within a critical environment in Canary Wharf.
PRS Recruitment are seeking an experienced M&E Engineering Supervisor to coordinate planned maintenance schedules, oversee building control systems, and lead a team of maintenance engineers responsible for landlord services in a large commercial property.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience in a critical environment, understanding the operational demands and standards required.
- Strong technical background in commercial building services with a track record of delivering high standards.
- Leadership experience with the ability to manage engineers and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise a team of 2 engineers and oversee subcontractor activities.
- Organise and manage all planned and reactive maintenance.
- Lead a multi-skilled team (electrical and mechanical disciplines).
- Ensure health & safety compliance and accurate completion of all paperwork.
- Maintain plant room cleanliness and operational efficiency.
- Deliver reactive maintenance in line with contractual obligations.
- Oversee minor improvement projects.
- Attend client meetings and liaise with stakeholders.
- Manage external contractors.
Requirements:
- City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 Electrical Installation (or recognised equivalent).
- Broad M&E knowledge within commercial buildings.
- HV certification (in date or recently expired – desirable but not essential).
- Experience in a supervisory role within a critical environment.
- 17th or 18th Edition IEE Registration (or equivalent).
- Approved apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Building Services.
- Health & Safety training.
- Willingness to learn and progress within the role.