Role Overview

As the Lead Engineer at Goswell Road, you will lead and ensure the safe, efficient, and resilient operation of all critical engineering systems. You will be responsible for overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision
  
  • Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure high standards of workmanship.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship.
• Operational Excellence
  
  • Ensure all critical systems (HVAC, electrical, fire suppression, BMS, etc.) are maintained to the highest standards.
  • Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works.
  • Ensure all engineering activities are logged and documented accurately.
• Compliance & Safety
  
  • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety, and company policies.
  • Conduct risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
  • Support audits and inspections, ensuring readiness and documentation.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  
  • Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure service delivery.
  • Support project works and upgrades with minimal disruption to operations.
• Continuous Improvement
  
  • Identify opportunities for energy efficiency and operational improvements.
  • Support training and development initiatives for the engineering team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in supervising engineering teams within critical environments (data centres, hospitals, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of building services systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC).
• Experience with CMMS systems and BMS platforms.
• IOSH/NEBOSH certification (desirable).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Working Conditions

• 42 hours per week, Rota basis, continental shift
• On-call rota participation may be required.
• Occasional weekend or night work depending on operational needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

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We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

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We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Nitika Singh at nitika.singh@mitie.com.

Since 1987, Mitie's 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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