Operational Lead
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £57,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + company benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 December 2025 |
| Location: | City of London, London, E14 4BG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | EQUANS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2025-78902_1763987839 |
Summary
Operational Lead
Job Title: Operational Lead
Location: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 5 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London E14 4BG
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Salary: £57,000 per annum
About the Role
Equans is seeking an experienced Operational Lead to provide all round engineering and technical support across a high profile corporate environment. This role is key to maintaining building infrastructure, ensuring compliance with all relevant building services standards and supporting the Shift Teams, Technical Supervisor and Account Manager. You will help plan engineering works, support moves and changes and ensure a professional approach to quality, safety and operational excellence. Maintaining 100 percent uptime and strong response standards is central to this position.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical and operational support, ensuring safe and efficient building service performance
* Plan and coordinate scheduled maintenance, repairs and engineering activities
* Support shift and day teams, including workplace technicians and fabric teams
* Ensure high standards of response to plant failures and abnormal conditions
* Oversee and coordinate third party contractors, ensuring compliance with site procedures
* Assist in producing method statements, risk assessments and statutory inspection planning
* Maintain awareness of site contingency procedures and support emergency responses
* Complete administrative tasks accurately and promptly, including reporting via AIMS
* Support the Account Manager with cost effective planning and contract delivery
* Lead small works planning, including moves and changes and fabric projects
* Promote strong SHEQ performance and uphold all Equans policies and standards
Required Experience and Skills
* Completed apprenticeship with strong trade qualifications and extensive building services experience
* LV Authorised
* C&G 236 Parts 1 and 2 or mechanical equivalent
* 18th Edition qualification
* Strong understanding of building services systems including BMS, HVAC, water systems, fire systems and electrical equipment
* Ability to diagnose faults and recommend effective solutions
* Strong IT skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Reliable, confident and capable of working independently and leading others
Desirable Experience and Skills
* Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams
* Proven ability to manage contractors and support budgetary control
* Knowledge of safe systems of work, statutory compliance and engineering planning
* Exposure to complex corporate or critical environments
What Equans Offers
Equans provides a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth, technical development and leadership progression. You will be part of a highly skilled team operating within a prestigious corporate setting, with a strong focus on safety, customer service and sustainability.
About Equans
Equans is a global leader in energy and technical services, supporting clients with facilities management, engineering and sustainable solutions. Our teams play a vital role in reducing environmental impact while delivering reliable, high quality services across complex and critical environments.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced engineering professional ready to step into a leadership focused operational role, we encourage you to apply and join the Equans team supporting this landmark Canary Wharf site