Engineering Lead
| Posting date: | 23 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2026 |
| Location: | EC2R 8DN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 156392 |
Summary
Engineering Lead
Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: London, EC2R 8DN
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an Engineering Lead to lead and manage maintenance operations across client sites, ensuring all work is carried out safely, effectively, and in line with regulations.
The role is focused on creating safe, compliant, and efficient workplaces while supporting improvements in client satisfaction and overall business performance.
Job Description
We are looking for a hands-on engineering professional who can balance technical delivery with leadership responsibilities.
This role involves managing the on-site engineering team and contractors, while also contributing to maintenance activities and helping to shape processes and working practices.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) across client sites.
Deliver reactive maintenance tasks as required.
Undertake electrical works in line with relevant standards.
Oversee engineering compliance across the wider contract.
Audit engineering delivery and ensure adherence to compliance standards.
Manage contractors, including RAMS checks and subcontractor coordination.
Supervise and support the on-site engineering team, including planning and assigning work.
Manage recruitment, training, performance reviews, and respond to feedback.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Essential:
Fully qualified electrician.
Strong hands-on engineering capability.
Comfortable remaining tools-based while taking on leadership responsibilities.
FM/building services background preferred.
Ideal Candidate:
Senior engineer ready to step into a first supervisory or lead role.
Keen to progress without moving fully into management.
Strong personality with the ability to engage confidently with clients.
Capable of managing one direct report.
Management Experience:
Existing people-management experience preferred but not essential.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology
Location: London, EC2R 8DN
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an Engineering Lead to lead and manage maintenance operations across client sites, ensuring all work is carried out safely, effectively, and in line with regulations.
The role is focused on creating safe, compliant, and efficient workplaces while supporting improvements in client satisfaction and overall business performance.
Job Description
We are looking for a hands-on engineering professional who can balance technical delivery with leadership responsibilities.
This role involves managing the on-site engineering team and contractors, while also contributing to maintenance activities and helping to shape processes and working practices.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) across client sites.
Deliver reactive maintenance tasks as required.
Undertake electrical works in line with relevant standards.
Oversee engineering compliance across the wider contract.
Audit engineering delivery and ensure adherence to compliance standards.
Manage contractors, including RAMS checks and subcontractor coordination.
Supervise and support the on-site engineering team, including planning and assigning work.
Manage recruitment, training, performance reviews, and respond to feedback.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Essential:
Fully qualified electrician.
Strong hands-on engineering capability.
Comfortable remaining tools-based while taking on leadership responsibilities.
FM/building services background preferred.
Ideal Candidate:
Senior engineer ready to step into a first supervisory or lead role.
Keen to progress without moving fully into management.
Strong personality with the ability to engage confidently with clients.
Capable of managing one direct report.
Management Experience:
Existing people-management experience preferred but not essential.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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