Lead Engineer

Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

We are currently looking for a Lead Engineer, based at The M Building, central London, overseeing maintenance activities, managing reactive responses, and carrying out fault diagnosis and analysis across building operations.

You will be working in the Building Services Operating Unit, in the Commercial Property Maintenance (CPM) department, delivering nationwide facilities management, including M&E support, cleaning, catering, and grounds maintenance, using technology for efficient planned and reactive services.

As the Lead Engineer, you will:

• Maintain and service the site’s electrical infrastructure on a day-to-day basis, including diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and fault analysis within agreed service level agreements.
• Inspect, test, adjust, and maintain electrical plant and systems in line with contract requirements and engineering best practice.
• Apply Safe Systems of Work consistently, effectively in all tasks carried out under the contract, and assist with subcontractor inductions and help ensure all personnel are deployed safely on site.
• Respond to reactive works and complete additional tasks as required, in line with engineering standards, HASAWA legislation, and Skanska’s Our Way of Working.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health and safety, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, company policies, and Skanska’s Injury-Free Environment (IFE).

We are looking for:

• Technically qualified in either a mechanical or electrical discipline, with strong Building Services Engineering experience.
• Good understanding of statutory compliance requirements, particularly relating to HVAC and water treatment.
• IOSH Working Safely qualification, or equivalent Health & Safety certification.
• Proven customer-facing experience, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively, with strong time management and organisational ability.
• Adaptable, logical, and evidence-driven, with a sound understanding of relevant legislation and compliance requirements.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family 
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance 
• Professional development 
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave) 

Inclusion and Diversity 

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working 

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore. 

Reasonable adjustments 

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

Closing date 

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.