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Chief Facilities Engineer

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Chief Facilities Engineer
£60,000 - £63,000 + Private Medical + Bonus Scheme + 22 Days Holiday + Sick Pay + Pension + Ongoing Training
Central London (Easily commutable from: Chelsea, Kensington, Fulham, Hammersmith, Paddington, Notting Hill, Westminster, Victoria, Battersea, Clapham, Shepherd's Bush, Marylebone, Camden, Wimbledon, Putney, Ealing, Richmond).

Are you a hands-on Maintenance or Facilities Manager experienced in managing premium residential or commercial buildings, and ready for your next leadership challenge?

This is an exciting opportunity to take charge of day-to-day operations across multiple high-spec properties in a customer-facing environment, offering autonomy, variety, and long-term stability.

You'll be joining a well-established organisation operating in a high-end, service-led sector. Known for their attention to detail and strong team culture, they are looking for a confident leader who can manage both in-house staff and external contractors.

You'll manage two central London sites, leading a team of 8-12 engineers while overseeing contractors, maintenance schedules, compliance, and training. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role requiring strong communication, technical expertise, and leadership.

The ideal candidate will be someone with strong people management skills, a good understanding of building systems, and experience running operations across multiple sites.

The Role:

  • Oversee and coordinate maintenance and compliance across multiple central London sites
  • Manage teams, contractors, schedules, and training with a focus on quality and safety
  • Work in a customer-facing, fast-paced environment where standards are high

The Person:

  • Background in facilities or maintenance management (ideally multi-site)
  • Strong technical understanding of M&E systems, PPMs, and compliance
  • Excellent communicator with leadership experience in a service-driven setting



Reference Number: BBBH259667
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sagar Sherchan at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.