Shift Engineer - Luxury London Apartments
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Full Time/Permanent
Facilities Management (main)
£40,000 to £49,999
£47500 per annum, Benefits: £47,500 + Career Progression + Training + Benefits
London West
Knightsbridge
JO-2208-251837
01-04-2026 05:22 PM
2026-05-01
Shift Engineer – Luxury Residential Apartments (Building Services / Facilities)
📍 London 🕒 Shift Pattern (Days & Nights) Full-Time | Permanent 💰 £47,500 + Benefits + Training + Career Development
Overview An exciting opportunity for an experienced Shift Engineer / Facilities Engineer / Building Services Engineer to join a prestigious luxury residential development in London.
This role offers the chance to work within an ultra-high-end, 5-star environment, maintaining state-of-the-art building systems while delivering an exceptional service to residents.
Ideal for engineers with strong experience in M&E maintenance, fault finding, and high-end environments, this position combines technical challenge, stability, and excellent benefits.
The Role As a Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of all building services systems across a luxury residential site.
You will work across:
Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Plant Operations
📍 London 🕒 Shift Pattern (Days & Nights) Full-Time | Permanent 💰 £47,500 + Benefits + Training + Career Development
Overview An exciting opportunity for an experienced Shift Engineer / Facilities Engineer / Building Services Engineer to join a prestigious luxury residential development in London.
This role offers the chance to work within an ultra-high-end, 5-star environment, maintaining state-of-the-art building systems while delivering an exceptional service to residents.
Ideal for engineers with strong experience in M&E maintenance, fault finding, and high-end environments, this position combines technical challenge, stability, and excellent benefits.
The Role As a Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and reliability of all building services systems across a luxury residential site.
You will work across:
- Electrical distribution systems
- Boilers, pumps, and pipework
- Chillers and HVAC systems (AHUs, FCUs, ventilation)
- BMS (Building Management Systems)
- General M&E and building infrastructure
Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Plant Operations
- Maintain and operate mechanical and electrical plant safely and efficiently
- Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance across all building systems
- Diagnose faults and complete repairs across HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and site procedures
- Maintain accurate records within building logbooks and CAFM systems
- Support audits and ensure all certification is up to date
- Monitor and respond to BMS alarms and system faults
- Adjust system settings and schedules to optimise performance
- Deliver a high level of customer service to residents and stakeholders
- Respond promptly to helpdesk requests (via Building Link / CAFM systems)
- Provide clear updates on work progress and completion
- Respond to incidents and alarms in line with site procedures
- Support fire alarm, sprinkler, and emergency systems operation
- Liaise with emergency services where required
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a building services or facilities engineering role
- Electrical or Mechanical qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of M&E systems and plant equipment
- Experience with BMS and CAFM systems
- Proven fault-finding and maintenance experience
- Experience in luxury residential / 5-star / high-end environments
- Strong customer-facing experience
- Multi-skilled across electrical and mechanical disciplines
- High level of attention to detail and professionalism
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Proactive, reliable, and well-presented
- Ability to work effectively in a shift-based team
- Committed to high standards and service excellence
- 💰 £47,500 salary + share of resident gratuity fund
- 🏖️ 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days with service
- 🛡️ Life insurance & enhanced pension
- 🎓 Ongoing training and development programmes
- 🎁 Employee recognition and reward schemes
- 🚆 Season ticket loans & additional benefits
- 👔 Uniform provided + dry cleaning services
- 🎉 Social events and a supportive team culture
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