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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Lead (Life Cycle Works) - London - **Company:** Engie - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Centers, Performance Monitor - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.engie.com/talentcommunity/apply/68701/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * BSc/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline/BEng General Building Services or have sufficient equivalent experience * MCIBSE/MIEE or HND/HNC + appropriate experience or equivalent * Chartered Eng status or working towards * 5+ years of experience of managing asset and life cycle works in a live critical environment * Knowledge of maintenance and facilities management protocols * Experience of specification design and project management for asset replacement and data centre projects in operational environments * Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders - clients, vendors, contractors * Knowledge of documentation production, procedures, requirements * Experience of having managed projects abroad (desirable) * Understanding of relevant British, European and ISO standards * Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation * Appreciation & working knowledge of contract and business law * Knowledge of MS office applications word, excel etc * Flexible and self-motivational approach to work * Good understanding of BS and EU standards/ UK regulations/codes * Experience and understanding of invoicing and credit control * Ability to prioritise own workload * Ability to manage and build a team * Ability to work to deadlines * Presentation skills * Leadership & mentoring skills * Chairing/facilitation of meeting skill * Background in consulting, operations or maintenance preferred. * Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy, operations or maintenance company. * Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines of the Group ## Description * Takes Team Management and leadership role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services. Assists the Directors with Business strategy and management. * Carries out cost and profit diagnosis on projects including feasibility studies and preparation of project fee proposals * Working closely with clients and project team to establish project requirements * Reviews status advised by project personnel and external parties and modifies schedules or plans as required. Prepares project reports for Management, Client or others. * Develops and specifies applications of controls, instruments, and operating systems for all building engineering services purposes * Surveys, tests and reports on existing electrical/mechanical installations * Fiscal and commercial management of projects to ensure they return the target margin * Leadership and hands on delivery of monitoring of construction and installation on projects * Liaising with existing clients to establish long term relationships and future upcoming projects * Liaising with future client prospects and general business development. * Specifies activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing confirm to functional specifications and customer requirements * Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and contractors teams * Carries out engineering calculations to ensure drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards * Hands on involvement in local office management in conjunction with other members of the senior management team * Support clients in tender and procurement of MEP contractors and MEP equipment. * Leads on the coordination of engineering services, together with hands on delivery of concept and details designs * Ensures risk and performance monitoring analysis takes place through effective systems of internal control and delegation * Mentoring and development of younger members of the engineering team * Surveys and due diligence reports of existing data centres * Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions * Support the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the RED Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective. * Ensure project documentation is produced * Manage the project set up for the purposes of managing the full project life cycle process * Carry out Kick Off meeting for all new projects with the client, design team, contractors and vendors * Ensure project progress reports for Management, Client or others are produced and issued. * Liaise with Consultant and Contractors in a proactive manner to close out any project related issues arising * Ensure all project completion documentation and reports are produced as required * Support the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the RED Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective. * Manage and mentor other team members * Actively engage with the different RED departments to increase awareness and develop working interfaces * Work in coordination with the project teams to develop and improve processes and procedures * Actively engage in business development both internally and externally ## Related Videos - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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