Chief Engineer (Private Residences) in London, Greater London

Chief Engineer (Private Residences)

£80,000 - £90,000 + Hybrid + 35 days holiday + Travel expensed + Pension + Benefits

Notting Hill, London (Occasional travel to Oxfordshire)

Are you a Chief Engineer / Facilities Manager or similar with a Hands-on Engineering background Looking to take full ownership of all FM and maintenance work on a small portfolio of properties for a renowned Ultra High Net Worth Client?

A rare and exciting opportunity to take full Maintenance and Technical ownership of a Small Private Property portfolio in London and Oxfordshire. This will involve practical problem-solving with contractor management and planned maintenance, with approximately 75% of the workload relating to the principal Notting Hill residence.

Working closely with the principal's PA and established specialist contractors, you will keep the properties maintained, coordinate repairs and ensure work is completed with care, discretion and minimal disruption.

This is an active role involving regular property visits and some working from Home. Working arrangements will reflect maintenance requirements, contractor schedules and projects.

The person

• An engineering, mechanical, electrical or building services background, with strong practical fault-finding ability.
• Experience managing maintenance and contractors within private households, luxury hospitality, high-end residential properties or similarly sensitive environments.
• Previous experience producing household operating manuals.
• Familiarity with plant rooms and residential building services, with an understanding of how specialist controls and building systems interact.
• Comfortable remaining hands-on while taking responsibility for planning, documentation and follow-through.
• Discreet, organised and confident working independently around occupied properties.

• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance, annual servicing and reactive repairs across the portfolio.
• Investigate technical faults and carry out appropriate practical repairs within your competence, bringing in specialist contractors where required.
• Manage approved contractors, including quotations, scheduling, access arrangements and checking completed work.
• Take over maintenance coordination from the existing external property management provider.
• Create and update household operating manuals, including equipment information, maintenance schedules, contractor directories and emergency procedures.
• Maintain contractor documentation, insurance records and confidentiality requirements.
• Oversee property repairs and smaller projects, liaising with contractors and building management.
• Work closely with the PA to prioritise tasks and maintain clear communication.

Working pattern

The role is predominantly Monday to Friday, with flexibility around contractor attendance and property requirements. Occasional emergency contact outside normal hours may be required.

Apply through Roundhouse Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Keywords: Facilities Manager, Technical Estate Manager, Engineering Manager, Chief Engineer, Building Services, Private Household, UHNW, Luxury Residential, Planned Maintenance, Contractor Management.

Roundhouse Recruitment acts as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy.