Engineering Supervisor
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Location: London, SE9
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Annual Leave: 26 days plus public holidays
The Opportunity
A leading FM service provider is looking for an experienced Engineering Supervisor to join its Technical Services team at a major residential and education campus in South East London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&E professional who enjoys combining hands-on engineering expertise with team leadership, compliance and operational management.
You will lead the on-site residential M&E engineering team, overseeing day-to-day maintenance activities and ensuring that planned and reactive works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Working closely with the Engineering Lead, Facilities Manager, Helpdesk and wider facilities team, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, compliance and performance of the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, supervise and support a team of on-site engineers, including performance management, training and development.
* Oversee the delivery of planned preventative and reactive maintenance across M&E and building-fabric systems.
* Coordinate daily engineering activities with the Helpdesk to ensure service requests are responded to within agreed timescales.
* Ensure all engineering activities comply with Health & Safety legislation, company policies and site procedures.
* Maintain robust Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work arrangements.
* Carry out regular audits and inspections to maintain high standards of quality, compliance and documentation.
* Manage subcontractors and specialist suppliers, including scheduling, site coordination, quality assurance and safety checks.
* Provide technical support and guidance to the engineering team.
* Assist with identifying maintenance issues, improving asset reliability and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
* Work collaboratively with the Facilities Manager and Engineering Lead to ensure the effective operation of the site.
About You
We are looking for an experienced building services professional with a strong practical engineering background and proven supervisory experience.
You should have:
* HND, NVQ or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering/building services discipline.
* Extensive practical experience within building services, M&E or plant engineering.
* A recognised technical qualification in an electrical, mechanical or related discipline.
* Previous experience supervising or managing a team of engineers.
* Previous experience acting as an Authorised Person (AP) in one or more relevant disciplines, such as:
* LV electrical systems
* Mechanical Services
* Confined Spaces
* Boiler and Pressure Systems
* Other relevant AP disciplines
* Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, compliance and engineering operational procedures.
* Experience managing contractors and specialist suppliers.
* Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
* The ability to work effectively in a busy, customer-focused FM environment.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
The following would be advantageous:
* 18th Edition – Requirements for Electrical Installations
* Level 3 Initial Verification and Certification
* IOSH Managing Safely
* ILM or equivalent management qualification/membership
* Emergency First Aid qualification
* Experience working within listed, heritage or World Heritage environments.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Engineering Supervisor, M&E Supervisor, Engineering Manager or Senior Engineer with strong technical knowledge and previous Authorised Person experience, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today to join a leading FM service provider and take the next step in your engineering career
Location: London, SE9
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Annual Leave: 26 days plus public holidays
The Opportunity
A leading FM service provider is looking for an experienced Engineering Supervisor to join its Technical Services team at a major residential and education campus in South East London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&E professional who enjoys combining hands-on engineering expertise with team leadership, compliance and operational management.
You will lead the on-site residential M&E engineering team, overseeing day-to-day maintenance activities and ensuring that planned and reactive works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Working closely with the Engineering Lead, Facilities Manager, Helpdesk and wider facilities team, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, compliance and performance of the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, supervise and support a team of on-site engineers, including performance management, training and development.
* Oversee the delivery of planned preventative and reactive maintenance across M&E and building-fabric systems.
* Coordinate daily engineering activities with the Helpdesk to ensure service requests are responded to within agreed timescales.
* Ensure all engineering activities comply with Health & Safety legislation, company policies and site procedures.
* Maintain robust Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work arrangements.
* Carry out regular audits and inspections to maintain high standards of quality, compliance and documentation.
* Manage subcontractors and specialist suppliers, including scheduling, site coordination, quality assurance and safety checks.
* Provide technical support and guidance to the engineering team.
* Assist with identifying maintenance issues, improving asset reliability and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
* Work collaboratively with the Facilities Manager and Engineering Lead to ensure the effective operation of the site.
About You
We are looking for an experienced building services professional with a strong practical engineering background and proven supervisory experience.
You should have:
* HND, NVQ or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering/building services discipline.
* Extensive practical experience within building services, M&E or plant engineering.
* A recognised technical qualification in an electrical, mechanical or related discipline.
* Previous experience supervising or managing a team of engineers.
* Previous experience acting as an Authorised Person (AP) in one or more relevant disciplines, such as:
* LV electrical systems
* Mechanical Services
* Confined Spaces
* Boiler and Pressure Systems
* Other relevant AP disciplines
* Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, compliance and engineering operational procedures.
* Experience managing contractors and specialist suppliers.
* Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
* The ability to work effectively in a busy, customer-focused FM environment.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
The following would be advantageous:
* 18th Edition – Requirements for Electrical Installations
* Level 3 Initial Verification and Certification
* IOSH Managing Safely
* ILM or equivalent management qualification/membership
* Emergency First Aid qualification
* Experience working within listed, heritage or World Heritage environments.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Engineering Supervisor, M&E Supervisor, Engineering Manager or Senior Engineer with strong technical knowledge and previous Authorised Person experience, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today to join a leading FM service provider and take the next step in your engineering career