Engineering Manager

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Witham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee hard services delivery across various buildings. The role involves ensuring compliance, managing teams, and driving operational performance while fostering a positive work environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant technical qualifications and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Virtual GP

Financial wellbeing schemes

Flexible holiday options

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life cover

Pension schemes

Employee recognition programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role in a technical environment.
• Excellent knowledge of building services systems (Controls, LTHW, CHW, HVAC).
• Strong influencing and communication skills for working with management, teams, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of hard services activities at a portfolio of ECC buildings.
• Provide operational support, information, and reports to the RFM.
• Ensure statutory and mandatory compliance across the ECC estate.

Skills

Health & Safety

Building services systems knowledge

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team skills

Education

Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Qualification

Recognized apprenticeship or training scheme

Health & Safety qualification (IOSH / NEBOSH)

Tools

Maximo CAFM system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Job Overview

• Responsible for the delivery of hard services activities at a portfolio of ECC buildings.
• Carry out duties in compliance with Mitie Technical Services Policies and Procedures.
• Drive and promote Mitie's Values and Behaviours.
• Ensure the highest level of results on H&S and service delivery.
• Implement strategic/central initiatives to maximize regional benefits.
• Drive operational performance from teams and contractors.
• Adhere to and improve best practice guidelines.
• Coordinate with management and operational teams to meet contract SLAs.
• Identify commercial and operational opportunities.

Main Duties

• Provide operational support, information, and reports to the RFM.
• Escalate issues early to prevent defects.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Provide cover for other supervisors.
• Create a positive work environment by leading by example, fostering open communication, clarifying goals, recognizing achievements, providing growth opportunities, being empathetic, and managing HR procedures.
• Provide technical support to the team.
• Ensure statutory and mandatory compliance across the ECC estate, completing remedial works within KPIs.
• Utilize reports to maximize efficiency, performance, and productivity.
• Manage PPM and reactive works per contract KPIs.
• Audit 5% of PPM monthly.
• Monitor subcontractor activities to minimize client impact.
• Conduct 'Stop Work Audits' and review RAMS for subcontractor works.
• Proactively manage H&S, ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with legislation and policies.
• Ensure checks on van, tools, PPE, and test equipment are completed and recorded.
• Encourage hazard reporting and ensure team completes monthly TBTs and mandatory training.
• Approve material quotes up to £1k.
• Prepare operational, accident, and incident reports.
• Provide quotes for new work.
• Keep Maximo updated with asset and PPM changes.
• Maintain good relationships internally and externally.
• Attend meetings for capital/lifecycle replacement work.
• Participate in out-of-hours emergency escalation procedures.

What We Are Looking For

• Recognized apprenticeship or training scheme (desired).
• Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Qualification.
• Excellent knowledge of building services systems (Controls, LTHW, CHW, HVAC, L8, UPS, Generators).
• Health & Safety qualification (IOSH / NEBOSH).
• Understanding of Maximo CAFM system.
• Experience in a supervisory role in a technical environment.
• Proficiency in core Microsoft Office skills.
• Self-motivated with initiative and team skills.
• Strong influencing and communication skills for working with management, teams, and clients.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including virtual GP, financial wellbeing schemes, flexible holiday options, high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, pension schemes, employee recognition programs, and career development opportunities.

Our recruitment process is inclusive. If you need reasonable adjustments, please contact Priyanka Deokar at [e-mail].

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