Engineering Lead, Hard FM & Campus Operations

Sodexo; Chatham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Mercer Aspire Pension Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Engineering Lead at University of Greenwich, Medway Campus, Chatham, Kent to own Hard FM operations across campus. You will lead a skilled team of engineers, ensure statutory compliance, and drive service excellence for building services and critical systems.

This role focuses on performance management, compliance, and continuous improvement within a dynamic university environment, offering a clear career path and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Building Services or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services and Hard FM operations.
• Minimum 2 years' experience managing teams within a facilities, engineering, TFM or IFM environment.
• Sound understanding of statutory compliance, health & safety legislation and engineering best practice.
• Experience preparing for and supporting internal and external audits.
• Strong knowledge of safe systems of work, permits to work and risk assessments.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and FM management systems.
• Experience producing performance reports and presenting operational data.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Manage performance, absence, training, development and employee engagement.
• Conduct appraisals, probation reviews and regular team meetings.
• Promote a positive health, safety and service culture.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning activities.
• Oversee the safe operation, maintenance and repair of all mechanical and electrical building services.
• Ensure all statutory inspections, compliance requirements and maintenance programmes are completed on time.
• Maintain accurate records, logbooks and asset information.
• Manage Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work processes.
• Ensure the campus remains audit-ready at all times.
• Drive the completion of all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Monitor contract performance against KPIs and service standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Manage contractors and supplier performance to ensure quality and value.
• Use performance data and reporting tools to enhance service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with university stakeholders, colleagues and contractors.
• Respond proactively to service issues and identify practical solutions.
• Support the delivery of an exceptional workplace and campus experience.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Team Management

Stakeholder Management

Health & Safety

Data Reporting

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

FM management systems

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Engineering Lead at University of Greenwich, Medway Campus, Chatham, Kent to own Hard FM operations across campus. You will lead a skilled team of engineers, ensure statutory compliance, and drive service excellence for building services and critical systems.

This role focuses on performance management, compliance, and continuous improvement within a dynamic university environment, offering a clear career path and strong benefits.