Engineering Manager

Demob Job Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£60,000 salary

Annual managerial bonus up to 20%

39 hour working week

25 days holiday

Employer pension contribution 6% with

Life insurance

Meals provided on duty

On-site gym

Employee assistance programme

Discounted hotel and health spa stays

Job summary

Demob Job Ltd is recruiting for an established hotel in St John's Wood, London, to appoint an Engineering Manager who will lead the maintenance team and oversee the upkeep of the hotel's facilities. You will lead a small team, provide technical guidance on more complex repairs and coordinate specialist contractors to keep the hotel running smoothly.

My client is particularly interested in candidates from an Armed Forces engineering background, including Royal Navy Marine Engineers, with

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or a relevant technical qualification.
• Maintenance and fault-finding experience across building services or related environments.
• Experience managing a team and setting standards.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks and coordinate contractors.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and attend site during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the maintenance team, allocating work and ensuring tasks are completed to a good standard.
• Oversee planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the hotel.
• Take a practical approach to fault finding, supporting the team with more complex maintenance issues and repairs.
• Arrange and oversee specialist contractors, following up on outstanding work and checking completed work.
• Manage the maintenance budget, purchasing and stock requirements.
• Support refurbishment and equipment replacement projects, working with the General Manager and external contractors.
• Work alongside the Health and Safety Manager to maintain safe working practices, compliance and accurate maintenance records.
• Manage staff rotas, appraisals and day to day team performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or technical qualification

Job description

I am recruiting for my client, an established hotel in St John's Wood, London, who is looking for a Engineering Manager to lead their maintenance team and oversee the upkeep of the hotel's facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical engineer who enjoys solving problems, leading people and taking ownership. You will lead a small team, provide technical guidance on more complex repairs and coordinate specialist contractors to keep the hotel running smoothly.

My client is particularly interested in candidates from an Armed Forces engineering background, including Royal Navy Marine Engineers, with transferable maintenance and team management experience.

Engineering Manager Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the maintenance team, allocating work and ensuring tasks are completed to a good standard.
• Oversee planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the hotel.
• Take a practical approach to fault finding, supporting the team with more complex maintenance issues and repairs.
• Arrange and oversee specialist contractors, following up on outstanding work and checking completed work.
• Manage the maintenance budget, purchasing and stock requirements.
• Support refurbishment and equipment replacement projects, working with the General Manager and external contractors.
• Work alongside the Health and Safety Manager to maintain safe working practices, compliance and accurate maintenance records.
• Manage staff rotas, appraisals and day to day team performance.

Engineering Manager Requirements

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification in an electrical, mechanical, plumbing or related discipline.
• Practical maintenance and fault finding experience across building services, facilities, marine engineering or a comparable environment.
• Previous experience managing a team, with the confidence to set standards, manage performance and follow work through to completion.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise maintenance tasks and coordinate contractors.
• Flexibility to support occasional weekend work and attend site in the event of a significant emergency.

Engineering Manager Benefits

• £60,000 annual salary.
• Annual managerial bonus of up to 20%, subject to hotel and departmental performance.
• 39 hour working week - Monday to Friday with some occasional weekend working.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Employer pension contribution of 6%, with a 3% employee contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Meals provided while on duty.
• Access to an on site gym.
• Employee assistance programme. Discounted hotel and health spa stays across the wider group, including friends and family rates