Engineering Manager

Ocs Uk & Ireland; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Contract Manager in Westminster to ensure top-notch engineering delivery. You will lead the engineering team and manage all operational aspects of electrical and mechanical services at a prestigious venue. Ideal candidates will have HNC-level qualifications in engineering, extensive experience in the M&E industry, and strong leadership skills. This is a permanent full-time role, offering an opportunity to manage an expert team with impactful results.

Qualifications

• HNC level in Electrical/Mechanical or Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven track record in the M&E industry.
• Experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the account engineering team for best-in-class service delivery.
• Ensure team operates under OCS permit procedure.
• Manage budgets within the engineering workstream.
• Audit for compliance assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical and Electrical Knowledge

Strong Communication Skills

Lean 6 Sigma

Agile Methodologies

Education

HNC in Electrical/Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be f or our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

To provide one of our key contracts within an iconic location in Carnaby / Soho, with a best-in-class engineering delivery through the creation of an expert team and the development of robust systems and processes. Responsible for the contract management of the staff, operation and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical plants/services, project works and plant performance. You will be working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00, on a permanent full‑time basis, 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the account engineering team and all associated subcontracted elements, including training staff in new methodologies and ways of working to ensure best-in-class service delivery at this world‑class event venue.
• Ensure the team operates under the OCS permit procedure and approval, understanding risk and filling any competency gaps within the site standards.
• Ensure optimum staffing structures operate across contracts, balancing cost reduction with the delivery of service excellence.
• Responsible for the technical development of all staff, including appraisals and objective reviews.
• Manage budgets within the engineering workstream.
• Audit to provide assurance of compliance.

Qualifications

• HNC level in Electrical/Mechanical or Building Services Engineering or recognised equivalent; possess experience of delivering project and CAPEX works.
• A proven track record of delivery within the M&E industry.
• Experience within a similar role.
• Leadership experience combined with good mechanical and electrical technical knowledge.
• Lean 6 Sigma and Agile experience to challenge ways of working and optimise value‑adding activity within the team (Desirable).
• Extensive operational leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills; ability to lead, motivate and direct a team of technicians/operatives.
• Inspirational people leader with experience of managing large teams.