Engineering Manager

TDA Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TDA Group in London is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead day-to-day engineering operations and maintenance, ensuring service delivery and compliance with high standards. You will oversee M&E systems, manage budgeting, and supervise a team of engineers.

The role requires strong technical and people-management skills, with on-call responsibilities and a focus on safety and compliance. Central London location with on-site work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' technical engineering experience in building services.
• SMSTS certification and Black Card required.
• Strong technical, people management, and financial control skills.
• Knowledge of UPS, generators, and switching systems.
• Experience with CMMS, reporting and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned and reactive electrical/mechanical maintenance and repairs.
• Manage site works, reporting, and on-call emergencies on a rota.
• Coordinate compliance with statutory requirements and HSE policies.
• Control project costing and oversee subcontractor works.
• Ensure safe working practices and accurate reporting.

Skills

Electrical discipline

Building services

M&E operations

SMSTS

Black Card

Education

Electrical qualification (BTEC/HND/HNC/ONC/Degree)

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Central London

Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 (On call 1 in 2)

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a high-calibre Engineering Manager to manage day-to-day engineering operations and maintenance, ensuring business continuity, service delivery, and compliance with high standards. This role demands strong technical, man-management, IT, and financial control skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Maintenance Management: Oversee planned and reactive electrical/mechanical maintenance, defect reporting, asset repairs, and ensure timely completion via CMMS. Manage statutory compliance (Fire, Water Hygiene, F-Gas, etc.) and produce engineering reports. Coordinate all site-based engineering works, support client fit-outs, and participate in emergency call-out rota 1 in 3.
• Works & Subcontractor Management: Administer and quote for additional works, manage project costing, and oversee specialist subcontractors. Operate permit-to-work systems and ensure subcontractor compliance, supervision, and reporting.
• Technical Operations: Possess full operational knowledge of site plant/services, including start-up, shutdown, fault finding (electrical, control, HVAC), and isolation procedures. Manage equipment isolation for maintenance and ensure safe working systems. Responsible for managing BMS fault logs and coordinating building shutdowns/system tests.
• Personnel & H&S Management: Promote and ensure engineering staff compliance with company policies, manage absenteeism, and maintain professional conduct. Ensure strict adherence to H&S policies, conduct risk assessments/method statements, deliver toolbox talks, and report incidents.
• Financial Management: Ensure cost-effective purchases, obtain necessary authorisations, and accurately allocate all spending. Manage overtime and engineering resources to maximise profitability.

Key Skills:

• Qualifications: BTEC/HND/HNC/ONC/Degree in an electrical discipline OR Electrical Apprenticeship / City & Guilds (e.g., 236, 2360, 2367, 2330, 2357, Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electro-technical Technology).
• Minimum of 3 years in a technical engineering role within a building services environment ideally.
• SMSTS and Black Card are required.
• Demonstrable experience and competence in managing engineering and M&E operations.
• Understanding of UPS, Generators, and Switching Systems.
• Familiarity with Statutory & HSE compliance.