Engineering Manager

Andersen James Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to oversee all hard services, compliance, and capital project delivery within a complex commercial environment. This hands-on role involves leading a technical team, ensuring compliance, and managing significant capital projects. Candidates should have strong contractor management skills and a relevant health and safety qualification. If you're ready for greater responsibility and visibility, please apply or contact us through the provided email.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property or mixed-use estates.
• Background in hospitality environments or high-traffic public buildings.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all M&E service delivery and contractor performance.
• Ensure full statutory compliance and audit readiness.
• Oversee capital projects from £500k to multi-million-pound schemes.
• Manage occupier fit-outs and provide technical sign-off.
• Develop and manage lifecycle planning and departmental budgets.
• Act as Duty Manager on a rota basis.

Skills

Contractor management

KPI management

Technical leadership

Education

NEBOSH or similar health & safety qualification

Job description

Are you currently leading hard services within a complex, customer-facing environment and ready for your next challenge? We are seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to take ownership of all hard services, compliance and capital project delivery within a large, high-profile, live commercial asset.

This is not a desk-based facilities role. It requires visible, hands‑on technical leadership within a multi‑plant environment operating under constant operational demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all M&E service delivery and contractor performance
• Ensure full statutory compliance and audit readiness
• Oversee capital projects ranging from £500k to multi-million-pound schemes
• Manage occupier fit‑outs and provide technical sign‑off
• Develop and manage lifecycle planning and departmental budgets
• Lead and support the on‑site technical teamAct as Duty Manager on a rota basis

You will act as the technical authority on site - confident, decisive and commercially aware.

About You

This role would suit candidates currently operating within:

• Commercial property or mixed‑use estates
• Hospitality environments
• Airports, healthcare or other high‑footfall public buildings

You will bring:

• NEBOSH or similar health & safety qualification
• Strong contractor and KPI management experience
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders

Technical competence is essential, but so is attitude, ownership and the ability to integrate into a high‑performing senior team.

If you are managing a technically complex building today and are looking to step into a larger, more demanding environment with greater visibility and responsibility, then please apply to this listing or by emailing [e-mail]