Engineering Manager - Electrical Bias

Mitie Group plc.; Burridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie is seeking an Engineering Manager - Electrical Bias to lead the FM maintenance team on the prestigious NATS contract, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery of multi-skilled maintenance services within a critical infrastructure environment.

You will oversee HV/LV switching, drive KPI achievement, manage supplier relationships and support senior leadership. The role offers ongoing training, including HV Appointed Person courses, and clear career progression within Mitie.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering management role with a strong electrical bias.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working within a critical or high-availability environment is desirable.
• HV/LV Appointed Person experience advantageous; willingness to complete and pass a recognised High Voltage Appointed Persons Course is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Maintenance Manager and provide overall direction to the FM team delivering planned and reactive maintenance services.
• Oversee compliance activities, records management, audits, and reporting while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Supervise High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) switching operations in accordance with Mitie Safe Systems of Work.
• Ensure all contractual KPIs and service standards are achieved while coordinating specialist contractors and suppliers.
• Provide operational support and cover for the Facilities Management Service Co-ordinator and Engineering Director when required.
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious national infrastructure contract supporting critical operations.
• Ongoing training and development, including High Voltage Appointed Person training and further professional development opportunities.
• Excellent career progression prospects with exposure to senior leadership responsibilities and wider Mitie operations.

Skills

Engineering management

Electrical bias

HV/LV knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for an Engineering Manager - Electrical Bias to lead the FM maintenance team on the prestigious NATS contract, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of multi-skilled maintenance services within a critical infrastructure environment. Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Maintenance Manager and provide overall direction to the FM team delivering planned and reactive maintenance services.


• Oversee compliance activities, records management, audits, and reporting while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.


• Supervise High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) switching operations in accordance with Mitie Safe Systems of Work.


• Ensure all contractual KPIs and service standards are achieved while coordinating specialist contractors and suppliers.


• Provide operational support and cover for the Facilities Management Service Co-ordinator and Engineering Director when required., Opportunity to work on a prestigious national infrastructure contract supporting critical operations.


• Ongoing training and development, including High Voltage Appointed Person training and further professional development opportunities.


• Excellent career progression prospects with exposure to senior leadership responsibilities and wider Mitie operations.
  Applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role:


• Proven experience in an engineering management role with a strong electrical bias.


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.


• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Experience working within a critical or high-availability environment is desirable.


• HV/LV Appointed Person experience is advantageous; willingness to complete and pass a recognised High Voltage Appointed Persons Course is essential.