Engineering Services Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Bournemouth seeks an Engineering Services Manager to oversee M&E operations. This role involves managing a skilled team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational effectiveness in a dynamic engineering environment. Candidates should have a strong technical background and proven experience in team management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in managerial role for multi-discipline hard and soft services.
• Experience with Building Management Systems and managing cooling towers.
• Ability to write and implement new processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to manage M&E system operations including planned and reactive maintenance.
• Supervise the service desk function and manage relationships with occupiers.
• Ensure staff training on safe operations and maintain compliance records.

Skills

Team Management

Communication

Technical Understanding of M&E Services

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Job description

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Client:

Maxwell Stephens Recruitment

Location:

bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Looking for a challenging and rewarding leadership role in the engineering industry?

Join our client’s team as an Engineering Services Manager and be part of a dynamic and innovative organisation. The Engineering Services Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all aspects of M&E system operations, both planned and reactive maintenance. You will manage and develop a team of technicians and oversee the service desk function.

• Reporting to Senior Management, you'll lead a team of skilled technicians to manage all aspects of M&E system operations, including planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• You will supervise the service desk function and coordinate small repairs.
• As a great communicator, you'll build positive working relationships with occupiers and manage and appraise direct reports in line with company policies.
• You will ensure staff are trained and regularly drilled on the safe and proper operation of all M&E plant and operating systems.
• Maintain accurate records of works completed and associated costs, and ensure statutory compliance in line with site and company procedures.
• Hold a valid IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Mechanically biased with a good understanding of M&E services.
• Possess demonstrable team management skills, capable of working effectively with people at all levels and handling challenging situations.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a multi-discipline hard and soft services managerial role.
• Good working knowledge of assets such as plumbing, HVAC systems, controls, refrigeration, electrical/mechanical systems, and experience managing cooling towers.
• Prior experience with Building Management Systems.
• HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience in recruiting, managing, and appraising direct reports.
• Experience in coordinating toolbox training and best practice drills.
• Ability to write and implement new processes, procedures, and business continuity plans.

To succeed in this role, you'll embody and support safety, health, and environmental policies, demonstrating commitment to SH&E excellence in your actions and decisions.