Engineering Services Manager

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization as an Engineering Services Manager focused on leading a skilled team in the M&E sector. This role includes planning and supervising maintenance operations while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental practices. Ideal for candidates with strong management skills and technical knowledge of M&E services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a managerial role in hard and soft services.
• Valid IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Good knowledge of M&E services, plumbing, HVAC, electrical/mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technicians for M&E operations.
• Supervise the service desk and coordinate repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and training standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Management

Education

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

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 organization. The Engineering Services Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all aspects of M&E system operations, including 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 an effective communicator, you'll build positive relationships with occupiers and manage and appraise direct reports in line with company policies.
• You will ensure staff are properly trained and regularly drilled on the safe operation of all M&E plant and systems.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and associated costs, ensuring statutory compliance in line with site and company procedures.
• Holds a valid IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Mechanically biased with a good understanding of M&E services.
• A team leader with demonstrable 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 environment in a managerial role.
• Good knowledge of assets such as plumbing, HVAC systems, controls, refrigeration, and electrical/mechanical systems, including 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 talks and best practice drills.
• Ability to develop 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 your commitment to SH&E excellence in your actions and decisions.