Engineering Services Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector seeks an Engineering Services Manager for their Chelmsford office. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, managing a skilled team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in managerial roles within multi-disciplinary services, alongside technical qualifications in engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a multi-discipline managerial role.
• Valid IOSH Managing Safely qualification is required.
• Experience managing assets like plumbing and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee M&E system operations and manage a team of technicians.
• Supervise the service desk and coordinate small repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of work and ensure statutory compliance.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Knowledge of M&E services

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND/Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Building Management Systems

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Engineering Services Manager, Chelmsford

Client: Maxwell Stephens Recruitment

Location: Chelmsford

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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 and coordinate small repairs.
• As an effective communicator, you'll build positive relationships with occupiers and manage direct reports in line with company policies.
• Ensure staff are 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 per site and company procedures.
• Hold a valid IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Possess a mechanical bias with good knowledge of M&E services.
• Demonstrate team management skills and the ability to handle challenging situations.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a multi-discipline hard and soft services managerial role.
• Good knowledge of assets such as plumbing, HVAC systems, controls, refrigeration, electrical/mechanical systems, and experience managing cooling towers.
• Experience with Building Management Systems.
• HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience in recruiting, managing, and appraising staff.
• Experience in coordinating training and drills.
• Ability to develop and implement processes, procedures, and business continuity plans.

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