Engineering Services Manager

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering industry seeks an Engineering Services Manager to oversee M&E system operations and lead a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing multi-discipline services, possess leadership skills, and a strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a managerial role in a multi-discipline services environment.
• Valid IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Mechanical bias with good understanding of M&E services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise M&E system operations.
• Lead and develop a team of technicians.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and ensure compliance.

Skills

Team Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Safety Management

Education

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

Tools

Building Management Systems

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, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and reactive maintenance.
• You'll also supervise the service desk and coordinate small repairs.
• As an effective communicator, you'll build positive relationships with occupiers and manage and appraise direct reports according to company policy.
• 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.
• Hold a valid IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Possess a mechanical bias with a good understanding of M&E services.
• Demonstrate team management skills, capable of working effectively with people at all levels and handling challenging situations.
• Have at least 5 years of experience in a multi-discipline hard and soft services environment in a managerial role.
• Possess good knowledge of assets such as plumbing, HVAC systems, controls, refrigeration, electrical/mechanical systems, and experience managing cooling towers.
• Have prior experience with Building Management Systems.
• Hold HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience in recruiting, managing, and appraising direct reports.
• Experience coordinating toolbox talks and safety 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 environment policies, demonstrating commitment to SH&E excellence in your actions and decisions.