Engineering Services Manager

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Engineering Services Manager in Swindon. This role entails managing a team while overseeing M&E systems operations. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills, relevant qualifications, and extensive experience in facilities management and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a managerial role within multi-discipline environments.
• Hold a valid IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Mechanically biased with good understanding of M&E services.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team managing M&E system operations, PPM, and reactive maintenance.
• Supervise the service desk and coordinate small repairs.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed ensuring compliance.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Maintenance management

Education

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

Tools

Building Management Systems

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Engineering Services Manager, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: Maxwell Stephens Recruitment

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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, including 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 managing all aspects of M&E system operations, PPM, and reactive maintenance.
• You will supervise the service desk and coordinate small repairs.
• As a great communicator, you'll build positive relationships with occupants and manage direct reports according to 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 in line with site and company procedures.
• Hold a valid IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Be mechanically biased with good understanding of M&E services.
• Demonstrate team management skills and work effectively with people at all levels, handling challenging situations.
• Have at least 5 years' experience in a managerial role within a multi-discipline hard and soft services environment.
• Possess good knowledge of assets such as plumbing, HVAC systems, controls, refrigeration, electrical/mechanical systems, and experience managing cooling towers.
• Experience with Building Management Systems.
• Hold HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Experience in recruiting, managing, and appraising staff.
• Experience in coordinating toolbox training and best practice drills.
• Ability to develop and implement new processes, procedures, and business continuity plans.

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