Engineering Supervisor

Sodexo; Chatham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited access to an online mental健康

Employee Assistance Programme forLegal

24/7 virtual GP service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Mercer Aspire Pension Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Engineering Supervisor at the University of Greenwich Medway Campus to lead the residential M&E engineering team and oversee planned and reactive maintenance across electrical, mechanical and building services systems. The role requires strong leadership, a solid maintenance background, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement within a large university estate.

You will drive performance and coordinate across campus facilities to deliver reliable services for

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience within building services, facilities management or plant engineering environments.
• Formal qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (HND, NVQ or equivalent).
• Strong electrical, mechanical or building services maintenance background.
• Experience supervising or leading engineering teams.
• Knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance within a large, complex environment.
• Excellent health & safety awareness and understanding of safe systems of work.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Computer literate with experience using CAFM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of engineers across the campus.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors and specialist contractors to ensure effective service delivery.
• Act as the key point of contact for engineering activities within student residential buildings.
• Support the safe operation of all M&E systems, plant and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Manage compliance documentation, audits, risk assessments and health & safety requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and quality checking completed works.
• Order materials, manage stock levels and maintain critical spares.
• Support recruitment, inductions, training and development of engineering staff.
• Assist with performance management, appraisals and workforce planning.
• Act as a technical expert, solving problems and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support campus-wide engineering projects and operational requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical/Mechanical knowledge

CAFM systems

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Health & safety

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

HND/NVQ in engineering

Tools

CAFM software

Job description

Join Our Team as anEngineering Supervisor– Make an Impact Every Day

University of Greenwich, Medway Campus, Central Avenue, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TB

40hrs pw 08.00 – 16.30 Monday to Friday

£46,000pa + excellent benefits package

Lead a Skilled Engineering Team. Keep a University Campus Running at Its Best.

Are you an experienced Engineering Supervisor, Senior Engineer, or Technical Team Leader looking for your next challenge?

We're looking for a highly capable Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of engineers delivering first-class hard FM and building services maintenance across the student accommodation and wider campus facilities at the University of Greenwich's Medway Campus.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a diverse estate, lead a talented engineering team, and play a vital role in ensuring thousands of students and staff enjoy a safe, compliant, and well-maintained environment every day. You'll be joining a team responsible for supporting a vibrant university campus, where your work directly impacts the experience of students, staff and visitors every day.

If you're an experienced engineering professional with leadership capability, strong technical knowledge and a passion for delivering exceptional facilities services, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Engineering Supervisor, you'll head up the residential M&E engineering team, overseeing planned and reactive maintenance activities across electrical, mechanical and building services systems.

Working closely with the Engineering Lead and Facilities Management team, you'll be responsible for ensuring maintenance operations are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of compliance and customer service.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll combine your technical expertise with your people management skills to drive performance, safety and continuous improvement.

• Leading and supervising a team of engineers across the campus
• Managing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities
• Coordinating engineers, subcontractors and specialist contractors to ensure effective service delivery
• Acting as the key point of contact for engineering activities within student residential buildings
• Supporting the safe operation of all M&E systems, plant and associated infrastructure
• Overseeing permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work
• Managing compliance documentation, audits, risk assessments and health & safety requirements
• Monitoring contractor performance and quality checking completed works
• Ordering materials, managing stock levels and maintaining critical spares
• Supporting recruitment, inductions, training and development of engineering staff
• Assisting with performance management, appraisals and workforce planning
• Acting as a technical expert, solving problems and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting campus‑wide engineering projects and operational requirements

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Minimum 5 years' experience within building services, facilities management or plant engineering environments
• Formal qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (HND, NVQ or equivalent)
• Strong electrical, mechanical or building services maintenance background
• Experience supervising or leading engineering teams
• Knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance within a large, complex environment
• Excellent health & safety awareness and understanding of safe systems of work
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Computer literate with experience using CAFM systems
• Ability to make sound decisions and lead by example

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely qualification
• Previous Authorised Person (AP) experience, particularly LV
• Understanding of CDM Regulations
• Membership of a recognised professional body
• First Aid qualification
• Experience within higher education, healthcare, commercial estates, MOD, manufacturing or other complex facilities environments

What We Offer

At Sodexo, this is more than just a job—it’s your chance to be part of something greater. We celebrate individuality, encourage purpose‑driven work, and empower you to succeed on your own terms. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• A competitive salary & excellent benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace.
• A chance to make a tangible impact on the day‑to‑day experience of thousands of students, staff and visitors through the delivery of safe, reliable and high‑quality engineering services.

Additional Perks & Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing support platform.
• An Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
• Exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
• Membership in the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan to help you save for your future.
• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth.
• A Bike to Work Scheme, supporting both your fitness and the environment.

Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can bring your passion, skills, and ambition to a company that truly values you, then this is it.

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Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.