Engineering Supervisor

Sodexo Group; Eltham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Diverse, inclusive workplace

On-site facilities

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking an Engineering Supervisor at the University of Greenwich's Avery Hill Campus. You will lead a skilled team delivering hard FM services for student residences, ensuring safe, reliable operation of M&E systems and compliance with safety standards.

You will coordinate maintenance via MAXIMO, support recruitment and training, and act as LV Authorized Person, contributing to safe, efficient living and learning spaces for thousands of students and staff.

Qualifications

• HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in building services or facilities management.
• Experience supervising or managing engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance in commercial/public sector.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Competent IT user with experience of CAFM systems.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage a team of multi-skilled engineers.
• Oversee safe operation and maintenance of M&E systems across student accommodation.
• Coordinate reactive and planned maintenance through MAXIMO CAFM system.
• Ensure compliance with statutory health & safety legislation and Safe Systems of Work.
• Act as technical expert for fault diagnosis and resolution of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Manage contractors and suppliers to ensure quality, safety and value for money.
• Support recruitment, training and performance management within the team.
• Conduct audits and inspections to maintain operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Engineering Lead, Facilities Management and stakeholders.
• Manage spare stock and materials to support service continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

IT literacy

Education

HND/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Building Services

Tools

MAXIMO CAFM

Job description

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

University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus, Bexley Road, London, SE9 UG
40hrs pw Week 1 7.30 -16:30, Week 2 10:00-19:00 Monday to Friday Rotating early and late shift
Participation in On – Call Rota
£46,000pa + Excellent benefits package

On site parking, on site canteen and coffee shop

LV AP requirement (Electrical) essential

Lead Engineering Excellence at One of London's Most Beautiful University Campuses

Are you an experienced engineering professional ready to step into a leadership role where you can truly make an impact?

Sodexo is seeking a talented and motivated Engineering Supervisor to join our Technical Services team at the University of Greenwich's Avery Hill Campus. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled team of engineers within a dynamic higher education environment, helping to create safe, efficient and exceptional living and learning spaces for thousands of students and staff.

About the Role

Working at Avery Hill offers a unique blend of modern facilities, green open spaces and a vibrant campus community. No two days are the same, and you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliable operation of critical building services across our student residential estate.

As Engineering Supervisor, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of hard FM services, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

If you're a technically strong engineer with leadership experience and a passion for delivering outstanding service, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of multi-skilled engineers.
• Oversee the safe operation and maintenance of M&E systems across student accommodation buildings.
• Coordinate reactive and planned maintenance activities through our CAFM system (MAXIMO).
• Ensure all statutory compliance, health and safety legislation and Safe Systems of Work are adhered to.
• Act as a key technical expert, supporting fault diagnosis and resolution across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Manage contractors and specialist suppliers, ensuring quality, safety and value for money.
• Support recruitment, training, performance management and career development within the engineering team.
• Conduct audits, inspections and compliance reviews to maintain operational excellence.
• Work collaboratively with the Engineering Lead, Facilities Management team and University stakeholders.
• Manage critical spare stock and materials to support service continuity.
• Undertake the role of Low Voltage Authorised Person (LV AP) for the campus.

What you'll bring

We're interested in hearing from experienced building services professionals who combine strong technical knowledge with excellent people management skills.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a building services or facilities management environment.
• Previous experience supervising or managing engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance within commercial or public sector environments.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Competent IT user with experience of CAFM systems.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Previous Authorised Person (AP) appointment in LV, Mechanical Services, Pressure Systems, Confined Spaces or similar.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Experience working in complex university, healthcare, heritage or large public-sector estates.
• Institute of Leadership & Management membership.
• Emergency First Aid qualification.

What We Offer

• 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 [specific area, e.g., client satisfaction, sustainability, operational excellence].

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?