Engineering Supervisor

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm seeks an Engineering Supervisor to lead the Quoted Works Team in St Albans. Responsibilities include supervising engineers, providing technical support, resolving customer issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fire and security installation, proven leadership skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities. This role offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £48,000 per annum plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in fire and security installation and small works.
• Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing engineers.
• Strong technical knowledge and familiarity with industry standards (BS5839, BS7671).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of engineers and monitor performance using KPIs.
• Provide high-level technical support across fire and security systems.
• Support onsite service issues and maintain excellent customer relationships.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain quality control.
• Ensure team compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Leading and developing engineers

Fire and security installation

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge of industry standards

Job description

Engineering Supervisor

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: £42,000 - £48,000 per annum + company vehicle or allowance

About the Role

We are looking for an Engineering Supervisor to join our Quoted Works Team, responsible for leading and supporting the day-to-day onsite and technical operations of our installation and small works department. This role involves:

• Supervising a team of engineers, monitoring performance using KPIs, and implementing training and development plans
• Providing high-level technical support across fire and security systems to ensure compliance with industry standards
• Supporting onsite service issues, reviewing job specifications, and maintaining excellent customer relationships
• Proactively resolving customer disputes and communicating clearly with all stakeholders
• Assisting the Project & Small Works Team with efficient resource allocation
• Conducting regular inspections and audits to maintain quality control and implement corrective actions
• Ensuring team compliance with health & safety regulations and promoting a culture of safe working
• Collaborating with other supervisors to align engineering practices across the business and represent your team in leadership meetings

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive hands-on experience in fire and security installation and small works
• Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing engineers
• Strong technical knowledge and familiarity with relevant industry standards (BS5839, BS7671)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders