Engineering Supervisor

OCS; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring a Contract Supervisor to lead first line supervision across a regional engineering area. You will oversee engineering teams, liaise with clients, attend meetings, and provide technical support to the helpdesk. The role requires hands-on oversight of PPM, reactive works, and safety compliance.

You will deputize for the Regional Manager when needed and drive quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction across M&E and Fabric services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in mechanical, electrical or building fabric trades.
• Possession of CSCS Skills card and ability to obtain PASMA/IPAF.
• Valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Security clearance to NPPV Level 2 or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly timesheet reviews and validate technical paperwork and statutory documentation.
• Act as super user for handheld devices and train engineers in FSI Go.
• Review engineer and sub-contractor paperwork; identify additional work opportunities and reactive repairs.
• Audit site logbooks and inspections of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Support helpdesk with technical queries on reactive jobs and assist in monthly maintenance planning of core PPM work.
• Attend site FM meetings and provide updates on M&E and Fabric services.
• Survey and provide accurate estimates; deputize for Regional Manager as required.
• Undertake PPM, proactive and reactive works within set timeframes to meet customer expectations.
• Provide emergency callout response and participate in on-call rota.
• Contractor control duties, monitor workmanship and ensure standards.
• Ensure equipment and surroundings meet company standards and provide a professional service.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Time Served Engineer in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Fabric type trade

Full UK Driving Licence

NPPV Level 2 security clearance

CSCS Skills card

PASMA/IPAF qualification

Job description

About The Role

The role of Contract Supervisor will have responsibility for the provision of first line supervision within a regional engineering area, this includes but not limited to engineering team supervision, client liaison and meeting attendance, and technical support to the helpdesk

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• To complete weekly timesheet reviews and validate technical paperwork and statutory documentation.
• Be the appointed super user of handhelds, providing training and development to engineers in the proper use of FSI Go.
• Complete regular review of engineer and sub-contractor paperwork, identifying additional work opportunities and reactive repairs required from maintenance inspections.
• To complete audits of site logbooks, engineers and sub-contractor activities and ensure all tools, equipment and vehicle inspections are undertaken.
• To support the helpdesk with technical queries on reactive jobs, and support in monthly maintenance planning of core engineering PPM work.
• To attend where required regular site FM Meetings and provide quality updates on ongoing issues or challenges involving any aspect of M&E and Fabric services.
• Surveying, measuring and providing estimates accurately
• To deputize for the Regional Manager for any specific duties requested.
• To undertake PPM, proactive and reactive works issued through the helpdesk within set time frames so that the customer expectations are met.
• To provide emergency callout response for the client as required and work as part of a call out Rota.
• To undertake contractor control duties on behalf of the client, including monitoring of contractors and their workmanship, so that relevant standards are met.
• To ensure equipment and surrounding area conform to agreed company standards.
• To provide a professional service and represent the company in a way which ensures customer satisfaction.
• To take a pro-active approach to client liaison and ensure that concerns are dealt with or relayed to management as necessary.
• To be fully aware of contractual requirements and customer needs at all times.
• Working in a safe manner at all times, complying with current Health & Safety legislation and Company H&S policy

Qualifications

• Has/or can obtain security clearance to NPPV Level 2 level.
• CSCS Skills card.
• PASMA/IPAF qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Time Served Engineer in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Fabric type trade with at least 2 years full post apprenticeship experience.

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.