Engineering Supervisor

Insight Executive Group; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Public holidays

Job summary

Insight Executive Group is recruiting an Engineering Supervisor to lead an on-site M&E team in South East London. You will oversee both planned and reactive maintenance across building services, coordinating engineers and subcontractors while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The role requires a hands-on leader with strong communication and a solid background in electrical and mechanical systems, plus experience in facilities management and contractor oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a maintenance team and coordinating on-site engineers.
• Strong knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance regimes (PPM).
• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems in building services.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety, Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support a team of on-site engineers.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across M&E and building fabric systems.
• Coordinate daily engineering activities and prioritise service requests.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and Permit to Work procedures.
• Carry out routine audits and maintain maintenance records and documentation.
• Manage subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Provide a hands-on engineering presence when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance supervision

Health & Safety

Contractor management

Communication

Education

HND/NVQ in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Engineering Supervisor - M&E / Building Services

Location: South East London

Salary: £45,000

Job Type: Permanent or Temp-to-Perm

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Holiday: 26 days annual leave plus public holidays

Insight Executive Group are currently recruiting for an experienced Engineering Supervisor to join a well-established facility and building services operation in South East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and hands-on engineering professional with experience across mechanical and electrical building services to lead a team of engineers and oversee the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance.

The Role

As Engineering Supervisor, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of an on-site engineering team. You will work closely with senior operational and facilities management teams to ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, supervise and support a team of on-site engineers
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across M&E and building fabric systems
• Coordinate daily engineering activities and prioritise service requests
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work procedures
• Carry out routine audits and ensure maintenance records and compliance documentation are accurately maintained
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and specialist suppliers
• Monitor the quality and completion of maintenance worksSupport engineer performance, training and professional development
• Provide a hands-on engineering presence when required
• Work closely with senior management to maintain operational, technical and compliance standards

Candidate Requirements

• HND, NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong practical experience within building services, facilities management or plant engineering
• Experience supervising or leading a team of maintenance or building services engineers
• A strong understanding of planned and reactive maintenance
• Experience working with electrical and/or mechanical systems and associated plant
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work procedures
• Strong contractor and subcontractor management experience
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills

Highly Desirable

• Previous experience as an Authorised Person (AP) in disciplines such as LV, Mechanical Services, Confined Spaces, Boiler and Pressure Systems or similar
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Initial Verification and Certification qualification
• IOSH Managing Safely
• ILM membership or leadership qualification
• Emergency First Aid qualification
• Experience within a complex, large-scale or critical facilities environment

The Opportunity

This role is available on either a permanent basis or as a temp-to-perm opportunity, depending on the successful candidate's circumstances and suitability.

If you are an experienced Engineering Supervisor, M&E Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Engineer looking for your next opportunity in South East London, we would be keen to hear from you.