Engineering Supervisor

CBRE; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a dynamic mobile engineering team. This role involves ensuring compliance with standards while managing the day-to-day operations of mechanical, electrical, and fabric services. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a technical background, and experience in facilities management. You will be responsible for maintaining high service levels, conducting audits, and driving innovation in contract maintenance. Join a forward-thinking company that values engagement and excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a hard-service facilities engineering team across a complex estate.
• Line management experience and technical background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fabric.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mobile engineering teams and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Manage customer CAFM System and ensure efficient operation of M&E Plant and Equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Support

Compliance Management

Facilities Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Experience in FM Industry

Technical Background in Mechanical/Electrical/Fabric

Tools

CAFM System

Job description

Engineering Supervisor

Job ID: 216478

Posted: 05-May-2025

Service line: GWS Segment

Role type: Full-time

Areas of Interest: Engineering/Maintenance

Location: Horsham - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Purpose of the Role

To effectively supervise, participate in, and provide line management for the day-to-day mobile operation of the contract engineering team/supply partners, ensuring compliance with standards (mandatory, statutory, contractual) and the effective operation of the contract’s Mechanical, Electrical, and Fabric services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the mobile engineering teams, ensuring their delivery meets contract requirements and maintaining high levels of development and engagement.
• Provide technical and physical support to the engineering team, including hands-on tasks and cover for holiday/sickness.
• Attend training and work at height, within confined spaces, or in areas of high noise/low lighting as required.
• Ensure efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of site M&E Plant and Equipment and Fabric Services.
• Manage the customer CAFM System to monitor staff and KPI performance, and report on service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System and manage Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment responsibilities.
• Organise and carry out reactive repairs to M&E and fabric systems.
• Prioritise and complete reactive and PPM tasks, reporting to the Account Manager to ensure high service levels.
• Ensure PPM is conducted per schedules and industry best practices.
• Supervise Specialist Supply Partners, including inductions, reviews, sign-offs, and minor works.
• Formulate, assess, and validate risk assessments, method statements, SOPs, and EOPs.
• Own tasks, organise materials/quotations for completion.
• Attend company meetings and training courses as needed.
• Meet operational requirements from clients or managers.
• Conduct contractor monitoring audits.
• Manage hazard reports in live environments.
• Follow operational processes for efficient contract operation.
• Contribute to innovative tools and ideas for contract maintenance.
• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Experience managing a hard-service facilities engineering team across a complex estate.
• Line management experience.
• Physically fit to assist with manual tasks.
• Technical background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Fabric.
• Experience in the FM industry (desirable).

Success Measures/Objectives

• Meet/exceed contract SLA’s and KPI’s.
• Maintain high staff performance standards.
• Achieve positive engineer engagement scores.
• Maintain high QHSE and audit results.
• Manage QHSE responsibilities effectively.
• Ensure statutory compliance of the contract.
• Complete Planned Maintenance and Reactive works efficiently.
• Manage sub-contracted services per schedule.

Accountabilities

• Report to a CBRE Account Manager.
• Accountable to CBRE Managed Services heads and relevant client contacts.
• Line management responsibility for the engineering team and indirectly for sub-contractors.
• Operational and QHSE responsibility for contract performance.