Engineering Supervisor

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in London is seeking a skilled Engineering Supervisor to lead their Technical Services team. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance and maintaining essential building services. Ideal for candidates with strong technical knowledge and team management experience, this position offers a chance to take ownership in a collaborative and purpose-led environment.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Extensive practical experience in building services and plant engineering.
• Previous appointment as Authorised Person in disciplines like LV or Mechanical Services.
• Experience around World Heritage Listed properties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of on-site engineers.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across M&E systems.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Team management

Technical knowledge in building services

Excellent communication

Numeracy and computer literacy

Education

HND or NVQ in relevant subject

Tools

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Job description

• 40hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• £46,000 per annum
• 26days annual leave excluding Public Holidays

We’re currently looking for a skilled and motivated Engineering Supervisor to join our Technical Services team based at the Avery Hill Campus, University of Greenwich.

In this role, you'll be leading the on-site residential M&E team overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance, and playing a hands-on part in both planned and reactive maintenance. You’ll be a key point of contact for ensuring the smooth running of essential building services across the campus, working closely with our Engineering Lead, Facilities Manager, and wider Sodexo team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge and proven team management experience, looking to take ownership of a critical service in a high-profile university environment.If you enjoy leading from the front, problem-solving on the go, and want to work in a collaborative, purpose-led environment, this could be the perfect next step for you.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and supervise a team of on-site engineers, supporting performance, training, and development
• Oversee the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across M&E and building fabric systems
• Coordinate daily operations with the Helpdesk team to ensure timely response to service requests
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies, Safe Systems of Work, and Permit to Work procedures
• Carry out routine audits to maintain high standards of quality, compliance, and documentation
• Manage subcontractors and specialist suppliers, from scheduling to quality assurance and safety checks

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

What you bring:

• HND or NVQ or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Extensive practical experience in building services and plant engineering with formal qualifications and relevant experience within a defined discipline, e.g. electrical, mechanical or similar.
• Previous appointment as Authorised Person for one or more of the following disciplines, LV, Mechanical Services, Confined Spaces, Boiler and Pressure Systems or similar
• Experience working within or around World Heritage Listed properties, buildings and environments
• Excellent communications both written and verbal.
• Numerate and computer literate.
• Previous experience of managing a team of engineers

Desirable:

• Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations
• Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
• Membership of Institute of Leadership and Management
• IOSH Managing Safety
• Emergency first aid qualification
• IOSH Managing Safety

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Holiday entitlement starts at 26days
• Contributory pension scheme
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.