Engineering Supervisor: Lead Campus M&E & Facilities

Sodexo Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Mercer Aspire Pension Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Engineering Supervisor at the University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus leads a skilled team of engineers to ensure reliable operation of building services across student housing. The role focuses on safe maintenance, compliance and performance, delivering high standards of service in a dynamic university environment.

Key duties include coordinating maintenance through MAXIMO, supervising engineers, managing contractors, and supporting recruitment and development within the team.

Qualifications

• HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a building services or facilities management environment.
• Previous experience supervising or managing engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance within commercial or public sector environments.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Competent IT user with experience of CAFM systems.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of multi-skilled engineers.
• Oversee the safe operation and maintenance of M&E systems across student accommodation buildings.
• Coordinate reactive and planned maintenance activities through our CAFM system (MAXIMO).
• Ensure all statutory compliance, health and safety legislation and Safe Systems of Work are adhered to.
• Act as a key technical expert, supporting fault diagnosis and resolution across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Manage contractors and specialist suppliers, ensuring quality, safety and value for money.
• Support recruitment, training, performance management and career development within the engineering team.
• Conduct audits, inspections and compliance reviews to maintain operational excellence.
• Work collaboratively with the Engineering Lead, Facilities Management team and University stakeholders.
• Manage critical spare stock and materials to support service continuity.
• Undertake the role of Low Voltage Authorised Person (LV AP) for the campus.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Electrical knowledge

Building services

Maintenance planning

Communication

Maximo CAFM

Education

HND / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services Engineering

Tools

MAXIMO CAFM

Job description

Engineering Supervisor at the University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus leads a skilled team of engineers to ensure reliable operation of building services across student housing. The role focuses on safe maintenance, compliance and performance, delivering high standards of service in a dynamic university environment.

Key duties include coordinating maintenance through MAXIMO, supervising engineers, managing contractors, and supporting recruitment and development within the team.