FM Account Manager - London

Anderselite; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Account Manager in London. This role involves leading an engineering team, managing critical building systems, and ensuring compliance in high-demand environments. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in similar settings and holds relevant electrical qualifications. This temporary position pays up to £39 per hour and may require specialist training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in critical environments.
• HV/LV Authorised Person or willingness to undertake training.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in FM & Maintenance business essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team for MEP assets.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Manage financial performance and identify project opportunities.
• Participate in on-call emergency response duties.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Proficient IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering HNC or HND

18th Edition IEE Wiring and Installation

IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH equivalent

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

My client is seeking an experienced Account Manager in the London area.

This role involves leading and managing the engineering team responsible for the technical operation and maintenance of critical building systems, including MEP assets, within high-demand environments such as banking headquarters and data centres.

The role requires ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, managing specialist vendors, overseeing the delivery of all contractually required outcomes, and owning the financial performance of the account, including identifying project opportunities. The successful candidate will participate in site escalation processes, including on-call emergency response duties.

This is a temporary role until December and is paying up to £39 per hour Umbrella.

You may be required to attend specialist training, including HV/LV Authorised Person certification, which may involve overnight stays.

Core responsibilities, in summary, include operation of facility systems, CMMS monitoring and maintenance planning, risk and compliance management, and leadership of the engineering function.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering team responsible for the operation and maintenance of MEP assets in high-demand environments (e.g., banking HQs, data centres).
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and oversee the delivery of contractually required outcomes.
• Operate facility systems including HV/LV switching operations and utilise the CMMS to monitor planned, reactive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Own engineering risk registers, asset reliability reporting, and statutory compliance; manage team competency, training, and succession planning.
• Lead incident reporting, change management approvals, and ensure SLAs are met.
• Participate in site escalation processes and provide on-call emergency response as required.
• Manage the financial performance of the account and identify project opportunities.
• Represent the role with strong leadership, communication, and report writing; maintain professionalism under pressure.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years" experience in critical environments (e.g., banking HQ, data centres).
• HV/LV Authorised Person (or willingness to undertake training).
• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering HNC or HND (or completed apprenticeship).
• C&G Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent qualifications.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring and Installation.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH equivalent.
• Strong leadership and team management skills (ILM Level 3/5 or similar).
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Proficient IT skills, including CMMS operation.
• Ability to work under pressure with a proactive and enthusiastic approach.

Software & Tools

• Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Certifications & Standards

• HV/LV Authorised Person (or training to achieve).
• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering qualifications (HNC/HND or apprenticeship).
• C&G Parts 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring and Installation.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH equivalent.

Previous experience for an FM & Maintenance business is essential.

If you deem yourself suitable for this position, please apply immediately.