Hard FM Supervisor M&E

Medway Food Partnership; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medway Council in Kent is recruiting a Hard FM Supervisor M&E to oversee building M&E services, manage contractors and in-house resources, and ensure statutory compliance and maintenance plans are delivered on time and within budget.

You will work under the Hard FM Manager to supervise on-site activities, verify completed works, and maintain permits and compliance records, while promoting safe systems of work and asset reliability across corporate properties.

Qualifications

• Essential: knowledge of M&E and hard facilities management.
• Experience supervising on-site M&E works and contractors.
• Understanding of statutory compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily Hard FM activities on-site for M&E services.
• Monitor contractor performance and progress; ensure timely completion and compliance.

Job description

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Hybrid – Works part from Gun Wharf or other Corporate Sites

Closing Date:

22/11/2026

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Region / Division:

Kent

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Job Introduction

We are recruiting for a dynamic Hard FM Supervisor, who has a background in the management of building M&E, to effectively deliver the contractual management of FM Service’s via supply chain partners, the management and monitoring of statutory compliance and maintenance activities across the authority, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within the budget, and in line with the Facilities Maintenance & Capital Projects asset management strategies

You will be required to support the effective delivery of Hard Facilities Management services across the Council’s corporate property portfolio through day-to-day supervision and technical oversight of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) works. The role ensures that all M&E activities are delivered safely, compliantly, and in accordance with statutory requirements, agreed service levels, and maintenance plans.

The post holder is responsible for overseeing contractors and in-house resources on a daily basis, monitoring performance, quality, and progress of works, and ensuring timely resolution of issues. The role provides practical supervision on site, verifies completed works, and supports contract administration by ensuring documentation, permits, and compliance records are accurately maintained.

Working closely with the Hard FM Manager, the role contributes to the implementation of planned and reactive maintenance programmes, supports continuous improvement of M&E service delivery, and assists in maintaining asset reliability and building safety. The position also plays a key role in promoting safe systems of work, supporting sustainability objectives, and ensuring operations align with the Council’s strategic priorities, including statutory compliance, the Golden Thread, and Climate Action commitments.

Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours.

Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.

When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.

The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:

Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.

Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.

Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.

We are seeking a Hard FM Supervisor M&E to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate all criteria at level A which are essential for appointment to the role.
• Medway Council is not able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship, so candidates must already possess the right to work in the UK.

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.