Hard Services Engineering Lead – M&E Specialist

Mitie; Crawley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group is seeking a Hard Services Engineering Manager to lead engineering services at a technically complex site in Crawley. You will act as the M&E Technical SME, providing leadership, guidance, and assurance that engineering services meet safety, contractual, and business requirements.

Responsibilities include leading a multi-skilled team, managing contractors, and ensuring uptime and compliance while driving energy efficiency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services systems.
• Experience managing compliance, permits, and Safe Systems of Work.
• Excellent contractor management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-skilled engineering team for PPM, reactive maintenance, and minor projects.
• Act as the site's M&E technical SME, advising on building services and asset lifecycle management.
• Maintain critical plant to maximise reliability and uptime.
• Develop relationships with client stakeholders and provide regular operational updates.
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors to ensure safe, on-time delivery and quality.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Fault-finding / problem solving

Safety compliance

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Mitie Group is seeking a Hard Services Engineering Manager to lead engineering services at a technically complex site in Crawley. You will act as the M&E Technical SME, providing leadership, guidance, and assurance that engineering services meet safety, contractual, and business requirements.

Responsibilities include leading a multi-skilled team, managing contractors, and ensuring uptime and compliance while driving energy efficiency and continuous improvement.