Hard Services Manager (M&E)

Ace Academics Consultancy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in London seeks an experienced Hard Services (M&E) Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical operations across a large education estate. This role requires managing maintenance, compliance, contractor oversight, and supporting capital projects. Ideal candidates will have a background in building services and proven project management skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a significant building services/M&E role.
• Recognised qualification in Building Services, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety law and procedures (NEBOSH desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day M&E maintenance operations including HVAC, boilers, chillers, plant rooms, and plumbing.
• Oversee remedial repairs, PPM schedules, and backlog maintenance.
• Provide professional advice on M&E engineering matters, legislation, and best practice.

Skills

Experience in Building Services

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Budget management

Project management skills

Contractor supervision

Education

Qualification in Building Services or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

BMS operation

CALM systems

Job description

Overview

Hard Services (M&E) Manager - Education Estate, London. Join a leading education provider in London as a Hard Services (M&E) Manager. Take charge of mechanical and electrical operations, compliance, and projects. Ideal for experienced estates leaders from colleges, universities, or large estates.

Key Highlights

• Manage mechanical & electrical (M&E) maintenance across multiple sites
• Oversee PPM, remedial repairs, compliance and contractor management
• Play a key role in water hygiene management and safety programmes
• Support minor capital projects, budgets, and asset management
• Lead internal staff and external contractors in a busy estates environment
• Excellent opportunity for career progression in estates management

The Role

As Hard Services (M&E) Manager, you\'ll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of mechanical and electrical maintenance across a large and varied education estate. This includes managing PPM schedules, ensuring statutory compliance, overseeing contractors, supporting minor capital projects, and contributing to long-term estate planning.

You\'ll also act as the key contact for building management systems (BMS), water hygiene management, and statutory inspections, while supporting the wider estates team with cost control, risk management, and energy efficiency initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day M&E maintenance operations including HVAC, boilers, chillers, plant rooms, and plumbing
• Oversee remedial repairs, PPM schedules, and backlog maintenance
• Lead contractor management, issuing site inductions, RAMS checks, and permits to work
• Support minor capital projects, from defining briefs to monitoring and reporting progress
• Maintain and develop asset registers, CALM systems, and compliance records
• Provide professional advice on M&E engineering matters, legislation, and best practice
• Contribute to energy efficiency planning and reduction of running costs
• Manage budgets, cost forecasting, and financial reporting to senior management

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years\' experience in a significant building services/M&E role
• Recognised qualification in Building Services, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical plant systems
• Familiar with BMS operation, CALM systems, and statutory compliance
• Excellent budget management and contractor supervision experience
• Good knowledge of health & safety law and procedures (NEBOSH desirable)
• Proven project management skills, with ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Experience in an educational or large multi-site estate highly desirable

Benefits

• Exciting leadership role in a dynamic education estate environment
• Hands-on and strategic mix of technical and managerial responsibilities
• Supportive estates management team with opportunities to progress
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply now if you\'re an experienced M&E / Hard Services Manager ready to take on a varied and rewarding leadership role in a professional education setting. Feel free to contact us anytime for a chat