Lead Engineer

Sodexo; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the Liverpool City Region is seeking a Lead Engineer to coordinate and manage critical technical services. You will oversee a skilled craft team and ensure compliance with safety standards and client expectations. This role includes managing engineering craftsmen, statutory compliance activities, and financial contract management. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical or electrical background and relevant qualifications, along with strong IT proficiency and a team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP services

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid Volunteer Day

Qualifications

• Mechanical, Electrical or I&C background with minimum GCSE education and NEBOSH qualification.
• Health, safety, and environmental awareness, holding at least IOSH Working Safely or equivalent accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead engineering craftsmen, planning and scheduling works.
• Manage safe systems of work through permit issuance, ensuring compliance.
• Oversee statutory compliance activities, including reviewing risk assessments.
• Control financial and contract management aspects like authorising invoices.
• Maintain strong relationship management with employees and clients.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Self-motivated

Proficient in IT

Education

GCSE education

NEBOSH qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database management

Job description

Job Introduction

Join Sodexo in Speke as a Lead Engineer and take charge of coordinating and managing critical technical services within our site. Reporting directly to the Technical Services Manager, you'll oversee external contractors and suppliers, ensuring all work aligns with Sodexo's SLAs, safety standards, and client expectations. You'll lead a skilled craft team—including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC specialists—driving performance through effective management and compliance. From handling small projects to supporting audit readiness, this role is essential in maintaining operational excellence, safety, and quality at one of our key locations.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate and lead engineering craftsmen, including planning and scheduling works via CMMS to deliver planned and reactive maintenance.
• Manage safe systems of work through permit issuance, ensuring compliance with site policies, HS&E regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Oversee statutory compliance activities (e.g., Legionella, LEV, F-Gas, LOLER, lifts, forklifts), including reviewing risk assessments, method statements, and insurance inspection reports.
• Control financial and contract management aspects such as obtaining quotations, authorising invoices, monitoring service contract execution, and managing service provider reports.
• Maintain strong relationship management with employees, supply chain partners, and clients, chairing and attending key service contract meetings.
• Manage critical databases and documentation, including refrigerant registers (F-Gas), emergency lighting PM records, and contractor inductions to ensure operational readiness and security compliance.

What You Bring:

• Mechanical, Electrical, or I&C background with minimum GCSE education and NEBOSH qualification.
• Strong knowledge of key regulations including LOLER, PUWER, ACOP L8, F-Gas, and LEV systems.
• Health, safety, and environmental awareness, holding at least IOSH Working Safely or equivalent accreditation.
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude towards learning and skills development.
• Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and database management.

What We Offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong to a company and team that values you for who you are; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid Volunteer Day

Ready to lead innovation and drive engineering excellence? Step into a role where your skills shape tomorrow's solutions—apply now and build your future with us!