M&E Smoke Control Service Manager

Progroup Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking an experienced M&E Service Manager to oversee planned preventative maintenance and compliance for various life-safety systems across London and nationwide. This role emphasizes ensuring safe and reliable service delivery while managing engineers, conducting audits, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have substantial experience in M&E service management and a relevant qualification. The position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Clear career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in M&E service management within building services or life-safety systems.
• Strong technical understanding of fire dampers, fire curtains, and/or AOVs.
• Experience managing engineers and service delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage service contracts and PPM delivery for life-safety systems.
• Lead and coordinate service engineers and subcontractors.
• Conduct site audits, inspections, and compliance checks.

Skills

M&E service management

Technical understanding of life-safety systems

Engineer management

Client liaison

Education

Relevant qualifications (NVQ/HNC/HND or equivalent)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced M&E Service Manager to manage planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), servicing contracts, and compliance for fire dampers, fire curtains, and AOV systems. This role focuses on ensuring clients receive safe, reliable, and compliant ongoing service.

Responsibilities

• Manage service contracts and PPM delivery for life-safety systems

• Lead and coordinate service engineers and subcontractors

• Conduct site audits, inspections, and compliance checks

• Prepare service reports, documentation, and client updates

• Liaise with clients and internal teams to maintain service excellence

• Support commercial activities, including quotations and variations

Requirements

• Proven experience in M&E service management within building services or life-safety systems

• Strong technical understanding of fire dampers, fire curtains, and/or AOVs

• Experience managing engineers and service delivery schedules

• Full UK driving licence (70% London, 30% elsewhere)

• Relevant qualifications (NVQ/HNC/HND or equivalent)

• CSCS card and SSSTS/SMSTS desirable

Why Apply?

• Manage key safety-critical service contracts across London and nationwide

• Join a growing contractor with clear career development opportunities

• Competitive salary and supportive work environment