M&E Technical Assurance Lead – Multi-Site, Hybrid (London)

Cento; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £65,000

Premium client portfolio

Autonomy

Supportive environment

Job summary

Cento is seeking an M&E Technical Assurance Manager in London to ensure delivery and performance of hard services maintenance for a premium client portfolio. You will act as the technical authority to ensure safe, compliant, high-quality M&E services across multiple sites.

The role requires strong HVAC knowledge, broad building services expertise, and a hands-on, solutions-focused mindset. Travel across the UK and occasional international trips may be involved.

Qualifications

• Strong HVAC background with building services knowledge.
• Experience in technical assurance/management or senior engineering roles.
• Good understanding of statutory compliance and client standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assurance and oversight of M&E maintenance across a multi-site portfolio.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for mechanical/electrical matters, including HVAC.
• Monitor contractor performance against SLAs, KPIs, compliance and client standards.
• Review maintenance strategies, PPM regimes and reactive works for best practice and value.
• Attend sites for inspections, audits, and technical reviews.
• Lead root-cause analysis and lifecycle planning for assets and remedial works.
• Review RAMS, technical proposals and variations.
• Provide technical input to client meetings and reports.
• Participate in out-of-hours escalation for emergencies.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Building services

Technical assurance

Communication

Education

Mechanical or electrical engineering degree

Job description

Cento is seeking an M&E Technical Assurance Manager in London to ensure delivery and performance of hard services maintenance for a premium client portfolio. You will act as the technical authority to ensure safe, compliant, high-quality M&E services across multiple sites.

The role requires strong HVAC knowledge, broad building services expertise, and a hands-on, solutions-focused mindset. Travel across the UK and occasional international trips may be involved.