Maintenance Engineering Lead and Supervisor Roles

Sodexo; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is looking for an Engineering Lead and Supervisor to oversee hard services at various campuses, including supervising teams and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a relevant qualification, strong supervisory experience, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary of £46,000 to £49,000 based on experience and 26 days of annual leave offered.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• HND or NVQ or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Experience in TFM/IFM environments.
• Supervisory/management experience of a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Supervise or Lead the Hard Services team to ensure the safe operation of M&E services.
• Ensure all compliance standards are met.
• Manage reactive work orders and planned preventative maintenance.

Skills

Building services supervision

Excellent communication

Risk assessment

Client relationship management

Time management

Education

HND or NVQ in a relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Are you ready to steer a dynamic team in the pursuit of excellence in facility management? Join us at the forefront of innovation and sustainability at our vibrant University of Greenwich (Averyhill campus), with opportunities to impact other campuses as required. We are looking for an Engineering Lead and Supervisor who is not just seeking a job, but a meaningful career that harmonises cutting-edge engineering solutions with the academic spirit to create an exemplary living and learning environment. You will be the cornerstone of our Hard FM services, ensuring all mechanical and electrical services are not only operational but optimised to enhance student and staff experiences across all campus facilities, including residences and academic estates. This role is designed for those who are passionate about shaping future generations by providing safe, efficient, and innovative environments conducive to learning and development. Your leadership will drive our team to excel through proactive management, adherence to stringent compliance standards, and a commitment to continuous improvement and sustainability. Lead by example, inspiring your team with integrity and a hands‑on approach that fosters respect and ambition within our community.

What you’ll do

• Supervise or Lead the Hard Services team to ensure the safe operation and repair of all M&E building services at client locations as required in the scope of work.
• Ensure the highest standards of statutory compliance, logbooks are kept up to date, CAFM is utilised to evidence PPM completions and any remedial actions are logged.
• Undertake the role of deputy responsible person for hard services activity as a competent person or persons to take day‑to‑day responsibility for controlling any identified risk (water, electrical, F Gas etc.).
• Work with the Facilities and Workplace Experience Manager and team to ensure that the campus reactive work orders and PPMs are completed in a timely and safe manner, mitigating any KPI penalties.
• Manage the controlled issue of hard services materials, consumables, and equipment.
• Develop relationships with core suppliers and Sodexo support functions to improve and develop service delivery.
• Undertake routine and ad‑hoc audits of both planned and reactive works to ensure high standard of compliance and quality is delivered.

Qualifications & Experience

• HND or NVQ or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• High level of knowledge of building services systems and ability to supervise and lead the site team from a technical perspective.
• Recognised trade in electrical, mechanical, plumbing.
• Supervisory/management experience of a diverse workforce, including handling HR issues.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written skills.
• Experience working within a TFM/IFM environment.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office suite.
• Experienced in compiling performance reports and competent in presenting to management.
• Experience of using time‑management and payroll applications, including resource planning.
• Extensive experience of hard services and associated regulations.
• Understanding of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Experience of preparing for internal and external FM audits.
• Confident at building client and stakeholder relationships.
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Starting salary £46,000 to £49,000 depending on experience.
• 26 days annual leave excluding public holidays.

Benefits

• Performance‑related bonus.
• Holiday entitlement starts at 26 days.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company.
• Additional benefits guide available at the bottom of this advert.