Mechanical Engineering Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in property and real estate is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead HVAC and critical engineering services at their London HQ. This role demands strong technical expertise alongside excellent client relationship management and communication skills. The successful candidate will oversee a multi-skilled engineering team, ensuring compliance with KPIs and SLAs while managing client relationships and staff development. This position offers significant growth potential within a fast-paced environment, making it ideal for a dynamic manager eager to advance their career.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Pension

Training

Healthcare

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an engineering manager in critical environments.
• Fully qualified in mechanical engineering or air conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical issues across the building.
• Ensure KPI and SLA compliance.
• Oversee H&S and environmental performance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC Systems

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Education

Full Apprenticeship in Commercial Building Services

Core Mechanical Qualifications

HVAC AP Status

Tools

Water Systems

Lifts

Pressure Systems

High/Low Voltage Systems

Job description

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Critical Services Mechanical Engineering Manager

Location: City of London

Benefits: Annual Bonus, Pension, Training & Other Benefits

A global leader in the property & real estate market, serving sectors including managing agents, healthcare, and critical engineering, seeks an experienced Mechanical Bias Engineering / Technical Services Manager for their financial services account. Based at their City of London HQ for a prominent North American trading organization, with offices across US, UK, & EMEA, this role involves managing HVAC and critical engineering services within a multi-skilled engineering team and FM support. The salary is circa £80-90,000, including a car allowance of £5,000 and a discretionary bonus up to 20%, healthcare, pension, etc.

Candidates must be fully qualified in mechanical engineering or air conditioning, preferably through a full apprenticeship in commercial building services. A minimum of 5+ years' experience as an engineering manager in critical environments such as Banking, Data Centres, or demanding corporate HQ is required.

Essential qualifications include core mechanical qualifications, HVAC AP status (Water, Lifts, Pressure Systems, High/Low Voltage), with additional desirable memberships like ILM, NEBOSH/IOSH.

Working system knowledge should include:

• HVAC systems
• Water systems
• Lifts
• Pressure Systems
• High/Low Voltage Systems

Day-to-day duties:

1. Manage all technical issues across the building
2. Ensure KPI and SLA compliance
3. Oversee H&S and environmental performance
4. Plan and execute building shutdowns and client projects
5. Maintain quality procedures
6. Recruitment and staff development
7. Manage client relationships
8. Prepare reports
9. Manage permit systems

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded engineering/technical services manager to join a fast-paced HQ environment. Strong engineering skills are vital, along with soft skills like client relationship management, responsiveness, and clear communication. There is potential for growth to manage additional sites within this client and the broader organization, making it suitable for an ambitious, dynamic manager focused on career development.