Mobile Engineering Supervisor

Randstad Construction & Property; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mobile Engineering Supervisor in South East London. This role offers a blend of technical and supervisory responsibilities, requiring strong qualifications in electrical, mechanical, or HVAC fields. Responsibilities include managing a team of engineers and conducting maintenance work across multiple sites. A competitive salary and company van are provided, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van

Opportunities for professional development

WFH available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or lead engineer role within building services.
• Confident leader with a passion for mentoring and developing a team.
• Full UK driving licence essential for this mobile role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
• Supervise and mentor a team of mobile engineers, delegating tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

HVAC systems

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical engineering

Level 3 in HVAC

18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification

Job description

Mobile Engineering Supervisor

Location: Mobile role covering sites across South East London

Salary: Up to 55,000 + company van

Hours: Full-time: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) + overtime + WFH

Are you a hands-on and experienced engineer ready to take on a leadership role? We're seeking a Mobile Engineering Supervisor to join our team in South East London. This is a unique opportunity that blends technical expertise with supervisory duties, offering a 50/50 split between being "on the tools" and managing the contract.

If you have a strong electrical, mechanical, or HVAC background and a passion for mentoring a team, this could be the perfect next step for your career.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Execution (50% on the tools)

• PPM & Reactive Works: Carry out hands-on Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and rapid reactive repairs across a portfolio of sites.

• Specialised Maintenance: Utilise your expertise to service, diagnose, and repair complex M&E (mechanical and electrical) and HVAC systems.

• Technical Oversight: Provide direct, hands-on support to the team during critical or complex fault-finding and repairs, ensuring the highest standards of workmanship.

• Site Audits: Conduct technical inspections of sites, ensuring the quality of all completed work meets client and company expectations.

Supervisory & Administrative Management (50% paperwork)

• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of mobile engineers, delegating tasks, monitoring performance, and fostering a collaborative working environment.

• Workforce Planning: Plan and schedule work orders, PPMs, and reactive tasks, ensuring efficient resource allocation across your assigned sites.

• Compliance & H&S: Oversee the implementation of all health & safety and statutory compliance, including managing and reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

• Client & Subcontractor Liaison: Act as a key point of contact for clients on operational matters and manage specialist subcontractors, ensuring their work is compliant and timely.

• Reporting & Documentation: Manage all administrative duties, including maintaining accurate maintenance records, job sheets, and reports within CAFM ssystem.

What We're Looking For

• Technical Qualification: You must hold a strong technical qualification in either:

  • Electrical or Mechanical engineering (Level 3 or equivalent).

  • HVAC (Level 3 or equivalent).

  • A current 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations certification is highly desirable.

• Experience: Proven experience in a similar supervisory or lead engineer role within the building services or facilities management sector.

• Leadership Skills: A confident and effective leader with a passion for mentoring and developing a team.

• Organisational Skills: Highly organised, with excellent time management and the ability to prioritise tasks across multiple sites.

• Health & Safety: A solid understanding of UK Health & Safety regulations. An IOSH Managing Safely qualification is a distinct advantage.

• Logistics: A full UK driving licence is essential for this mobile role.

Why Join Us?

• A unique role that offers the best of both worlds: leadership and hands-on technical work.

• Work on a diverse portfolio of sites across South East London.

• A competitive salary and a company vehicle or allowance.

• Opportunities for continuous professional development.

• WFH available

Ready to take the lead? Apply now!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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