Regional Engineering Supervisor

Manchester Arndale; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning employer

Digital learning

Retail perks

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Regional Engineering Manager to lead multi-skilled engineering teams across Scotland and the UK region. You will drive operational performance, uphold technical standards, and ensure safe, compliant service delivery in line with SLAs and KPIs.

You will bring a strong background in hard services facilities management and building services engineering, with proven leadership, subcontractor management, and a focus on energy efficiency and asset lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Technical Services management or supervision.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Experience with LV/HV distribution systems, UPS and generators.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate regional engineering teams across sites.
• Ensure resources and skill sets are effectively deployed.
• Maintain and improve compliance with SLAs and KPIs.
• Coach, mentor and develop teams to improve performance and retention.

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Regional Engineering Manager to lead and support multi-skilled engineering teams across the region.

You will be responsible for operational performance, technical standards, compliance, team development and customer relationships, ensuring services are delivered safely and in line with contractual SLAs and KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate regional engineering teams.
• Ensure resources and skill sets are effectively deployed across sites.
• Build strong working relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Monitor planned and reactive maintenance performance against SLAs and KPIs.
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex faults and critical incidents.
• Coach, mentor and develop engineering teams to improve performance and retention.
• Manage engineering rotas and on-call coverage.
• Audit workmanship, housekeeping and service quality.
• Manage and monitor subcontractor performance and safe systems of work.
• Ensure all PPM activities are completed within agreed timescales.
• Take ownership of statutory compliance, inspections, testing and certification.
• Undertake HV/LV Authorised Person responsibilities where appointed.
• Promote a strong health, safety and compliance culture through audits and toolbox talks.
• Review operational data, identify trends and implement corrective action plans.
• Support continuous improvement across maintenance, scheduling and asset management.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and operational resilience.
• Produce performance and compliance reports for senior management.
• Ensure teams have the tools, training and support required to deliver a safe and effective service.

About You

You will be an experienced technical services professional with a strong background in hard services Facilities Management and building services engineering.

You will ideally have:

• At least 5 years' experience in Technical Services management or supervision.
• An HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant vocational qualification with equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Experience working with LV/HV distribution systems, UPS and generators.
• Previous Authorised Person experience, or the ability to undertake the required training.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Experience managing hard services operations and subcontractors.
• Good knowledge of asset lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance, health & safety and quality standards.
• Experience using CAFM, scheduling and auditing systems.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent customer service, communication and report-writing skills.

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

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