Regional Engineering Supervisor

Approach Personnel Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach Personnel Ltd is seeking a Regional Engineering Supervisor to provide hands-on technical support across UK contracts and national travel. The role involves coaching Mobile Engineers, ensuring compliance, and raising engineering standards within the region.

You will work as a senior technical resource, responsible for operational support, problem solving, and coordinating critical works while maintaining safety and quality across sites.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in M&E building services.
• HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Good understanding of statutory compliance and engineering best practice.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coach and support engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to Mobile Engineers.
• Conduct routine site audits to ensure statutory compliance and safe systems of work.
• Review engineering documentation such as risk assessments, permits, method statements, and switching schedules.
• Support Contract Managers in preparing compliance documentation and reports.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising critical engineering activities.
• Ensure engineers understand risk controls and follow approved procedures.

Skills

M&E Building Services

Coaching engineers

Statutory compliance

Strong communication

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

egional Engineering Supervisor

Location: UK (with national travel)

Role Purpose:

The Regional Engineering Supervisor provides hands-on technical support, coaching, and compliance oversight across a number of allocated contracts. The role supports Mobile Engineers and Contract Managers to ensure the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) building services. Acting as a senior technical resource, the Supervisor focuses on operational support, problem solving, critical works coordination, and improving engineering standards across the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Support & Guidance

   * Provide day-to-day technical support to Mobile Engineers

2. Compliance & Engineering Governance:

   * Conduct routine site audits to ensure statutory compliance and safe systems of work

   * Review engineering documentation such as risk assessments, permits, method statements, and switching schedules

   * Support Contract Managers in preparing compliance documentation and reports.

3. Support with Critical Works Planning

   * Sssist in planning, coordinating, and supervising critical engineering activities.

   * Ensure engineers understand risk controls and follow approved procedures.

   * Provide on-site presence during high-risk or complex engineering works.

4. Training, Coaching & Competency Support:

   * Deliver practical technical coaching to Mobile Engineers.

   * Identify skill gaps and support training needs analysis.

   * Help maintain competency records and support development plans.

5. Performance & Problem Solving:

   * Attend sites to investigate technical issues or performance concerns.

   * Support root cause analysis and assist in corrective action implementation.

   * Provide recommendations for improving asset performance and maintenance routines.

6. Operational & Client Support:

   * Attend operational or technical meetings as required.

   * Assist in preparing technical information for client discussions.

   * Ensure engineering delivery meets contractual and operational expectations.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• * Strong technical background in M&E Building Services.
• * HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• * Good understanding of statutory compliance and engineering best practice.
• * Strong communication skills with the ability to coach and support engineers.

Desirable:

• * Authorised Person (AP) status in HV, LV, or relevant disciplines.
• * Experience using CAFM systems for maintenance planning.

Additional Information

* Travel to sites across the UK is required.

If you do meet the requirements, then please do apply with your CV