Residential M&E Facilities Manager & Team Leader

Construction, Property and Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Technical Facilities Manager to lead hard services and operational delivery across a premier residential development in East London. You will own the site's mechanical, electrical, and building fabric infrastructure while directly managing an in-house team of engineers and handymen.

A key focus is upskilling and training your direct reports, managing external specialist contractors, maintaining full statutory compliance, and delivering a seamless service

Qualifications

• Technical background with hands-on experience in M&E or building services.
• Proven track record managing in-house maintenance teams.
• Certifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH or Legionella awareness preferred.
• Strong skills in upskilling staff and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: line-manage and mentor in-house engineers and handymen.
• Operational & Technical Management: oversee PPM and reactive maintenance of M&E systems.
• Contractor & Vendor Management: procure, schedule, and supervise external contractors; review RAMS and permits to work.
• Statutory Compliance & Health & Safety: ensure 100% compliance with L8, Legionella, BS7671, Fire Safety Act, EICRs, lift inspections.
• Resident & Stakeholder Relations: act as technical point of contact for Estate Manager and residents.
• Budgeting & Commercials: assist in managing hard services budgets, challenge quotes, and seek energy savings initiatives.

Skills

Technical background

Management experience

Certifications

Contractor management

Education

Trade qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Engineering)

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Technical Facilities Manager to lead hard services and operational delivery across a premier residential development in East London. You will own the site's mechanical, electrical, and building fabric infrastructure while directly managing an in-house team of engineers and handymen.

A key focus is upskilling and training your direct reports, managing external specialist contractors, maintaining full statutory compliance, and delivering a seamless service