Senior Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Manager

Notting Hill Genesis Group; London Borough of Islington; Remote; GBP 73.000 - 81.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Excellent annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption‑

Health cash plan

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance x4 salary

Zusammenfassung

Notting Hill Genesis Group is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the engineering assurance function across housing and communal spaces. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team of engineers, inspectors and technical assurance specialists, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will drive performance, lead inspections, manage contractor relationships and provide escalation support to protect residents.

Qualifikationen

• A Level 4 qualification, or equivalent, in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Professional membership of a relevant body, such as CIBSE or IET, or willingness to work towards membership.
• Strong technical knowledge of M&E systems, with experience in a regulated housing environment (heating, gas, electrical safety, fire safety).
• Understanding of Building Safety Act, Gas Safety Regulations, electrical safety standards and CDM regulations.
• Experience leading technical teams, overseeing works and guiding contractors.
• Experience delivering inspection and assurance activities and managing incidents/escalations.
• People management skills, including leading remote/field teams, with clear guidance on technical issues.
• Excellent judgment, problem solving and ability to communicate with residents, contractors and colleagues.
• Awareness of cost/value considerations in operational decisions.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Aufgaben

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of M&E engineering assurance across homes and communal environments.
• Manage performance and capacity of engineering, inspection and assurance teams with clear priorities.
• Ensure monthly technical inspections are completed and life-safety issues are identified and escalated.
• Oversee the certification review process with evidence-based, timely responses.
• Provide on-site and out-of-hours technical presence to support contractor activity and resolve queries.
• Improve technical quality through desktop reviews and site audits with constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate inspection, certification and assurance records for audits and asset data integrity.
• Monitor performance using data to identify trends, risks and quality improvements.
• Lead, manage and develop the engineering team, keeping up-to-date with legislation and standards.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

People management

Communication

Risk assessment

Contractor management

Technical M&E knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

# Vacancies Senior Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Manager## Job Introduction**What you’ll do**We are looking for an experienced M&E engineering professional to lead the operational delivery of engineering assurance across our M&E and Fire Safety systems.You will manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, inspectors and technical assurance specialists, ensuring that works delivered to homes and communal environments meet the required technical, safety and quality standards.Providing independent oversight of contractor performance, you will help maintain safe, reliable and consistent services for residents. Through your team, you will also ensure there is a responsive technical presence to manage incidents and provide out-of-hours support when required.**How you’ll make a difference**You will ensure that M&E and Fire Safety systems across our homes and communal environments are consistently assessed, inspected and supported. Your leadership will strengthen engineering assurance, improve the quality and reliability of contractor-delivered works and help identify technical and safety risks at an early stage.By leading our engineering, inspection and assurance teams, you will deliver a coordinated service that supports safe and compliant outcomes for residents and builds confidence in the technical quality of our services.**How you’ll do it*** Lead the day-to-day delivery of M&E engineering assurance, ensuring inspections, technical support and assurance activities are coordinated and delivered consistently across homes and communal environments.* Manage the performance and capacity of engineering, inspection and technical assurance teams, setting clear priorities and ensuring resources are used effectively.* Ensure monthly technical inspections are completed and that issues affecting life safety systems are identified, reported and escalated appropriately.* Oversee the certification review process, ensuring submissions are reviewed promptly, supported by clear evidence and aligned with relevant engineering standards.* Ensure engineering teams provide a consistent and professional technical presence on site and during out-of-hours emergencies, supporting contractor activity and resolving technical queries.* Work with contractors and internal teams to improve technical quality through desktop reviews and site audits, providing constructive challenge and clear feedback on performance.* Ensure inspection, certification and assurance records are accurate, complete and reliable, supporting audit requirements and the integrity of asset data.* Monitor engineering performance and use data and insight to identify trends, highlight risks and support improvements in quality and service delivery.* Lead, manage and develop the engineering team, maintaining current knowledge of legislation, regulatory requirements and professional standards across the service.**The ideal candidate**We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.You will have strong technical knowledge of M&E systems and experience working within a regulated environment. You will understand how relevant legislation, standards and regulatory requirements apply within housing, including those relating to building safety, gas, electrical safety, fire safety and construction management.You will also have experience leading technical teams, overseeing works and providing guidance on complex issues and escalations. You will be able to assess risks, make sound decisions and communicate technical information clearly to colleagues, contractors and residents.*Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate**competence**.* *If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification**.***Essential:*** A Level 4 qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline, such as an HNC in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.* Professional membership of a relevant body, such as CIBSE or IET, or a willingness to work towards professional membership.* Strong technical knowledge of M&E systems, with experience working in a regulated environment and a working understanding of heating, including gas, and Fire Safety systems.* A strong understanding of M&E-related legislation, standards and regulatory requirements, and how these are applied within housing, including the Building Safety Act, Gas Safety Regulations, electrical safety standards and testing requirements, Fire Safety legislation, fire risk assessment frameworks and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.* Experience in a senior technical or operational role, including setting and applying standards, overseeing works and working with contractors or direct labour organisations.* Experience delivering inspection and assurance activities, including checking the quality of work, identifying issues and ensuring appropriate action is taken or escalated.* Strong people management skills, with experience leading remote or field-based teams and providing guidance on technical issues and escalations.* Experience managing complex issues and escalations involving residents, contractors and internal teams.* Good judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, make decisions and provide constructive challenge.* The ability to communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders, including colleagues, contractors and residents.* A basic understanding of cost and value considerations when making operational decisions.* A full, clean UK driving licence.This is a people manager role. You will be responsible for setting clear expectations, managing performance and developing the capability of the engineering team to support the consistent delivery of high-quality assurance services.**What’s in it for you?**Once you join us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You’ll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.Benefits include:* Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)* Generous pension scheme* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)* Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.* Health cash plan* Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.* Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan* Cycle to work scheme.* Life Assurance x 4 annual salary**All about us**Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 65,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,800 employees.For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments.To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/**Selection Process**Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! **Closing date is 8 November.**Step 2: Successful candidates will be asked to do an assessmentStep 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interviewPlease apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via [e-mail] reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.### Attached documents* Values at NHG.pdf* Senior M&E Engineering Manager.pdfApply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Senior Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Manager* **Salary** £72,935 to £81,039 per annum for 35 hours per week.* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** nhg/TP/36088/2035* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Working Hours** 35* **Location** 2 Killick St, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 22 October, 2026* **Closing Date** 8 November, 2026