Canopy
EMEA Engineering Director (Facilities Management Services)
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About the Role
We have been instructed to appoint an EMEA Engineering Director to lead engineering excellence across a large, multi-country facilities management portfolio. This role will drive technical strategy, engineering compliance, asset management, and operational performance across complex client estates throughout the UK & Europe.
You will play a critical role in shaping engineering standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, improving asset performance, and supporting major account growth across mission-critical and corporate environments.
This is a senior leadership position requiring a blend of strategic thinking, technical authority, and operational delivery expertise within the facilities management or built environment sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the EMEA engineering strategy aligned with organisational goals and client requirements.
- Provide technical leadership across all engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical,
- Lead and mentor regional engineering teams, fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and technical excellence.
- Ensure full compliance with regional engineering regulations, statutory obligations, and safety standards.
- Establish and maintain engineering governance frameworks, policies, and best practice standards.
- Act as the senior technical authority for engineering compliance across the EMEA portfolio.
- Drive improvements in asset reliability, lifecycle management, and engineering performance.
- Standardise maintenance methodologies and engineering processes across multiple countries.
- Support operational teams in delivering high-quality engineering services to key accounts.
- Partner with commercial and operations teams to support new business opportunities and technical solutions.
- Engage with senior client stakeholders as the technical subject matter expert.
- Lead technical mobilisation of major contracts and complex sites.
- Champion engineering innovation including digital maintenance, smart buildings, energy optimisation, and decarbonisation initiatives.
- Support clients in achieving sustainability, energy efficiency, and ESG targets.
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