Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Central London

Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 (On call 1 in 2)

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a high-calibre Engineering Manager to manage day-to-day engineering operations and maintenance, ensuring business continuity, service delivery, and compliance with high standards. This role demands strong technical, man-management, IT, and financial control skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Maintenance Management: Oversee planned and reactive electrical/mechanical maintenance, defect reporting, asset repairs, and ensure timely completion via CMMS. Manage statutory compliance (Fire, Water Hygiene, F-Gas, etc.) and produce engineering reports. Coordinate all site-based engineering works, support client fit-outs, and participate in emergency call-out rota 1 in 3.
• Works & Subcontractor Management: Administer and quote for additional works, manage project costing, and oversee specialist subcontractors. Operate permit-to-work systems and ensure subcontractor compliance, supervision, and reporting.
• Technical Operations: Possess full operational knowledge of site plant/services, including start-up, shutdown, fault finding (electrical, control, HVAC), and isolation procedures. Manage equipment isolation for maintenance and ensure safe working systems. Responsible for managing BMS fault logs and coordinating building shutdowns/system tests.
• Personnel & H&S Management: Promote and ensure engineering staff compliance with company policies, manage absenteeism, and maintain professional conduct. Ensure strict adherence to H&S policies, conduct risk assessments/method statements, deliver toolbox talks, and report incidents.
• Financial Management: Ensure cost-effective purchases, obtain necessary authorisations, and accurately allocate all spending. Manage overtime and engineering resources to maximise profitability.