Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering
£80,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Bonus
Hybrid – Manchester

We are working with a leading organisation in the residential sector who are seeking a highly skilled Head of Engineering to take ownership of their Mechanical & Electrical operations across a large UK estate.

With 30+ residential sites and a strong in-house engineering function, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader with strong Mechanical expertise to step into a high-profile role.

The Role As Head of Engineering, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of six Regional Engineers/Supervisors who oversee site-level maintenance and contractor management.
• Oversee delivery of all planned and reactive maintenance across the estate, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, safety standards, and best practice.
• Drive optimisation of M&E assets, with a strong focus on Mechanical systems.
• Manage and deliver capital expenditure projects, from survey and scoping through to completion.
• Oversee service desk operations, ensuring SLAs are met and downtime is minimised.
• Liaise with development teams on new-build projects, influencing M&E design standards and ensuring smooth handover into operations.
• Manage budgets, reporting monthly performance against spend and ensuring value through contractor and supplier management.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and energy efficiency across all engineering operations.

About You

• Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Mechanical bias strongly preferred).
• Experienced in leading multi-site engineering or facilities teams.
• Strong technical background in managing complex M&E systems across large estates.
• Proven ability to manage contractors, budgets, and capital projects.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Flexibility to travel across the UK estate as required.

Package

• £80,000 basic salary
• Bonus scheme (typically £10k–£15k, uncapped)
• £5,000 car allowance
• Hybrid working (1–2 days WFH, rest split between Manchester HQ and site visits)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation in a pivotal leadership role, with the scope to shape engineering strategy and deliver real impact across a diverse and expanding portfolio.

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