Site Engineering Manager

An Engineering Manager with experience of the Building Services industry is needed bt a growing M&E Services company.

You will be responsible for a portfolio of contract sites throughout the UK. The role is responsible for supporting Key Account Management team and site-based engineering teams in delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) services.

Your key responsibilities will be as follows: -

• Act as the technical authority for M&E services across the regional contract portfolio.
• Oversee engineering activities including planned maintenance, statutory compliance, and delivery of critical works.
• Review and validate engineering risk assessments, method statements, switching schedules, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure engineering standards align with relevant legislation, industry best practice, and company policies.
• Provide expert technical support to the Account Management and service delivery teams
• Assist in the development and implementation of engineering service
• Attend client meetings, presenting technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support mobilisation of new sites and transitions, ensuring engineering delivery models are robust and fit for purpose.
• Deliver technical training, coaching, and competency development to site-based engineers and supervisors.
• Identify skills gaps and collaborate with HR/L&D to support succession planning and competency frameworks.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and professional development.
• Provide governance, planning assurance, and oversight for high-risk/critical engineering activities including shutdowns, electrical switching, and intrusive maintenance and ensure appropriate resource allocation, contingency planning, and risk management strategies are in place.
• Lead investigations into technical issues, equipment failures, operational disruptions, or compliance breaches.

KEY SKILLS

The successful candidate will need a strong technical background in Building Services Engineering (mechanical or electrical bias) with significant experience in a technical leadership or senior engineering role. An in-depth knowledge of statutory compliance, industry standards, and engineering best practice is essential with a HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.

You will need a proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop engineering team, excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and ideally have AP/CP status in relevant disciplines (HV, LV, Confined Spaces, etc.). Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it. You will also need experience supporting multiple sites or national contracts and ideally have knowledge of CAFM systems and asset management methodologies. Travel to sites across the UK will be required with a full UK driving licence preferred.

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If you would like more information about this exciting opportunity please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV