_{27th August, 2025}

Engineering Manager 
Waterloo
£60,000

Our client is looking for someone who has strong experience in leading the hard services element within High-End Residential buildings. You will be responsible for four high-end buildings in Waterloo.

Key Duties

• Manage the day-to-day operation, servicing, and testing of all building systems, including M&E, HVAC, lighting, life safety, access control, water systems, and critical infrastructure.
• Ensure all systems operate effectively and are maintained in line with SFG20 standards and manufacturer specifications.
• Line-manage a team of 3–4 Engineers, providing leadership, direction, and support.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, including logs, asset registers, compliance documentation, and digital audit trails.
• Ensure the site is fully compliant with all legislative and regulatory requirements, including fire safety, water hygiene, electrical safety, pressure systems, lift safety, and HVAC.
• Deliver PPM programmes in accordance with statutory and contractual obligations.
• Support and implement site-wide risk assessments, to ensure timely completion of remedial actions.
• Oversee all hard services contractor, managing performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Escalate defects or non-compliance, ensure remedial works are delivered, and contribute to contractor procurement, tenders, and performance reviews.
• Manage a live system of PPMs, statutory inspections, and reactive maintenance across all residential buildings.
• Prioritise, assign, and monitor work orders to ensure completion within agreed SLAs.
• Oversee engineer workload, ensuring adequate call-out cover and escalation processes are in place.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have completed an apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering, supported by relevant certification or a higher-level qualification in engineering, facilities management, or building services.
• Health & Safety credentials such as IOSH, SSSTS, or NEBOSH are highly desirable. Additional training in compliance systems, CAFM platforms, or BMS software will be considered an advantage.
• Proven experience in high-end residential or mixed-use buildings is essential, along with a strong background in delivering PPM programmes and ensuring full statutory compliance.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills are required, with a demonstrable track record of successfully leading and developing teams.

Job Details

• Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
• £60,000
• Excellent package - Private dental & health care, pension of up to 15% and 25 days annual leave
• Opportunity to work client direct with opportunities to move up further within the business
• Training to be provided

Posted by Luke Clark

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