Job Description
Solutions Manager (M&E Maintenance)
Full-Time | Permanent Monday to Friday | 09:00 – 17:30
Shape Technical Solutions. Drive Commercial Success.
Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for designing innovative maintenance solutions that win business and deliver real value to clients?
We're looking for a commercially minded Solutions Manager to play a pivotal role in the development of technically robust, compliant, and commercially competitive maintenance solutions across a diverse portfolio of facilities management and building services contracts.
This is an exciting opportunity to move beyond traditional estimating and become a key contributor to the company's growth strategy, working closely with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to develop winning bids and long-term maintenance solutions.
The Role
As Solutions Manager, you will act as the technical lead throughout the pre-sales and tender process, designing end-to-end maintenance strategies that support successful contract bids, mobilisations, and service delivery.
You'll combine your engineering expertise with commercial awareness to create practical, innovative solutions that meet client requirements, statutory obligations, and operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop compliant and optimised M&E maintenance solutions for new contracts, re-tenders, and major service variations
* Act as the technical authority throughout pre-sales and tender activities
* Design maintenance methodologies, asset management strategies, and technical solution proposals
* Ensure all solutions meet statutory, regulatory, and industry compliance standards
* Conduct site surveys, asset reviews, and technical due diligence assessments
* Support bid/no-bid decisions through technical risk evaluation
* Participate in client meetings, presentations, and technical clarification sessions
* Work closely with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure solutions are both commercially viable and operationally deliverable
* Support mobilisation planning and smooth transition from tender award to operational delivery
* Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiencies, and value-added service enhancements
About You
You will be a technically strong engineering professional with experience developing maintenance solutions within facilities management, building services, or a related service-led environment.
You will be comfortable engaging with clients and senior stakeholders, translating complex technical requirements into clear, structured, and commercially effective solutions.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong engineering background within Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services disciplines
* Experience supporting tenders, bids, or technical solution development
* Sound understanding of maintenance strategies, asset management, and statutory compliance
* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical excellence and cost considerations
* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Desirable
* Experience presenting at tender interviews and client meetings
* Knowledge of CAFM systems and asset data analysis
* Experience supporting contract mobilisation activities
* Understanding of facilities management and maintenance contract delivery
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your technical expertise will directly influence business growth and operational success. You'll work on high-profile opportunities, collaborate with experienced professionals, and play a key role in shaping innovative maintenance solutions that make a real impact.
If you're looking for a position that combines engineering excellence, commercial strategy, and client engagement, we'd love to hear from you.