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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