Contract Supervisor (M&E / Building Services)
Location: South East England (Remote with travel)
Reporting to: Contract Manager
Company: Sowga Ltd
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The Role
We are seeking an experienced Contract Supervisor to lead and support a team of engineers across multiple sites in the South East. This is a predominantly remote role, with regular travel to client offices and operational sites as required.
You’ll play a critical role in ensuring planned and reactive maintenance activities are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with contractual SLAs — acting as the key link between engineers, subcontractors, administrators, and the Contract Manager.
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Key Responsibilities
Supervision & Service Delivery
* Supervise planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works in line with schedules on SimPRO and client platforms
* Allocate and coordinate work for on-site and mobile engineers
* Manage specialist subcontractors on site, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to specification
* Proactively escalate risks to statutory compliance, SLA delivery, or resourcing to the Contract Manager
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Ensure full compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation, including:
o Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
o Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
o Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
* Ensure site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are in place, reviewed at least every six months, and adhered to
* Raise and control permits to work and access permits
* Identify hazards, isolate unsafe plant where required, and ensure equipment is made safe
Systems, Reporting & Documentation
* Ensure engineers fully complete SimPRO instruction sets, including photographic evidence
* Review and upload subcontractor service sheets and documentation
* Investigate incidents or plant failures and produce clear, factual technical reports with lessons learned
* Maintain site logbooks, audits, drawings, and plant documentation
* Support the Contract Manager with monthly client reporting
Plant, Systems & Energy Management
* Maintain full operational knowledge of plant and services across assigned sites
* Carry out plant inspections, fault-finding, and operational checks
* Review plant run times and settings to identify energy efficiency and environmental improvements
* Monitor BMS systems and report faults or alarms
People Leadership & Development
* Lead, motivate, and support engineering teams
* Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and technical training
* Support development of engineers, including Authorised Person training where applicable
* Promote professional communication, presentation, and collaboration at all times
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What We’re Looking For
Essential
* City & Guilds Level II / III (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical discipline
* 18th Edition I.E.E
* Strong Building Services / M&E background
* Excellent knowledge of safe electrical working practices
* Proven experience supervising engineers or leading technical teams
* Customer-focused and flexible working approach
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
* City & Guilds BS 2391 Level 3 – Inspection & Testing
* IOSH Working Safely
* PASMA and IPAF (1b / 3a / 3b)
* Unvented Hot Water Systems training
* High Voltage systems experience
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Working Environment
* Remote-based role with regular travel to offices and client sites
* Occasional out-of-hours or weekend work to support planned maintenance and projects
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Interview Process
* Stage 1: Initial Microsoft Teams interview
* Stage 2: Face-to-face interview