Engineering Manager : Facilities Management
Location: Central London
Salary: Up to GBP70,000 + car allowance
Contract: Full time: Monday : Friday 8am : 5pm
Role Purpose
We are looking for a high‑calibre Engineering Manager to lead technical service delivery across a complex and fast‑paced estate. As the technical lead, you will be responsible for the management of all mechanical, electrical, and fabric maintenance, ensuring 100% statutory compliance, operational continuity, and the implementation of energy‑efficient solutions.
This role is specifically suited for an electrically biased professional with a strong background in either Critical Infrastructure (Data Centres, Banking) or High‑Footfall Retail environments, where plant availability and customer experience are mission‑critical.
Key Responsibilities
Technical and Operational Leadership
* Serve as the primary point of escalation for all technical issues, focusing on LV/HV electrical distribution, critical cooling, and BMS optimisation.
* Oversee the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks, ensuring all works are completed within contractual SLAs and to the highest industry standards.
* Manage zero‑downtime environments, overseeing UPS systems, standby generators, and disaster recovery testing (if applicable).
* Identify and lead lifecycle replacement projects, from initial scoping and technical specification through to delivery and commissioning.
People and Performance Management
* Manage, mentor, and develop a multi‑disciplinary team of engineers and supervisors.
* Conduct regular performance reviews and identify training needs to ensure the team remains at the forefront of technical excellence.
* Lead procurement and performance auditing of specialist vendors, ensuring strict adherence to site‑specific technical and safety protocols.
* Ensure statutory compliance with UK legislation, maintaining accurate digital and physical logbooks for audits.
* Implement and govern robust Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), managing the Permit to Work system and reviewing high‑risk RAMS.
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications (Essential)
* Fully qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Electrical discipline.
* Must hold an ILM Level 3 (minimum), CMI, or equivalent management qualification.
* 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
* IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate (desirable).
Experience
* Proven experience in an Engineering Management role within either a Critical Environment or a Large‑Scale Retail Portfolio.
* Demonstrable experience managing complex LV/HV systems and large‑scale HVAC plant.
* Experience managing significant budgets and delivering technical projects on time and within budget.
* Advanced proficiency in using CAFM systems and BMS for data‑driven decision‑making.
If you are a technical leader who combines engineering expertise with a modern approach to people management, we would like to hear from you.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and wor
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