Engineering Manager : High:End Commercial Landmark
Location: Central London
Salary: GBP67,000 + overtime + on call
Contract: Monday : Friday: 8am : 5pm
The Opportunity
We are seeking an elite Engineering Manager to lead the technical service delivery at a high:spec, prestigious commercial building in Central London.
Our client is a premier building services specialist renowned for maintaining some of the capitals most iconic corporate properties. This contract operates within a high:profile, landlord:and:tenant environment where engineering excellence, impeccable plant room standards, and white:glove customer service are the everyday standard. This is a strategic management appointment for a technical leader who wants to combine hands:on operational authority with robust commercial governance.
The Role
As the Engineering Manager, you will hold ultimate accountability for the buildings operational uptime, engineering compliance, and financial performance. Managing a dedicated on:site team of supervisors and multi:skilled engineers, you will act as the principal technical advisor to both the landlord and tenant representatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical and Operational Leadership
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Technical Authority: Serve as the final point of escalation for all technical, mechanical, and electrical queries on:site, with a strong focus on LV/HV distribution, critical cooling, and BMS optimisation.
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Maintenance Strategy: Govern the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs, ensuring 100 operational uptime for the buildings critical infrastructure.
Commercial and Financial Governance
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Financial Lifecycle: Manage the WIP:to:Invoice cycle, ensuring accurate billing, proactive debt resolution, and streamlined procurement.
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Account Growth: Identify site improvement projects, prepare detailed commercial quotes, and present business cases to the client to expand the extra works portfolio.
People and Performance Management
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Team Leadership: Provide technical mentorship, support, and line management for a high:performing engineering team, fostering a supportive, One Team culture of professional pride.
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Capability Development: Conduct regular appraisals, skills audits, and identify training pathways to keep your team at the forefront of the building services market.
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Subcontractor Management: Lead the procurement, coordination, and performance auditing of specialist supply:chain vendors.
HSE and Compliance Governance
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Statutory Compliance: Maintain 100 compliance across all mechanical, electrical, and public health systems. Ensure all technical logbooks are immaculate and audit:ready.
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Safe Systems of Work (SSoW): Implement and govern robust safe working practices, taking charge of high:risk RAMS reviews and the sites Permit to Work system.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a well:presented, polished technical professional who thrives in a corporate environment.
Technical Requirements:
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Qualifications: Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or City and Guilds equivalent) in an Electrical discipline
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Regulations and Safety: 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations and IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate.
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Experience: Proven track record in an Engineering Manager or high:level Technical Supervisor role within high:spec commercial offices, corporate headquarters, or Landlord and Tenant environments.
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System Knowledge: Proficient in the use of advanced CAFM platforms (e.g., Concept, Maximo) and building management systems (BMS).
Professional Attributes:
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Corporate Mindset: Exceptional communication skills with the capability to translate complex engineering challenges into clear, actionable advice for non:technical clients.
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Decisiveness: Strong leadership presence, capable of making calm, analytical decisions under pressure or in emergency fault