Head of Mechanical & Engineering (M&E)
Location : Flexible with UK-wide travel
Salary : Competitive commensurate with experience
Contract Type : Permanent, full time
Do you have what it takes to lead compliance and service excellence across a large, diverse housing portfolio? We're seeking a seasoned professional to step into the pivotal role of Head of Mechanical & Engineering (M&E) and help ensure our residents live safely and comfortably.
About the Role
As the Head of M&E, you’ll lead a highly skilled team and oversee the delivery and compliance of critical mechanical services — including gas safety, lift safety, communal heating, and other mechanical systems (excluding electrical). This is a strategic leadership role at the heart of our Resident & Building Safety function, where your decisions will directly impact resident wellbeing and regulatory assurance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Act as the subject matter expert on gas, lift, and mechanical systems safety and compliance
2. Lead contractor management for inspections, servicing, and remedial works
3. Develop and maintain robust policies and assurance frameworks
4. Drive customer-focused service delivery and transparent resident communication
5. Manage incident investigations and represent the organisation with regulators (, Gas Safe)
6. Monitor budgets, KPIs, and service performance to ensure value for money and continual improvement
7. Inspire and lead a high-performing, empowered team
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
8. Leadership experience in gas, lift, and mechanical safety services
9. In-depth knowledge of regulations: Gas Safety (Installation & Use) 1998, LOLER, etc.
10. Gas Safe Registered or equivalent
11. Proven success in contractor management and compliance delivery
12. Excellent communication, stakeholder, and team leadership skills
13. Full, clean UK driving licence
Desirable:
14. Experience in social housing or the public sector
15. HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering and/or NEBOSH/IOSH qualification
16. Budget and performance management expertise
Why Join Us?
17. Work for a purpose-driven organisation that puts resident safety first
18. Lead meaningful change and innovation in mechanical services
19. Collaborate with experienced professionals in a values-led environment
20. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing development, and career progression opportunities
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
21. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
22. Mental health support
23. Flexible working options
24. Access to online GP appointments
Finance
25. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
26. Quick and easy pension transfer service
27. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
28. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
29. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
30. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
31. Career progression and promotion opportunities
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Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.