EQUANS is recruiting for an Engineering Supervisor to be based in Manchester (Manchester Town Hall). This is a permanent full‑time role, working 37 hours per week, with a competitive salary and benefits package.
General Overview
In this flagship role you will support the Engineering Manager in the technical and operational leadership of a newly refurbished £550m Grade I listed building. Your responsibilities will include guiding the asset through a soft‑landing phase into steady‑state operation while safeguarding the building’s historic, architectural, and cultural significance.
Key Accountabilities
* Support the soft‑landing process between construction, commissioning, design teams, and operational engineering.
* Review and validate commissioning plans, test scripts, and integrated systems testing.
* Engage in the full technical handover, including O&M manuals, asset data, drawings, control philosophies, and digital records.
* Verify systems operate in line with design intent, performance criteria, and conservation requirements.
* Maintain contract KPIs in steady‑state operation.
* Act as the supporting interface between construction teams, designers, commissioning engineers, and the client during handover and early occupation.
* Oversee and support commissioning, witnessing, snagging, and post‑occupancy evaluation.
* Ensure all O&M manuals, asset data, warranties, compliance documentation, and training are complete, accurate, and handed over effectively.
Hard Services Management
* Take supervisory responsibility for all hard services, including but not limited to:
o HV/LV electrical distribution and standby generation
o Electrical power and lighting
o Life safety systems (fire detection, suppression, evacuation)
o BMS and smart building technologies
o Water, drainage, and specialist heritage systems
o HVAC systems
* Review RAMS, method statements, and technical proposals prior to works.
* Ensure building systems perform efficiently, safely, and in compliance with statutory, regulatory, and conservation requirements.
Leadership & Workforce Management
* Supervise, motivate, and coordinate a multidisciplinary engineering and technical workforce, including in‑house teams and external specialists.
* Supervise a complex supply chain of specialist subcontractors, many operating in sensitive heritage conditions.
* Ensure clear roles, responsibilities, and performance standards across all disciplines.
* Promote a strong culture of safety, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Heritage & Compliance
* Ensure all engineering activities respect the constraints and sensitivities of a Grade I listed building.
* Work closely with conservation specialists, heritage bodies, and stakeholders to balance operational performance with preservation requirements.
* Maintain full compliance with statutory regulations, conservation consents, health & safety legislation, and best practice standards.
Operational Readiness & Performance
* Support the development and embed operational procedures, maintenance regimes, and lifecycle plans aligned to the asset’s long‑term value.
* Monitor system performance, energy efficiency, and resilience during early occupation and beyond.
* Identify risks, defects, or performance gaps and lead corrective actions promptly and effectively.
Technical Compliance & Risk
* Act as the technical support for statutory compliance, including:
o Building Safety Act obligations
o Fire safety systems and life‑critical assets
o Electrical safety and pressure systems
o Water hygiene and environmental compliance
* Maintain asset registers, compliance schedules, and certification.
* Implement permit‑to‑work, isolation procedures, and safe systems of work.
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
* Serve as a technical representative to the client, providing confidence, clarity, and expert leadership.
* Communicate complex engineering issues clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
* Support the reputation of the project and organisation through professionalism and technical excellence.
What can we offer you?
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Pension scheme.
* 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
* Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing app.
* Employee discount on major brands and retailers.
* Gym membership discounts.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.
Who are we looking for?
Essential
* Proven experience in a supervisory engineering role on large, complex buildings (£100m+) or supervising technical teams.
* Strong background in building services engineering and hard services operations.
* Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and specialist subcontractors.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Experience working with Grade I or II listed buildings or culturally significant assets.
* Extensive experience in hard services engineering management within complex, high‑risk, public or mission‑critical environments.
* Experience in soft landing, commissioning, or major system handovers.
* Strong technical knowledge across mechanical, electrical, and life‑safety systems.
* In‑depth understanding of UK statutory compliance and building safety legislation.
Desirable
* Chartered Engineer status (CIBSE, IET, IMECHE, or equivalent).
* Experience with smart buildings, BMS optimisation, and sustainability strategies.
* Knowledge of conservation‑led refurbishment and heritage governance.
Personal Attributes
* Calm, authoritative leader comfortable operating in high‑profile environments.
* Detail‑oriented with a whole‑life approach to asset performance.
* Collaborative, resilient, and solutions‑focused.
* Passionate about excellence in engineering, heritage stewardship, and operational delivery.
* Strong technical judgement and problem‑solving capability.
* Structured, methodical approach to risk and compliance.
* Clear technical communication with both operational and senior stakeholders.
* High attention to detail and asset‑protection mindset.
Experience
* Up‑to‑date, relevant industry knowledge.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
Qualifications
* 18th edition BS7671:2018.
* Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services – Electrical Installation.
* Testing and inspection 2391 or equivalent.
* Level 3 5839 Part 1 Fundamentals FD&A.
Legal & Diversity Statement
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the United Kingdom. Please note that there is no relocation package offered.
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