Overview
Job Type: Permanent • Job Sector: Engineering • Region: London • Location: London • Salary Description: Competitive + Excellent benefits • Posted: 26/09/2025 • Recruiter: Sodexo • Job Ref: SDX/TP/736016/148455 • Job Views: 1
We’re currently looking for a skilled and motivated Engineering Supervisor to join our Technical Services team based at the Greenwich Campus, University of Greenwich. In this role, you'll be leading the on-site residential M&E team overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance, and playing a hands-on part in both planned and reactive maintenance. You’ll be a key point of contact for ensuring the smooth running of essential building services across the campus, working closely with our Engineering Lead, Facilities Manager, and wider Sodexo team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge and proven team management experience, looking to take ownership of a critical service in a high-profile university environment. If you enjoy leading from the front, problem-solving on the go, and want to work in a collaborative, purpose-led environment, this could be the perfect next step for you.
Responsibilities
What you’ll do:
* Lead and supervise a team of on-site engineers, supporting performance, training, and development
* Oversee the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across M&E and building fabric systems
* Coordinate daily operations with the Helpdesk team to ensure timely response to service requests
* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies, Safe Systems of Work, and Permit to Work procedures
* Carry out routine audits to maintain high standards of quality, compliance, and documentation
* Manage subcontractors and specialist suppliers, from scheduling to quality assurance and safety checks
* For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description
Qualifications
What you bring:
* HND or NVQ or equivalent in a relevant subject
* Extensive practical experience in building services and plant engineering with formal qualifications and relevant experience within a defined discipline, e.g. electrical, mechanical or similar
* Previous appointment as Authorised Person for one or more of the following disciplines, LV, Mechanical Services, Confined Spaces, Boiler and Pressure Systems or similar
* Experience working within or around World Heritage Listed properties, buildings and environments
* Excellent communications both written and verbal
* Numerate and computer literate
* Previous experience of managing a team of engineers
* Desirable: Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations
* Desirable: Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
* Desirable: Membership of Institute of Leadership and Management
* Desirable: IOSH Managing Safety
* Desirable: Emergency first aid qualification
What we offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
* Holiday entitlement starts at 26 days
* Contributory pension scheme
* Countless opportunities to grow within the company
* We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Contact Details
Sodexo
Tel: 01276 687 000
Contact: Mary Chukelu
Email: VPF8E2683A.567@vacancyposter.com
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