Engineering Manager
Location: Edinburgh City Centre
Salary: £38,798 + bonus & benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week (typically 9–5, including 1 weekend per month on a rota)
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Manager to lead the maintenance and facilities function at a high-profile, city-centre visitor attraction. This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on planning, people management, and operational excellence.
The role is approximately 75% leadership and planning and 25% hands-on technical support, ideal for an experienced Engineering Manager or an Engineering Supervisor ready to step into management.
Team Structure
2 Maintenance Engineers
1 Apprentice
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and manage the site maintenance team
Allocate and oversee daily workloads and priorities
Manage external contractors and specialist service providers
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation
Produce, review, and maintain risk assessments and safe systems of work
Plan and schedule preventative maintenance using a CMMS system
Respond to and oversee resolution of major breakdowns and faults
Maintain all facilities and technical systems across the attraction
Systems & Equipment
You’ll have responsibility for a diverse and interesting range of assets, including:
Facilities & building services (HVAC, air conditioning, generators, pumps, emergency lighting)
Theatre & AV systems (sound, lighting, projection)
Mechanical ride systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and motor-driven equipment
About You
Background in electrical or mechanical engineering
Recognised engineering qualification (electrical or mechanical)
Experience in facilities, building services, industrial, forces, theatre, or hospitality environments
Confident leader with strong communication skills
Comfortable working in a guest-facing environment
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and risk assessment processes
What’s On Offer
Salary: £38,798 (set salary)
Bonus: Non-contractual bonus up to 12.5%
Holiday: 33 days including bank holidays
Pension: 4% matched contribution
Life Assurance: 4x salary
Global attraction access passes for you, friends, and family
Retail, dining, and online discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Eyecare vouchers
Career Progression
This role offers excellent long-term career development within a large, well-established group, with genuine opportunities to progress across multiple sites and locations