Head of Engineering & Risk Management - BBC in London

Location: UK Wide, preferably based in London, Manchester or Birmingham

Salary: £90,000 negotiable

Working Hours: 0800 to 1700 Monday to Friday

Benefits: Car Allowance, Private Healthcare, 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Job Purpose: This role provides strategic technical leadership and governance across the account, acting as the senior engineer and key advisor to the Strategic Account Director on all engineering matters. Responsible for leading a team of technical subject matter experts to evidence compliance with all technical and environmental legislative and statutory requirements, including technical risk management and business continuity. The role drives the development, implementation, and sustainment of a Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP), ensuring maintenance aligns with SFG-20 (or equivalent) standards and focusing on business-critical asset maintenance, Beyond Economical Repair (BER) asset management, and capital investment planning. It also delivers specialist engineering and energy system advice, oversees technical competence management and assurance delivery, supports all project activities with technical input, and leads the execution of the Capital Plan and carbon reduction initiatives.

About the role

What you'll do:

• Account Level Technical Stewardship: Ensure that all technical services are aligned to the Central EMCOR UK technical policy, statutory requirements and industry best practices (e.g., ISO 55000, SFG20, BS EN standards). Provide authoritative guidance on engineering governance, statutory interpretation, and regulatory alignment across the account.
• Account Assurance & Governance: Set and oversee the account Level 1 and Level 2 technical and asset management assurance activities and inform and oversee the Central Level 3 assurance programmes. Lead audits, compliance reviews, and root cause analysis for critical incidents or systemic issues. Own the technical risk register and escalation framework, ensuring transparent reporting and mitigation.
• Asset Management: Develop and implement an Asset Management strategy aligning all asset maintenance requirements with those required for the BBC. Responsible for ensuring maintenance standards assurance (latest SFG20), asset change management (for added/removed assets) and maintenance compliance. Lead the development of the annual Capital Plan, ensuring all LCAM, Carbon and Energy, workplace and maintenance issues are captured and costed for submission to the BBC.
• Customer and Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted technical relationships with senior client stakeholders. Support the development of EMCOR UK service and product business cases to support organic growth and inform customer strategic decision-making. Shape client confidence in delivery through proactive engagement and assurance reporting.
• Innovation and Asset Strategy Development: Identify and implement opportunities for self-delivery of services through engagement with other EMCOR UK accounts to drive best practices across the BBC account. Work with the Central Asset Management team to introduce the evolving Asset Dynamics toolkit across the account. Lead technical input to lifecycle investment plans, asset optimisation strategies, and carbon reduction pathways.
• Commercial & Strategic Enablement: Advise on technical risk, service capability, and asset condition in support of financial planning and strategic pursuits. Align technical service delivery with commercial commitments, KPIs, and sector transformation programmes.

Responsibilities:

Direct Line Management for the BBC Account: Asset Manager, Capital Plan Manager, Energy and Sustainability Manager and the Lead Technical SME.

Who you'll be:

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering (or transferrable people-based discipline) or similar related topic.
• Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional body (e.g., IET, IMechE) or working towards this.
• Proven track record in multi-site technical leadership.
• Extensive experience in compliance-led FM services including hard services, asset management, and project integration.
• Working knowledge and application of CAFM/CMMS systems, digital maintenance tools, and engineering planning platforms.
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of aspects of safety and risk management, including current safety issues, legislation, management and ISO standards.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO9001) with a high degree of procedural, technical and HSE compliance.
• Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on technical management issues.
• Experience of informing businesses in good practice technical management.
• Excellent writing, editing, analytical and organisational skills.
• IT literate including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Smartsheets and Visio.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate policy into scalable delivery frameworks.
• Exceptional communicator, able to influence at peer and executive level.
• Customer focused with the ability to develop strong relationships.
• Resilient leader who thrives in high-pressure environments and complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Commitment to team development, inclusive leadership, and continuous improvement.

Other Factors: Clean driving licence and willingness to travel through the UK to BBC sites.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices. Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed. Join us in building a better world at work.

EMCOR UK benefits:

• Industry leading maternity & paternity policies
• Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
• GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
• Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing
• Dental scheme
• Access to health assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries