At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering operations and manage a skilled team in a prestigious corporate environment.
- Company: Join a high-profile corporate headquarters in London Bridge with a strong client relationship.
- Benefits: Enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity for long-term career growth.
- Other info: Exciting refurbishment plans and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make an immediate impact in a dynamic role with significant visibility and influence.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in engineering operations and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a standout opportunity for an experienced Engineering Operations Manager to take full ownership of engineering services at a high-profile, multi-floor corporate headquarters in London Bridge. This is a senior leadership role where you'll lead from the front—driving performance, establishing credibility, and shaping the future of engineering delivery on a flagship site.
The Role
As Engineering Operations Manager, you will be accountable for the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of all building engineering and property maintenance operations, ensuring exceptional service standards in a prestige environment. You will:
- Lead and manage a multi-skilled on-site engineering team (including engineers, fabric staff, and an apprentice) operating across a 7-day rota
- Take full ownership of engineering operations, service delivery, and performance on site
- Deliver planned and reactive maintenance programmes, ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual obligations
- Drive KPI performance, WIP control, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Act as the key operational interface with the client, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
- Lead on health & safety, risk management, and incident response across all engineering activities
- Manage budgets, costs, and commercial controls, ensuring transparency and efficiency
The Environment
Prestigious, corporate HQ setting with a strong client relationship in place. Long-term site commitment with planned major refurbishment in the coming years. High visibility role with significant autonomy and responsibility from day one.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a confident, experienced leader who can step in and make an immediate impact:
Essential
- Proven experience managing engineering or building operations in a complex commercial or corporate environment
- Strong people leadership skills with experience managing technical teams
- Solid understanding of PPM, reactive maintenance, compliance, and H&S
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and client-facing capability
- Engineering background (HV knowledge highly advantageous)
- Track record of delivering KPIs and improving performance
Desirable
- Experience within integrated FM or contracted services environments
- Familiarity with CAFM systems and asset management tools
- Relevant engineering or facilities management qualifications
Engineering Operations Manager (1MLP) in London employer: Mitie Group plc.
Mitie Group plc. is an excellent employer that values its team members by providing a supportive work environment in Tutnalls, where collaboration and reliability are key. With flexible part-time hours, employees can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while benefiting from opportunities for personal growth and development within the company. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises safety, cleanliness, and exceptional service.
