Contract Supervisor in Reading

Contract Supervisor (M&E / Building Services)

Location: South East England (Remote with travel)
Reporting to: Contract Manager
Company: Sowga Ltd

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Contract Supervisor to lead and support a team of engineers across multiple sites in the South East. This is a predominantly remote role, with regular travel to client offices and operational sites as required.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring planned and reactive maintenance activities are delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with contractual SLAs — acting as the key link between engineers, subcontractors, administrators, and the Contract Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision & Service Delivery

• Supervise planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works in line with schedules on SimPRO and client platforms

• Allocate and coordinate work for on‑site and mobile engineers

• Manage specialist subcontractors on site, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to specification

• Proactively escalates risks to statutory compliance, SLA delivery, or resourcing to the Contract Manager

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation, including:

  • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

  • Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999

  • Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

• Ensure site‑specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are in place, reviewed at least every six months, and adhered to

• Raise and control permits to work and access permits

• Identify hazards, isolate unsafe plant where required, and ensure equipment is made safe

Systems, Reporting & Documentation

• Ensure engineers fully complete SimPRO instruction sets, including photographic evidence

• Review and upload subcontractor service sheets and documentation

• Investigate incidents or plant failures and produce clear, factual technical reports with lessons learned

• Maintain site logbooks, audits, drawings, and plant documentation

• Support the Contract Manager with monthly client reporting

Plant, Systems & Energy Management

• Maintain full operational knowledge of plant and services across assigned sites

• Carry out plant inspections, fault‑finding, and operational checks

• Review plant run times and settings to identify energy efficiency and environmental improvements

• Monitor BMS systems and report faults or alarms

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, motivate, and support engineering teams

• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and technical training

• Support development of engineers, including Authorised Person training where applicable

• Promote professional communication, presentation, and collaboration at all times

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• City & Guilds Level II / III (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical discipline

• 18th Edition I.E.E

• Strong Building Services / M&E background

• Excellent knowledge of safe electrical working practices

• Proven experience supervising engineers or leading technical teams

• Customer-focused and flexible working approach

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• City & Guilds BS 2391 Level 3 – Inspection & Testing

• IOSH Working Safely

• PASMA and IPAF (1b / 3a / 3b)

• Unvented Hot Water Systems training

• High Voltage systems experience

Working Environment

• Remote-based role with regular travel to offices and client sites

• Occasional out-of-hours or weekend work to support planned maintenance and projects

Interview Process

• Stage 1: Initial Microsoft Teams interview

• Stage 2: Face-to-face interview