M&E Manager

Location: Central London

Salary: £60,000

Contract: Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm + on call (1 in 6 weeks)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically grounded M&E Manager to take ownership of all Mechanical and Electrical services across a dedicated contract or portfolio. This is a crucial leadership role that requires you to combine your engineering expertise with commercial and managerial oversight. You will be responsible for driving performance, managing compliance, and ensuring asset reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Act as the subject matter expert for all M&E systems, including HVAC, BMS, LV/HV distribution, and critical plant. Provide advanced fault diagnosis and technical guidance to the engineering team.

• Operational Management: Direct, manage, and supervise the day-to-day work of the in-house engineering team and specialist subcontractors. Ensure all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks are completed on time and to contract specification.

• Compliance & Risk: Take full responsibility for Statutory and Regulatory compliance across the M&E portfolio. Ensure all safe systems of work (RAMS, SSoW) are strictly adhered to, protecting staff, clients, and assets.

• Performance & Finance: Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Assist the Contract Manager with budget control, managing Work in Progress (WIP), and sourcing/approving quotations for remedial and project works.

• Asset Strategy: Oversee the integrity of the asset register, contribute to lifecycle planning, and advise the client on strategic replacements and energy efficiency initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Technical Qualification (Essential): Must hold a minimum Level 3 technical qualification (e.g., NVQ, HNC/HND, City & Guilds) in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Building Services.

• Management Experience: Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within the facilities management or maintenance sector.

• Compliance Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of current UK health and safety regulations, including HTMs (where applicable) and statutory compliance relating to building services.

• Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills. Proficiency in using CAFM systems and maintenance management software.

Ready to lead complex M&E operations for a leading facilities management provider? Apply now!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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