Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager
Location: East London (Hybrid)
Rate: £500 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 Months Ongoing
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (Full Time)
Working Arrangement: 2 days on-site in East London, with 3 days attending site meetings or working from home
About the RoleWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager to join a local authority in East London on an initial 3-month ongoing contract.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of six mechanical engineering professionals, reporting directly to the Head of Technical Services.
The role involves overseeing mechanical engineering compliance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and improvement projects across a diverse corporate and leisure property portfolio comprising approximately 250 buildings.
The portfolio includes modern, BREEAM Excellent-rated buildings and historic properties dating back to the early 20th century.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of six mechanical engineering professionals, ensuring effective service delivery.
Oversee mechanical engineering compliance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and small works projects.
Act as the Responsible Person for Legionella management, ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
Provide technical leadership and specialist mechanical engineering advice across the Technical Services department.
Manage an annual programme of approximately 40–60 mechanical engineering projects, with a combined value of £3–£4 million.
Oversee mechanical building services across corporate and commercial properties, ensuring systems remain safe, compliant and operational.
Manage external contractors, consultants and service providers, monitoring performance, budgets and contract compliance.
Investigate and resolve complex mechanical engineering issues across a varied property portfolio.
Ensure maintenance activities and improvement projects are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, contractors and senio...
Senior Mechanical Engineer employer: VOX Consultants Careers
As a Building Safety Manager with our Local Authority in South East London, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to ensuring the safety and compliance of residential buildings. We offer a collaborative work culture that values your expertise and provides opportunities for professional growth, including mentorship and engagement with key stakeholders like the Building Safety Regulator. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying competitive pay and a supportive environment.
