Engineering Manager

Overview

In this role you will own the engineering and technical operations across a prestigious commercial property portfolio in London. You will lead delivery of engineering excellence, ensure statutory compliance, and optimise building performance across multiple assets. You will work closely with Building Managers, Property Managers and contractors to drive energy efficiency and lifecycle improvements. This is a high-visibility position offering impact through leading projects, managing budgets, and engaging senior stakeholders.

Pay / Benefits

• £65,000 basic salary + benefits package
• Prestigious West End location
• Career development within a leading property management organisation
• Exposure to major engineering projects and senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee engineering operations across a portfolio of commercial properties with high service standards.
• Take responsibility for the engineering performance of a flagship 300,000 sq ft office building and wider portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, Health & Safety regulations, and industry best practice.
• Oversee preventive and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical and building services systems.
• Manage specialist engineering contractors, monitoring performance against contracts, KPIs and SLAs.
• Provide technical guidance to Building Managers, Property Managers and operational teams.
• Support delivery of engineering projects, plant replacements, lifecycle works and capex programmes.
• Assist with engineering budgets, identifying efficiencies and value for money.
• Conduct technical audits and reviews of engineering performance.
• Develop relationships with clients, occupiers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve building performance, energy efficiency and sustainability across the portfolio.

Key requirements

• Strong background in mechanical and electrical building services engineering, ideally in commercial offices.
• Experience in Engineering Manager, Technical Services Manager or senior engineering roles.
• Experience overseeing operations across complex commercial buildings or multiple assets.
• Excellent knowledge of statutory compliance, building services maintenance and Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong contractor management experience with ability to challenge performance and maintain high service standards.
• Experience supporting engineering projects, lifecycle planning and capital works.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Mechanical and electrical building services engineering
• Planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance management
• Contractor management
• Lifecycle planning and capital works

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