Engineering Services Manager

Position: Engineering Services Manager
Location: Essex / East London Region
Company: Managing Agent
Salary: £70 - 80,000
Benefits: Annual Bonus, Pension Scheme, Healthcare

Our client is a global property & real estate organization, working across both commercial and residential sectors. They require an Engineering Manager to be based at one of their long-standing retail campuses in the Essex / East London area. This role will be the technical services lead for all functions and services within the building. The individual will be an expert in a variety of engineering and technical disciplines and will act as the technical ambassador for the development, its occupiers, and customers. The guideline salary for this position is up to £80,000 for the right individual, along with an attractive benefits package including annual bonus, healthcare, pension, and progression planning.

This is a client and customer-facing role. Key responsibilities include implementing and maintaining effective management of systems and procedures for the delivery and continuity of service of the Mechanical, Electrical, VT, Public Health, IT Infrastructure Services, and Energy performance across the development, while protecting and enhancing the landlord's assets. The role also involves active management of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing for all users of the Estate.

Reporting into the Centre Director, this role works alongside and collaborates with the property and facilities team, deputizing where necessary. The individual will provide strategic technical direction, strong leadership, and operational planning and solutions covering MEP, VT operations, and Energy Management to provide a world-class service. They will act as the Managing Agent interface for technical activity with support from the company's central engineering team.

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates must be fully qualified in an engineering discipline (mechanical/electrical), ideally having served a full apprenticeship. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Senior Engineering Management role, or as a hard-services Account Manager/Director within the facilities & maintenance sector is required. Additional training such as IOSH/NEBOSH, Degree / HND / Chartered status, or management training (ILM/Chartered) would be desirable.

Duties will include:

Operational/Technical
Assist in the oversight of technical services, ensuring proactive asset management, cost-effective solutions, and compliance with CAFM systems and energy reporting.
Support the development of energy conservation and environmental programs, aligning with the client's ESG strategy.
Implement energy management initiatives through smart optimization programs and decarbonization initiatives.
Review building energy analytics to adjust system settings to optimize energy use. Lead on energy conservation by identifying and implementing various options for saving energy.

MEP Management
Develop and maintain maintenance strategies for facilities, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and lease requirements.
Ensure adherence to the technical obligations within the occupier lease agreements on behalf of the Landlord and occupiers.
Manage all base build defects, ensuring the information on the defect is sent to the relevant parties until rectified.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
Understand and report on energy performance, utilizing ESG KPIs across Energy, Carbon, and Water.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
Support tenant fit-outs, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, statutory requirements, and energy efficiency standards.
Lead ESG initiatives and energy awareness among tenants.

This is an exciting opportunity for an existing Engineering/Technical Manager to transition to a client-side role, based outside of central London, making it ideal for those traveling from the Essex / East London area. Working on behalf of a market-leading Real Estate firm, this position offers internal training and progression opportunities that should not be missed.
Daniel Oldfield