A leading Facilities Management organisation is seeking an Engineering Manager in Greater Manchester to take full technical and operational leadership of a prestigious, newly refurbished heritage building.
This is a unique opportunity to oversee the transition from project completion into full operational delivery, leading a highly skilled engineering team while ensuring the long-term performance, compliance, and preservation of one of the UK's most significant built environments.
The Role As the Engineering Manager, you'll:
Lead the successful soft landing from construction into operational service, acting as the technical authority throughout the transition.
Coordinate engineering, commissioning, design and client teams to ensure a seamless technical handover.
Review and validate commissioning plans, integrated systems testing, asset information and operational documentation.
Oversee all Hard FM services including electrical distribution, HVAC, BMS, life safety systems, water services and specialist building systems.
Lead, develop and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team alongside specialist subcontractors.
Ensure all engineering activities comply with statutory regulations, health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
Develop maintenance strategies, lifecycle plans and operational procedures to maximise asset performance.
Monitor building performance, identify risks and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Act as the technical lead for compliance, including building safety, fire safety, electrical systems and water hygiene.
Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders while maintaining contract KPIs and service excellence. You To be successful in the role of Engineering Manager, you'll bring:
Proven experience in a senior engineering management position within complex, high-value commercial or public-sector buildings.
Strong background in hard facilities management and building services engineering.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing specialist contractors.
Demonstrable experience supporting commissioning, soft landings or major building handovers.
Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, BMS and life safety systems.
Strong understanding of UK statutory compliance, Building Safety legislation and engineering governance.
Outstanding stakeholder management, leadership and communication skills.
Experience working within listed buildings, heritage environments or other technically complex facilities would be highly advantageous. What's in it for you? Join a forward-thinking Facilities Management organisation delivering engineering excellence across some of the UK's most prestigious assets. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the long-term performance of a flagship building while working alongside highly skilled engineering professionals.
Offering a competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus an excellent benefits package including:
Pension Scheme
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Employee discount schemes
Gym membership discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Ongoing training, professional development and support towards further qualifications Apply Now! If you're an experienced Engineering Manager looking to lead the operation of a landmark engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year