Senior Engineering Manager - Estate & Facilities

Position: Senior Engineering Manager – Estate & Facilities
Contract: Permanent/Full Time
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: Central London (multiple landmark sites)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week + on-call rota (1 week in 4)
Benefits: Career progression, unique working environment, leadership role
 
Are you an experienced Engineering Manager looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity? This is a rare chance to take a senior leadership role managing the engineering and smart building systems across a portfolio of prestigious sites, including a brand-new landmark development.
 
This in-house position offers the chance to step away from FM providers and work directly with a leading cultural institution, overseeing cutting-edge smart building integration and operational excellence. You will be instrumental in shaping the transition from construction to full operation at a brand-new site, ensuring seamless performance across multiple historic and modern buildings.
 
Role Overview:
 
As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will oversee the engineering operations across multiple high-profile sites, leading a technical team while ensuring the highest standards of building performance, compliance, and efficiency. This is a strategic role, managing complex building systems, integrating smart technologies, and optimising operational processes.
 
Key Responsibilities:

Lead engineering operations across multiple key locations, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
Manage the commissioning and integration of smart building technologies to enhance visitor experience and operational performance.
Provide leadership and development to a team, including the Chief Electrician and an Electrical Apprentice.
Monitor and optimise building performance data, implementing predictive maintenance strategies.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and enforce health & safety best practices.
Manage contractor performance and oversee outsourced engineering services.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, communicating technical insights to non-technical teams.
Drive continuous improvement, ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of engineering innovation.  
Requirements:

Proven experience managing engineering operations within complex building environments.
Strong expertise in smart building technologies, BMS systems, and IoT integration.
Leadership experience with a track record of developing and managing technical teams.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.
Knowledge of compliance, health & safety regulations, and contract management in FM service provision.
Engineering degree in a relevant discipline.  
Why Apply?

Direct in-house role – step away from FM providers and work directly for an esteemed institution.
Work on a landmark project – play a key role in the transition of a major new development.
Innovative environment – drive cutting-edge smart building integration.
Career progression – lead a team, shape strategy, and be at the forefront of building management innovation.  
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Engineering Manager looking to take on a high-profile role, leading engineering innovation across a diverse portfolio of historic and modern spaces. Apply today to be part of something truly special