Engineering Supervisor Full Time

Randstad Construction & Property

Job Title: Engineering supervisor (Building Maintenance)

Location: Central London (Zone 1)

Salary: 55,000 + on call allowance + overtime

Hours: Monday – friday: 8am – 5pm

We are seeking a highly competent and technically astute Engineering Supervisor to join our team at a key commercial site in Central London. This pivotal role requires a strong electrical engineering background, a meticulous approach to compliance and documentation, and the ability to lead and guide a team of engineers.

The Role:

As a Technical Supervisor, you will be a crucial interface between management and the on-site engineering team, ensuring the highest standards of technical delivery, compliance, and safety. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Technical Oversight & Leadership: Providing hands-on technical guidance, support, and quality control for planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across all M&E building services, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems.
• Team Supervision: Directly supervising and mentoring a team of multi-skilled engineers, allocating tasks, monitoring performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.
• Permit to Work (PTW) System Management: Acting as a Permit Authorising Individual (PAI) or working towards this status, responsible for the diligent writing, issuing, and cancelling of permits for high-risk activities (e.g., hot works, confined spaces, electrical isolations). Ensuring strict adherence to safe systems of work.
• E-log Book Management: Ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all maintenance records within e-log book systems (e.g., SFG20, CAFM systems like Maximo, Planet FM, Concept Evolution). Utilising these systems for scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
• Electrical Expertise: Carrying out advanced electrical fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide range of building services equipment, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, access control, and associated M&E plant.
• Compliance & Audit Readiness: Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with statutory regulations (e.g., Electricity at Work Regulations), industry standards, and internal company policies. Preparing for and supporting internal and external audits.
• Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS): Reviewing and ensuring the quality and completeness of RAMS for all site activities.
• Resource Coordination: Assisting with the planning and scheduling of resources (manpower, materials, tools) to optimise efficiency and minimise disruption.
• Client Liaison: Supporting the Contract/Account Manager in technical discussions with clients, providing expert advice, and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Health & Safety: Championing a robust health and safety culture, conducting tool-box talks, and ensuring all works are executed safely.

What We’re Looking For:

• Electrical Qualifications: Hold relevant electrical qualifications to City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent)
• E-log Book Proficiency: Demonstrable experience with e-log book systems (e.g., SFG20 compliant platforms, specific CAFM systems) for recording maintenance activities, asset management, and compliance documentation.
• Supervisory Experience: Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader, or lead engineer role within building maintenance or facilities management.
• IT Proficiency: Competent in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and various CAFM/e-log book software.

Why Join?

• Impactful Role: Play a key part in maintaining critical infrastructure and ensuring operational excellence.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advanced technical training, professional development, and career progression within a leading company.
• Modern Environment: Work with modern M&E systems and embrace digital maintenance practices

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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