Engineering Lead FTC in EC1

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Join Our Team as a Engineering Lead – Make an Impact Every Day\n\nEngineering Lead - University of Greenwich, 30 Park Row, Greenwich, London, SE10 9LS\n\n6 month Fixed Term Contract\nMonday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm 40hrs pw\nSalary: £55,000pa with excellent benefits\n\nLevel 3 or above in a recognised engineering discipline essential\n\nExcellent transport Links, enhanced annual leave (starting at 26 days with the potential to earn more)\n\nAt Sodexo, we believe in delivering outstanding service, fostering meaningful experiences, and empowering our teams to thrive.We’re on the lookout for a passionate and motivated Engineering Leadfor a 6 month Fixed Term contract to become an integral part of our dynamic team. \n\nAbout the Role\n\nIn this role, you’ll take the lead in directing the campus Hard FM/engineering function, managing a multi-disciplinary team and contractors to deliver safe, compliant M&E services, planned and reactive maintenance, and audit-ready operations against SLAs/KPIs, ensuring exceptional service and operational efficiency. You will manage 2 Supervisors and 13 Engineers, therefore great people management skills are essential.Your impact will be felt every day as you collaborate with a team dedicated to keeping the estate running smoothly for students and staff, strengthening statutory compliance and H&S, optimising resources and supplier performance, and elevating client satisfaction across the university.\n\nWhat you'll do\n\nLead, motivate, and develop a multi-skilled Hard FM team, setting clear objectives and driving high performance across engineering, compliance, and support roles\nOversee the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance (PPM & reactive) across all M&E systems, ensuring services are safe, compliant, and delivered to SLA/KPI targets\nEnsure full statutory compliance across the estate, including maintaining accurate logbooks, audit readiness, and adherence to Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work procedures\nManage subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and performance across all outsourced works\nMonitor and improve service delivery through data, audits, and performance reporting, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction\nCoordinate labour, resources, and materials effectively, working closely with the service desk to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of all maintenance activities\nBuild strong relationships with key stakeholders, including university partners and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and a collaborative approach to service excellenceFor a full list of responsibilities please read the attached job description\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nThe individual will require a high level of knowledge of building services systems and lead the site team from a technical perspective with a high level of technical ability.\nWill hold a recognised trade, electrical, mechanical, plumbing.\nMinimum 2 years management experience of a diverse workforce\nMinimum 2 years’ experience working within a TFM / IFM environment.\nConfident in using Microsoft office suite.\nExperienced in compiling performance reports and competent in presenting to management.\nExperience of using time management and payroll applications, including resource planning\nExtensive experience of hard services and associated regulations\nHave a good understanding of risk assessments and safe systems of work.\nExperience of preparing for internal and external FM audits\nConfident at building client and stakeholder relationships\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nAt Sodexo, this is more than just a job—it’s your chance to be part of something greater.We celebrate individuality, encourage purpose-driven work, and empower you to succeed on your own terms.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:\n\nA competitive salary & excellent benefits package.\n\nOpportunities for career growth and development.\n\nA diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace.\n\nAdditional Perks & Benefits\n\nUnlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing support platform.\n\nAn Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.\n\n24/7 access to a virtual GP service.\n\nExclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.\n\nMembership in the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan to help you save for your future.\n\nLearning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth.\n\nA Bike to Work Scheme, supporting both your fitness and the environment.\n\nReady to Be Part of Something Greater?\n\nIf you're looking for an opportunity where you can bring your passion, skills, and ambition to a company that truly values you, then this is it. Apply today and take the next step in your Sodexo journey.\n\nFriendly customers. Vibrant communities.

Exciting careers.\n\nPlease note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.\n\nKeywords:\n\nBuilding Services Engineering (M&E), Hard Facilities Management (Hard FM), Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Statutory Compliance & Auditing, Health & Safety (IOSH / Safe Systems of Work), Permit to Work Systems, Team Leadership & People Management, Subcontractor & Supplier Management, CAFM Systems (e.g. QFM / Concept Evolution), Reactive Maintenance & Fault Finding