Engineering Supervisor – M&E Maintenance - Large Static Site - Edinburgh
A large-scale property portfolio requires a highly efficient Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) maintenance function to support critical operations and ensure 100% uptime. This portfolio includes office spaces, IT-critical environments, and satellite support offices across key locations in the UK.
As the Engineering Supervisor, you will oversee a team of engineers, ensuring the effective delivery of both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance services. You will play a key role in maintaining the infrastructure of critical facilities, mitigating risks, and upholding safety and compliance standards.
Team Leadership & Management
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- Supervise engineering staff, allocating PPMs and reactive tasks efficiently.
- Oversee and coordinate specialist subcontractors performing planned and reactive M&E maintenance.
- Ensure adherence to safe systems of work procedures.
- Provide technical support and mentorship to the engineering team.
- Operational Maintenance & Compliance
- Maintain all critical infrastructure within the portfolio, ensuring full operational uptime.
- Ensure all maintenance activities align with safety, compliance, and regulatory standards.
- Work in line with Critical Environment Works Authorisation documents, SOPs, and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP).
- Support training and development, including LV Authorised Person (Electrical) training, with potential progression to HV Authorised Person.
- Risk Management & Critical Systems
- Mitigate operational risks by maintaining an in-depth understanding of critical building systems.
- Ensure effective permit-to-work procedures and compliance with all health & safety regulations.
- Support best practices in building engineering simulation training (BEST).
- Substantial experience in M&E building maintenance within critical environments(e.g., data centres, large-scale corporate facilities, hospitals).
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proven experience managing engineers within a blue-chip corporate environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of building services and HVAC systems.
- Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and maintenance processes.
- Experience working with permit-to-work systems.
- Previous experience in electrical maintenance or a similar role within large-scale facilities.
- Familiarity with high-security environments and compliance requirements.
- Flexible approach to work, including covering shifts where necessary (with paid overtime).
- SVQ Level 3 in Electrical (or equivalent)
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Any additional M&E qualifications are beneficial.