Engineering Manager

Job Details

We are seeking a hands-on and motivated Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team within Technical Services. This is a senior role with responsibility for people management, budgets, contracts, and a diverse engineering and infrastructure portfolio.

You will have overall responsibility for the management, delivery, and financial control of the Engineering Team, ensuring high-quality delivery of engineering, asset management, CCTV, car parking, and infrastructure services in line with organisational priorities, legislative requirements, and financial constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational management of the Engineering Team, including CCTV and car park maintenance and inspection
• Lead, manage and develop staff, including appraisal, deployment, motivation and discipline
• Manage service budgets, ensuring effective financial control and value for money
• Act as the Service lead for Health and Safety and represent the Service on the corporate Health and Safety Group
• Assist the Head of Technical Services with operational management, service priorities, policy development and performance monitoring
• Manage and deliver engineering projects relating to car parking, drainage, bridges and organisational land assets
• Oversee inspection, maintenance and management of bridges
• Manage winter maintenance and drainage inspection regimes
• Oversee the Electric Vehicle charge point contract within car parks
• Liaise with partners and contractors in relation to CCTV operations and contracts
• Assist with flooding issues and liaise with relevant external agencies
• Prepare reports, management information and statutory returns accurately and on time
• Support the Head of Technical Services with budget preparation and financial management
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, Standing Orders and Financial Rules

Essential Requirements

• Experience managing engineering or technical services
• Proven experience in managing staff, budgets and contracts
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and compliance
• Experience in project and asset management
• Ability to produce clear professional reports and provide technical advice
• Full driving licence

Please note: This role is open to either experienced Engineering Managers or Senior Engineers who are ready to step up into management. Full support and training will be provided where required.

Contact: Sonia Katewu - [contact hidden]