Hard Services Engineering Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Crawley
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

M&E environment experience Mechanical systems knowledge Electrical systems knowledge Multi-skilled engineering team management Mechanical Engineering qualification Water management experience Health & Safety knowledge (IOSH Working Safely) Full clean driving licence

FULL DESCRIPTION

Hard Services Engineering Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Hard Services Engineering Manager to lead hard service disciplines on site in Crawley, ensuring full statutory compliance and delivering high-quality FM services to the Thales client. This is a full-time, on-site role.

Job Overview

  • Ensure full statutory, mandatory, and contractual compliance
  • Lead all hard service disciplines across site
  • Support the FM team to deliver high‑quality services to clients and customers
  • Strengthen stakeholder relationships and provide FM resilience
  • Optimise systems and processes to improve efficiency and reduce energy use
  • Develop understanding of contract commercial and delivery frameworks
  • Manage PPM and reactive works to meet SLAs and KPIs
  • Line manage engineering teams to maximise productivity
  • Drive 100% PDA usage through training, auditing, and compliance
  • Maintain engineer training matrix and support development and mentoring
  • Manage subcontractors in line with contractual requirements

Role Responsibilities

  • Manage additional works, including scope agreement, quotations, and delivery
  • Review subcontractor RAMS, issue permits, and ensure compliance
  • Ensure certification is uploaded to Maximo, SharePoint, and site records
  • Proactively engage clients and key stakeholders to maximise satisfaction
  • Ensure all works follow [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Safe Systems of Work and H&S policies
  • Assist with monthly reporting and FM initiatives
  • Promote the One Team ethos across service lines
  • Lead health & safety ownership, reviews, huddles, and audits
  • Enhance service delivery through cross‑functional teamwork
  • Build a proactive, customer‑focused hard services delivery model
  • Challenge supplier quotations and lead energy‑saving initiatives
  • Support quarterly energy performance reviews
  • Attend and represent [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at client meetings when required
  • Escalate technical issues to the Hard Services and Energy Lead

Required Qualifications

  • Experience in M&E environments
  • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and specialist systems
  • Experience managing multi‑skilled engineering teams
  • Mechanical Engineering qualification
  • Water management experience (desirable)
  • Strong customer focus and communication skills
  • Health & Safety knowledge (IOSH Working Safely)
  • Full, clean driving licence and ability to work at heights
  • Organised, flexible, and able to manage administrative tasks
  • Reliable, professional, and able to work independently or as part of a team

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