Engineering Supervisor

Role Title: Engineering Supervisor

Location: London

Role Purpose:

The Engineering Supervisor serves as a technical lead and operational coordinator, providing hands-on engineering expertise while supporting the Engineering Manager with site operations, team coordination, and ensuring service delivery excellence across all building systems.

Role Distribution: 60% hands-on tools | 40% office-based support

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Operational Coordination & Site Support

Support the Engineering Manager in overseeing daily operations and compliance.

Coordinate and monitor the Corrigo work order management system, ensuring timely assignment, progress tracking, and completion of maintenance requests in collaboration with the site engineering team

Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for contract works and repairs, verifying work meets specifications and serves the best interests of landlords and tenants.

Conduct dip checking of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities to verify completion standards, quality of work, and compliance with maintenance schedules.

Hands-On Technical Leadership (40%)

Perform planned maintenance activities and repairs on building systems as scheduled, maintaining technical proficiency across core engineering disciplines.

Provide technical support to site engineering engineers.

Conduct hands-on troubleshooting and remediation of equipment failures, working directly with site engineers to resolve technical issues efficiently

Lead by example during technical tasks, coaching and mentoring site engineers in proper maintenance procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation

Health, Safety & Compliance

Review and verify contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) prior to work commencement, ensuring all hazards are identified and appropriate control measures are in place

Undertake contractor health and safety supervision, monitoring adherence to approved RAMS, site rules, and safety protocols throughout the duration of works

Conduct site supervisory audits to assess engineering standards, safety compliance, housekeeping, and operational performance across all areas

Champion a 'safety first' culture across all engineering activities, conducting regular safety briefings and ensuring adherence to safety protocols by all team members

Perform routine inspections of plant rooms, equipment compounds, and work areas, documenting equipment conditions, efficiency metrics, hazards, and remedial action requirements with appropriate timescales

Team & Schedule Coordination

Coordinate daily engineering staff schedules and task assignments, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient resource allocation across shifts and day operations

Monitor and manage shift patterns, leave requests, and absence coverage, escalating resourcing concerns to the Engineering Manager as appropriate

Arrange standby and emergency coverage for out-of-hours situations, ensuring business continuity and rapid response capabilities

Communication & Reporting

Maintain clear communication channels with the Engineering Manager, providing timely updates on building performance, maintenance activities, contractor progress, and emerging issues

Escalate critical building system issues, safety concerns, or operational disruptions to the Engineering Manager and relevant stakeholders promptly

Prepare operational reports documenting equipment performance, maintenance activities, contractor works, PPM audit findings, site supervisory audit outcomes, and site conditions as required to support informed decision-making.

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