Engineering Manager

Boden Group

Are you an experienced Engineering Manager looking for a career-defining opportunity?

A leading Facilities Management organisation is seeking an Engineering Manager in Greater Manchester to take full technical and operational leadership of a prestigious, newly refurbished heritage building.

This is a unique opportunity to oversee the transition from project completion into full operational delivery, leading a highly skilled engineering team while ensuring the long-term performance, compliance, and preservation of one of the UK's most significant built environments.

The Role As the Engineering Manager, you'll:
  • Lead the successful soft landing from construction into operational service, acting as the technical authority throughout the transition.
  • Coordinate engineering, commissioning, design and client teams to ensure a seamless technical handover.
  • Review and validate commissioning plans, integrated systems testing, asset information and operational documentation.
  • Oversee all Hard FM services including electrical distribution, HVAC, BMS, life safety systems, water services and specialist building systems.
  • Lead, develop and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team alongside specialist subcontractors.
  • Ensure all engineering activities comply with statutory regulations, health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
  • Develop maintenance strategies, lifecycle plans and operational procedures to maximise asset performance.
  • Monitor building performance, identify risks and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Act as the technical lead for compliance, including building safety, fire safety, electrical systems and water hygiene.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders while maintaining contract KPIs and service excellence.
You To be successful in the role of Engineering Manager, you'll bring:
  • Proven experience in a senior engineering management position within complex, high-value commercial or public-sector buildings.
  • Strong background in hard facilities management and building services engineering.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing specialist contractors.
  • Demonstrable experience supporting commissioning, soft landings or major building handovers.
  • Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, BMS and life safety systems.
  • Strong understanding of UK statutory compliance, Building Safety legislation and engineering governance.
  • Outstanding stakeholder management, leadership and communication skills.
  • Experience working within listed buildings, heritage environments or other technically complex facilities would be highly advantageous.
What's in it for you? Join a forward-thinking Facilities Management organisation delivering engineering excellence across some of the UK's most prestigious assets. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the long-term performance of a flagship building while working alongside highly skilled engineering professionals.

Offering a competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus an excellent benefits package including:
  • Pension Scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
  • Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee discount schemes
  • Gym membership discounts
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Ongoing training, professional development and support towards further qualifications
Apply Now! If you're an experienced Engineering Manager looking to lead the operation of a landmark engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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