Engineering Manager

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Regional Engineering Lead UK & Ireland to oversee MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) engineering delivery across a defined country cluster within our EMEA integrated facilities management portfolio serving a global asset management client. This leadership role requires a proven track record in engineering management within highly regulated environments, with responsibility for driving operational excellence, team development, and financial performance.

The candidate will work strategically with the TMSs based in London and Edinburgh. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineering professionals, ensuring seamless delivery of planned and reactive maintenance activities while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, security, and operational efficiency. This role reports to the EMEA Engineering & Compliance Lead and serves as the critical operational bridge between strategic direction and site-level execution.

Key Responsibilities Regional Leadership & Operations Management Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for engineering teams across assigned country cluster (UK & Ireland). Plan, coordinate, and execute comprehensive planned preventive maintenance (PPM) programs across all regional facilities. Manage reactive maintenance operations ensuring minimal business disruption and rapid response times. Ensure consistent engineering standards and practices across all regional locations aligned with EMEA frameworks.

Travel regularly across the region (approximately 25-30%) to provide on-site leadership and support. Vendor & Contractor Management Oversee in-country vendor provision supporting maintenance and reactive callout requirements for MEP/fire protection systems across regional portfolio. Conduct site MEP maintenance reviews and associated meetings with vendors delivering in region. Ensure vendor performance meets contractual Site Operational Manuals (SOMs) and KPI requirements. Lead vendor selection processes and contract negotiations for regional scope.

Coordinate with EMEA Lead on vendor mobilization and third-party integration management. Team Leadership & Development Lead and develop a team of engineering professionals across multiple locations (typically 20-30 staff). Drive performance management, career development, and succession planning initiatives. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety excellence, and technical innovation. Manage cross-functional collaboration between engineering teams and business stakeholders. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Site-based Technicians and Lead Engineers.

Financial Management Own and manage regional engineering budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining service quality. Develop and monitor regional KPIs including system uptime, response times, cost per square foot, and customer satisfaction. Manage internal and external service level agreements ensuring contractual obligations are met or exceeded. Ensure accountability and control of engineering budgetary targets, demonstrating strong understanding of cost drivers.

Contribute to regional lifecycle planning and annual capital/revenue budget requests. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure all engineering activities comply with EMEA compliance framework, local regulations, client standards (including CSO requirements), and internal audit requirements. Conduct engineering audits; forward findings to CSO regional team without delay. Maintain security protocols and manage access control systems in accordance with financial services standards. Collaborate with risk management teams on business continuity planning and disaster recovery procedures.

Ensure full compliance with health & safety and engineering standards; promote culture of safety. Support regulatory inspections and audit processes as required. Asset & Lifecycle Management Maintain robust record keeping of plant defects; ensure defects log is maintained for each location and immediately available. Manage lifecycle of plant with dedicated record of all assets per location, including replacement dates utilized for…