Engineering Manager

General Overview

EQUANS seeks an exceptional Engineering Manager to take full technical and operational leadership of a newly refurbished £550m Grade I listed building, guiding the asset through a soft landing phase into steady‑state operation. This flagship role is responsible for all hard services, KPIs, coordination of a multidisciplinary workforce and management of specialist subcontractors, while safeguarding the historic, architectural and cultural significance of one of the UK’s most prestigious buildings.

• Support the soft landing process as the technical focal point between construction, commissioning, design teams and operational engineering.
• Review and validate commissioning plans, test scripts and integrated systems testing.
• Ensure full technical handover, including O&M manuals, asset data, drawings, control philosophies and digital records.
• Verify systems operate in line with design intent, performance criteria and conservation requirements.
• Maintain contract KPIs when in steady‑state.
• Act as the interface between construction teams, designers, commissioning engineers and the client during handover and early occupation.
• Oversee/support commissioning, witnessing, snagging and post‑occupancy evaluation.

• Supervise all hard services, including but not limited to HV/LV electrical distribution, standby generation, electrical power and lighting, life‑safety systems, BMS and smart building technologies, water, drainage and specialist heritage systems, and HVAC systems.
• Review RAMS, method statements and technical proposals prior to works.
• Ensure building systems perform efficiently, safely and in compliance with statutory, regulatory and conservation requirements.

• Lead, motivate and coordinate a multidisciplinary engineering and technical workforce, including in‑house teams and external specialists.
• Manage a complex supply chain of specialist subcontractors operating in sensitive heritage conditions.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities and performance standards across all disciplines.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.

• Ensure all engineering activities respect the constraints and sensitivities of a Grade I listed building.
• Work closely with conservation specialists, heritage bodies and stakeholders to balance operational performance with preservation requirements.
• Maintain full compliance with statutory regulations, conservation consents, health & safety legislation and best practice standards.

• Develop and embed operational procedures, maintenance regimes and lifecycle plans aligned to the asset’s long‑term value.
• Monitor system performance, energy efficiency and resilience during early occupation and beyond.
• Identify risks, defects or performance gaps and lead corrective actions promptly and effectively.

• Provide technical support for statutory compliance, including Building Safety Act obligations.
• Oversee fire safety systems, life‑critical assets, electrical safety and pressure systems, water hygiene and environmental compliance.
• Maintain asset registers, compliance schedules and certification.
• Implement permit‑to‑work, isolation procedures and safe systems of work.

• Serve as a technical representative to the client, providing confidence, clarity and expert leadership.
• Communicate complex engineering issues clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Support the reputation of the project and organisation through professionalism and technical excellence.

• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2× annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training and personalised support programmes

• Proven experience in a senior engineering management…