Job Introduction

2 Positions (1 at Medway Campus and 1 at Greenwich Campus)
40hours per week
Monday to Friday
From £44,000 plus excellent benefits
26days annual leave excluding Public Holidays

We’re currently looking for a skilled and motivated Engineering Supervisor to join our Technical Services team based at the Medway and Greenwich Campus, University of Greenwich.

In this role, you'll be leading the on-site residential M&E team overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance, and playing a hands-on part in both planned and reactive maintenance. You’ll be a key point of contact for ensuring the smooth running of essential building services across the campus, working closely with our Engineering Lead, Facilities Manager, and wider Sodexo team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge and proven team management experience, looking to take ownership of a critical service in a high-profile university environment. If you enjoy leading from the front, problem-solving on the go, and want to work in a collaborative, purpose-led environment, this could be the perfect next step for you.

What you’ll do:

Lead and supervise a team of on-site engineers, supporting performance, training, and development
Oversee the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across M&E and building fabric systems
Coordinate daily operations with the Helpdesk team to ensure timely response to service requests
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety policies, Safe Systems of Work, and Permit to Work procedures
Carry out routine audits to maintain high standards of quality, compliance, and documentation
Manage subcontractors and specialist suppliers, from scheduling to quality assurance and safety checks

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

What you bring:

HND or NVQ or equivalent in a relevant subject
Extensive practical experience in building services and plant engineering with formal qualifications and relevant experience within a defined discipline, e.g. electrical, mechanical or similar.
Previous appointment as Authorised Person for one or more of the following disciplines, LV, Mechanical Services, Confined Spaces, Boiler and Pressure Systems or similar
Experience working within or around World Heritage Listed properties, buildings and environments
Excellent communications both written and verbal.
Numerate and computer literate.
Previous experience of managing a team of engineers

Desirable:

Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations
Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations
Membership of Institute of Leadership and Management
IOSH Managing Safety
Emergency first aid qualification
IOSH Managing Safety

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

Holiday entitlement starts at 26days
Contributory pension scheme
Countless opportunities to grow within the company

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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