Mechanical Engineering Manager

City, Liverpool
Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd

We are looking for an Mechanical Engineering Manager who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same.

Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression.

Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for an Mechanical Engineering Manager to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation.

As the Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will provide the delivery of both planned and reactive FM maintenance services.

The Mechanical Engineering Manager, will be responsible for:

• Lead the delivery of engineering and estates services.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, senior management, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all contractual and statutory building service requirements are fulfilled and properly documented.
• Act as the Authorised Person according to site-specific protocols.
• Interpret and implement complex technical documents and drawings.
• Develop and manage strategic plans and risk management across the Estates function.
• Lead and motivate the engineering team, maintaining high morale and clear communication.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of engineering services, ensuring safety, quality, budgets, and timelines are met.
• Ensure regular inspections and preventative maintenance programs are completed and updated.
• Manage maintenance contracts to ensure value for money and compliance.
• Maintain accurate estate data and performance benchmarking.
• Develop and implement emergency and contingency plans for engineering services.
• Lead recruitment, training, and development to ensure staff competency and technical expertise.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and address any skill shortages.

To be successful for this Mechanical Engineering Manager role you must have:

• Relevant certifications in Facilities Management and Engineering or related fields (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, IWFM).
• Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership role within facilities management, ideally in healthcare environments.
• Authorised Person (AP) qualifications preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles related to building services and healthcare operational contexts.
• Proven experience managing compliance with safety standards, processes.
• Expertise in developing and implementing audit action plans to address non-compliance effectively.
• Ability to identify early technical issues to prevent Non-Compliance Records (NCR).
• Strong analytical skills to assess labour requirements and recommend competency levels for technical staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and foster teamwork.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a proactive, problem-solving mindset focused on compliance and operational excellence.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing environments and embrace new challenges.

If you feel you have the necessary skills set and experience to perform this Mechanical Engineering Manager, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development, please apply now.