Requirements
Requires an HND, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification in electrical, mechanical, or building services engineering, at least five years of relevant experience, and prior engineering team supervision or management experience. Candidates should have strong maintenance, contractor management, CAFM, health and safety, communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Job Description
Join Our Team as an Engineering Supervisor – Make an Impact Every Day
University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Campus, Bexley Road, London, SE9 UG
40hrs pw Week 1 7.30 -16:30, Week 2 10:00-19:00 Monday to Friday Rotating early and late shift
Participation in On – Call Rota
£48,500pa + Excellent benefits package + Excellent benefits package
On site parking, on site canteen and coffee shop
LV AP requirement (Electrical) essential
Lead Engineering Excellence at One of London's Most Beautiful University Campuses
Are you an experienced engineering professional ready to step into a leadership role where you can truly make an impact?
Sodexo is seeking a talented and motivated Engineering Supervisor to join our Technical Services team at the University of Greenwich's Avery Hill Campus. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled team of engineers within a dynamic higher education environment, helping to create safe, efficient and exceptional living and learning spaces for thousands of students and staff.
About the Role
Working at Avery Hill offers a unique blend of modern facilities, green open spaces and a vibrant campus community. No two days are the same, and you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliable operation of critical building services across our student residential estate.
As Engineering Supervisor, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of hard FM services, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
If you're a technically strong engineer with leadership experience and a passion for delivering outstanding service, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of multi-skilled engineers.
- Oversee the safe operation and maintenance of M&E systems across student accommodation buildings.
- Coordinate reactive and planned maintenance activities through our CAFM system (MAXIMO).
- Ensure all statutory compliance, health and safety legislation and Safe Systems of Work are adhered to.
- Act as a key technical expert, supporting fault diagnosis and resolution across electrical and mechanical systems.
- Manage contractors and specialist suppliers, ensuring quality, safety and value for money.
- Support recruitment, training, performance management and career development within the engineering team.
- Conduct audits, inspections and compliance reviews to maintain operational excellence.
- Work collaboratively with the Engineering Lead, Facilities Management team and University stakeholders.
- Manage critical spare stock and materials to support service continuity.
- Undertake the role of Low Voltage Authorised Person (LV AP) for the campus.
What you'll bring
We're interested in hearing from experienced building services professionals who combine strong technical knowledge with excellent people management skills.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years' experience within a building services or facilities management environment.
- Previous experience supervising or managing engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance within commercial or public sector environments.
- Experience managing contractors and service providers.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Competent IT user with experience of CAFM systems.
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
Desirable
- IOSH Managing Safely.
- Previous Authorised Person (AP) appointment in LV, Mechanical Services, Pressure Systems, Confined Spaces or similar.
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
- Experience working in complex university, healthcare, heritage or large public-sector estates.
- Institute of Leadership & Management membership.
- Emergency First Aid qualification.
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About Sodexo
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the leader in Food and Services, shaping better everyday experiences at every moment in life: work, heal, learn and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model. With its services, Sodexo meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, Bloomberg France 40, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices. Sodexo Key figures: 24 billion euros Fiscal 2026 consolidated revenues 443,000 employees as at August 31, 2026 #1 France-based private employer worldwide 43 countries 80 million consumers served daily 8.3 billion euros in market capitalization (as at October 22, 2026)
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