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Regional Engineering Supervisor

Salary: Salaried

Contract: Full Time 40 Hours , Permanent

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

Role Purpose

The Regional Engineering Supervisor provides hands-on technical support, coaching, and compliance oversight across a number of allocated contracts. The role supports Mobile Engineers and Contract Managers to ensure the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) building services. Acting as a senior technical resource, the Supervisor focuses on operational support, problem solving, critical works coordination, and improving engineering standards across the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Support & Guidance

• Provide day-to-day technical support to Mobile Engineers.
• Offer on-site assistance for complex tasks, technical challenges, and troubleshooting.
• Verify quality and accuracy of engineering work delivered across assigned contracts.

2. Compliance & Engineering Governance

• Conduct routine site audits to ensure statutory compliance and safe systems of work.
• Review engineering documentation such as risk assessments, permits, method statements, and switching schedules.
• Support Contract Managers in preparing compliance documentation and reports.

3. Support with Critical Works Planning

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising critical engineering activities.
• Ensure engineers understand risk controls and follow approved procedures.
• Provide on-site presence during high-risk or complex engineering works.

4. Training, Coaching & Competency Support

• Deliver practical technical coaching to Mobile Engineers.
• Identify skill gaps and support training needs analysis.
• Help maintain competency records and support development plans.

5. Performance & Problem Solving

• Attend sites to investigate technical issues or performance concerns.
• Support root cause analysis and assist in corrective action implementation.
• Provide recommendations for improving asset performance and maintenance routines.

6. Operational & Client Support

• Attend operational or technical meetings as required.
• Assist in preparing technical information for client discussions.
• Ensure engineering delivery meets contractual and operational expectations

Requirements

Essential

• Strong technical background in M&E Building Services.
• HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in a supervisory or lead engineering position.
• Good understanding of statutory compliance and engineering best practice.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coach and support engineers.
• Confident in troubleshooting and resolving operational issues.

Desirable

• Authorised Person (AP) status in HV, LV, or relevant disciplines.
• Experience using CAFM systems for maintenance planning.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.

Behaviours & Competencies

• Hands-on approach to technical support.
• Supportive and collaborative working style.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive problem solver.
• Reliable and committed to compliance and safety.
• High attention to detail.

Additional Information

• Travel to sites across the UK is required.
• Full UK driving license required.

What this application asks

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