Engineering Supervisor

Job Title: Senior Estates Engineer (Mechanical) Location: Birmingham Salary - £45,000 + bonuses Hours - Monday/Friday 8-4. 37.5 hours a week. About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced engineering professional to support the delivery of a high-quality estates and maintenance service across a large healthcare contract in Birmingham. This role will support the Technical Services Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance, managing teams, and maintaining critical building services. You will work across multiple sites and play a key role in ensuring facilities remain safe, efficient, and fully operational. Key Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Technical Services Manager
• Plan and schedule PPM activities in line with statutory requirements and HTMs
• Oversee reactive and planned maintenance across building services
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and statutory legislation
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to meet service level agreements
• Monitor response times, repair quality, and overall performance
• Assist with budget control, stock management, and financial processes
• Carry out audits and quality checks on completed work
• Ensure safe systems of work and compliance across all activities
• Attend meetings with internal teams and stakeholders
• Assist with condition surveys and lifecycle planning

Team Leadership

• Supervise and manage engineering staff on a day-to-day basis
• Conduct appraisals, performance reviews, and return-to-work interviews
• Manage rota planning, attendance, and resource allocation
• Deliver training sessions and toolbox talks
• Liaise with other departments and managers to ensure service delivery
• Supervise contractors, including RAMS review and site inspections

Technical Duties

• Support maintenance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fabric systems
• Assist in managing energy efficiency and plant performance
• Maintain accurate records using CAFM systems
• Carry out inspections, audits, and compliance checks
• Support lifecycle and minor works project delivery
• Provide administrative cover when required

Requirements Essential:

• City & Guilds or equivalent in an engineering discipline
• Experience within a maintenance or estates environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• IT literate (Microsoft Office and CAFM systems)
• Ability to manage teams and work independently

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to progress into a leadership role within a highly rewarding and essential environment