Head of Engineering and Risk Management

Head of Engineering and Risk Management

Position at EMCOR UK

This is an expression of Interest*

Location:

Hybrid (3 days on site at Barrow-in-Furness)

Salary:
Competitive plus car allowance

Working Hours:

Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type:
Full Time, Permanent

Benefits: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, FLEX Benefits, Holiday buy scheme and much more

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, One Data World, we harness data‑driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements.

This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

• Ensure that all technical services and aligned to the Central EMCOR UK technical policy, statutory requirements and industry best practices (e.g., ISO 55000, SFG
  20, BS EN standards).
• Provide authoritative guidance on engineering governance, statutory interpretation, and regulatory alignment across the account.
• Set and oversee the account Level 1 and Level 2 technical and asset management assurance activities and inform and oversee the Central Level 3 assurance programmes.
• Lead audits, compliance reviews, and root cause analysis for critical incidents or systemic issues.
• Own the technical risk register and escalation framework, ensuring transparent reporting and mitigation.
• Develop and implement an Asset Management strategy aligning all asset maintenance requirement with those required.
• Responsible for ensuring maintenance standards assurance (latest SFG
  20), asset change management (for added/removed assets) and maintenance compliance.
• Lead the development of the annual Capital Plan, ensuring all LCAM, Carbon and Energy, workplace and maintenance issues are captured and costed for submission.
• Build trusted technical relationships with senior client stakeholders. Support the development of EMCOR UK service and product business cases to support organic growth and inform customer strategic decision‑making.
• Shape client confidence in delivery through proactive engagement and assurance reporting.
• Identify and implement opportunities for self‑delivery of services through engagement with other EMCOR UK accounts to drive best practices across the account.
• Work with the Central Asset Management team to introduce the evolving Asset Dynamics toolkit across the account.
• Lead technical input to lifecycle investment plans, asset optimisation strategies, and carbon reduction pathways.
• Advise on technical risk, service capability, and asset condition in support of financial planning and strategic pursuits.
• Align technical service delivery with commercial commitments, KPIs, and sector transformation programmes.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering (or transferrable people‑based discipline) or similar related topic.
• Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional body (e.g., IET, IMechE) or working towards this.
• Proven track record in multi‑site technical leadership.
• Extensive experience in compliance‑led FM services including hard services, asset management, and project integration.
• Working knowledge and application of CAFM/CMMS systems, digital maintenance tools, and engineering planning platforms.
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of aspects of safety and risk management, including current safety issues, legislation, management…