Lead Building Services Engineer

Lead Building Services Engineer needed in Oldham, £35‑38ph – Reference: 000A A1DC / 1

Lead the day-to-day delivery of mechanical building services across the property portfolio, ensuring compliance, safety, and operational excellence.

• You’ll manage a small team of engineers and technicians, as well as external service providers, to deliver high-quality, reliable, and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, you’ll drive continuous improvement, effective performance management, and the delivery of value-for-money services.

• Lead and manage the delivery of mechanical building services across the property portfolio, ensuring statutory compliance, operational reliability, and effective budget management – during the winter months this will mainly be managing the maintenance of heating systems.
• Supervise and support a team of engineers, technicians, and service providers to deliver planned, reactive, and project-related works to a high professional standard.
• Oversee contractor and consultant performance, ensuring quality assurance, value for money, and adherence to technical specifications and safety standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through effective performance management, technical innovation, and the development of resilient, sustainable maintenance processes.

• A recognized qualification in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (e.g. HNC/HND or equivalent) and relevant professional experience in design, maintenance, or project delivery.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing external service providers to deliver compliant, safe, and efficient mechanical engineering services.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services systems, statutory compliance, and health and safety requirements within a property or public‑sector environment.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, or alternatively you can email your CV to  quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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