Engineering Lead
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1046678/162945
- Location: Chatham
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £48,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits
- Closing date: 27 October 2026
About the role
Join Our Team as an Engineering Lead – Make an Impact Every Day
University of Greenwich, Medway Campus, Central Avenue, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TB
40hrs pw 08.00 – 16.30 Monday to Friday
£48,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits
Lead the Engineering Excellence Behind a World-Class University Campus
Are you an experienced engineering professional with a passion for leadership, compliance, and delivering exceptional facilities services? We're looking for an Engineering Lead to take ownership of Hard FM operations across a vibrant university environment, ensuring thousands of students, staff, and visitors enjoy safe, reliable, and high-performing facilities every day.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled team, influence operational excellence, and play a key role in shaping the future of a dynamic campus estate.
About the Role
As Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of Hard Facilities Management services across the university's academic buildings and student accommodation portfolio. You'll manage a team of engineers and technical specialists, ensuring statutory compliance, service excellence, and the safe operation of critical building systems.
Working closely with the Facilities & Workplace Experience Manager, you'll drive performance, develop your team, maintain audit readiness, and ensure all planned and reactive maintenance activities are delivered to the highest standards.
This is an opportunity to make a visible impact across a prestigious university campus while developing your career within a supportive and progressive environment.
If you're an experienced engineering leader who thrives on delivering operational excellence, developing high-performing teams and ensuring compliance in a complex facilities environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Manage performance, absence, training, development and employee engagement.
- Conduct appraisals, probation reviews and regular team meetings.
- Promote a positive health, safety and service culture.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning activities.
Engineering & Compliance
- Oversee the safe operation, maintenance and repair of all mechanical and electrical building services.
- Ensure all statutory inspections, compliance requirements and maintenance programmes are completed on time.
- Maintain accurate records, logbooks and asset information.
- Manage Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work processes.
- Ensure the campus remains audit-ready at all times.
Service Delivery Excellence
- Drive the completion of all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
- Monitor contract performance against KPIs and service standards.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Manage contractors and supplier performance to ensure quality and value.
- Use performance data and reporting tools to enhance service delivery.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with university stakeholders, colleagues and contractors.
- Respond proactively to service issues and identify practical solutions.
- Support the delivery of an exceptional workplace and campus experience.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Building Services or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong technical knowledge of building services and Hard FM operations.
- Minimum 2 years' experience managing teams within a facilities, engineering, TFM or IFM environment.
- Sound understanding of statutory compliance, health & safety legislation and engineering best practice.
- Experience preparing for and supporting internal and external audits.
- Strong knowledge of safe systems of work, permits to work and risk assessments.
- Competent user of Microsoft Office and FM management systems.
- Experience producing performance reports and presenting operational data.
You'll Also Be
- A confident and inspirational leader.
- Highly organised with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Customer-focused with outstanding communication abilities.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex operational environment.
- Passionate about continuous improvement and team development.
What We Offer
At Sodexo, this is more than just a job—it’s your chance to be part of something greater. We celebrate individuality, encourage purpose-driven work, and empower you to succeed on your own terms. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
A competitive salary & excellent benefits package
Opportunities for career growth and development
A diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace
A chance to make a tangible impact on campus life by delivering engineering excellence and leading a high-performing technical team
Additional Perks & Benefits
Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing support platform.
An Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.
24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
Exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
Membership in the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan to help you save for your future.
Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth.
A Bike to Work Scheme, supporting both your fitness and the environment.
Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?
If you're looking for an opportunity where you can bring your passion, skills, and ambition to a company that truly values you, then this is it. Join us and help keep a world-class university campus running at its very best.
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Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Chatham, United Kingdom, ME4 4TB
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