Senior Engineering Manager

We are recruiting for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead engineering operations within a prestigious corporate site in Canary Wharf. The role sits within a globally recognised facilities management organisation supporting a leading international investment bank within a critical commercial environment. As Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead the engineering function across the site, managing a team of approximately 20 shift engineers alongside a day team and helpdesk support. The Senior Engineering Manager will ensure the reliable operation of critical building services, work closely with senior client stakeholders, and support the delivery of major plant upgrade projects within a live environment. The successful candidate will take on the full responsibilities of a Senior Engineering Manager, providing strategic direction, developing the team, and driving operational excellence across the estate. This Senior Engineering Manager will also play a key role in major plant replacement and infrastructure projects, coordinating specialist contractors and ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Key Responsibilities * Lead, develop and manage a team of engineers delivering maintenance across critical building services systems. * Oversee daily engineering operations ensuring compliance, reliability and performance across all plant and equipment. * Manage specialist contractors and subcontractors delivering planned and reactive maintenance. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and senior client representatives. * Support the delivery of large-scale plant replacement and infrastructure upgrade projects. * Manage maintenance planning to ensure minimal operational disruption. * Monitor engineering performance, compliance, and asset management systems. * Support budgeting, cost forecasting and ongoing optimisation of maintenance strategies. * Drive high standards in safety, compliance, and technical service delivery. As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will have: * Proven experience leading engineering teams within large commercial or critical environments. * Strong background in building services engineering (electrical or mechanical). * Experience managing shift engineering teams and operational maintenance delivery. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * Experience working within high-profile corporate or financial services environments is advantageous. * Strong understanding of compliance, asset management and maintenance planning. * Relevant engineering qualifications (HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent)

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