EMEA Engineering (MEP) Lead - London

We are currently recruiting for an EMEA Engineering (MEP) Lead to take responsibility for the delivery of engineering and Hard FM services across approximately 40 sites in 19 countries. This is a senior, client-facing position offering the opportunity to lead regional engineering operations, manage budgets and service delivery, and drive technical standards, compliance and continuous improvement across an international portfolio. The Role As the EMEA Engineering Lead, you will oversee the performance of engineering services across a diverse portfolio, working closely with client stakeholders, local facilities teams and service partners. You will lead a small team of direct reports while providing technical and operational guidance to engineering teams across multiple locations. The role combines strategic leadership with commercial responsibility, requiring a strong understanding of Hard FM, financial management, client relationship management and engineering compliance. International travel will be required approximately once or twice per month.,

• Lead the delivery of Hard FM and engineering services across a multi-country portfolio
• Manage engineering budgets, forecasts, procurement and cost-saving initiatives
• Oversee maintenance strategies, schedules and service delivery standards across sites
• Lead and support engineering teams, site facilities managers and external service partners
• Monitor SLAs and KPIs to ensure contractual obligations and service standards are achieved
• Maintain statutory compliance, health and safety standards, risk management and engineering governance
• Conduct engineering audits and drive consistent maintenance practices across the portfolio
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and regional business partners
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, sustainability and energy performance
• Support client accreditations, certifications and wider compliance programmes
• Use performance data and technology to identify improvements and deliver measurable results
• Support mobilisation activities and the successful integration of new sites into the portfolio
  
  Are you an experienced Engineering or Hard Services Manager looking for a senior leadership opportunity overseeing a large, multi-site portfolio across EMEA?, Extensive experience delivering technical Facilities Management or Hard Services within a large, complex environment
• Previous experience in a senior engineering management or regional leadership position
• Strong technical knowledge of M&E / building services
• Experience managing multi-site or geographically dispersed engineering operations
• Proven financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control
• Experience managing directly delivered and outsourced engineering services
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, engineering audits and health and safety requirements
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with an interest in technology-led improvements
• Relevant technical qualifications; Authorised Person qualifications would be advantageous
• Willingness to travel internationally as required
  
  £85,000 basic salary
• £5,100 annual car allowance
• 10% annual bonus
• Senior regional leadership position with international responsibility
• Oversight of approximately 40 sites across 19 countries
• Opportunity to influence engineering standards and operational strategy across a major portfolio
• Regular collaboration with senior client stakeholders and regional teams
• Career development within a leading Facilities Management provider