Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager – Technical Services Salary: £49,677 – £52,509 Benefits: Excellent benefits package + Car Allowance We are seeking a hands-on and motivated Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team within Technical Services. This is a senior role with responsibility for people management, budgets, contracts, and a diverse engineering and infrastructure portfolio. You will have overall responsibility for the management, delivery, and financial control of the Engineering Team, ensuring high-quality delivery of engineering, asset management, CCTV, car parking, and infrastructure services in line with organisational priorities, legislative requirements, and financial constraints. Key Responsibilities – Provide strategic and operational management of the Engineering Team, including CCTV and car park maintenance and inspection – Lead, manage and develop staff, including appraisal, deployment, motivation and discipline – Manage service budgets, ensuring effective financial control and value for money – Act as the Service lead for Health and Safety and represent the Service on the corporate Health and Safety Group – Assist the Head of Technical Services with operational management, service priorities, policy development and performance monitoring – Manage and deliver engineering projects relating to car parking, drainage, bridges and organisational land assets – Oversee inspection, maintenance and management of bridges – Manage winter maintenance and drainage inspection regimes – Oversee the Electric Vehicle charge point contract within car parks – Liaise with partners and contractors in relation to CCTV operations and contracts – Assist with flooding issues and liaise with relevant external agencies – Prepare reports, management information and statutory returns accurately and on time – Support the Head of Technical Services with budget preparation and financial management – Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, Standing Orders and Financial Rules Essential Requirements – Experience managing engineering or technical services – Proven experience in managing staff, budgets and contracts – Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and compliance – Experience in project and asset management – Ability to produce clear professional reports and provide technical advice – Full driving licence Please note: This role is open to either experienced Engineering Managers or Senior Engineers who are ready to step up into management. Full support and training will be provided where required.