Engineering Manager - Commercial Property Portfolio

Location: London, West End
Salary: £65,000 + Benefits Package
Sector: Commercial Property / Managing Agent

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Manager to join one of the UK's leading and most reputable property management organisations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the technical and engineering operations across a prestigious commercial property portfolio, whilst being based at a landmark 300,000 sq ft office building in London's West End.

Working within a highly regarded property management team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of engineering excellence, statutory compliance and operational performance across a portfolio of high-profile commercial assets.

This position would suit an experienced Engineering Manager or technically strong Building Services professional looking to take on a varied and influential role within a business known for managing some of London's most prominent commercial properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee engineering operations across a portfolio of commercial properties, ensuring consistently high standards of technical service delivery.

• Take responsibility for the engineering performance of a flagship 300,000 sq ft office building, alongside wider portfolio responsibilities.

• Ensure full compliance with statutory legislation, Health & Safety regulations and industry best practice.

• Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance programmes across mechanical, electrical and building services systems.

• Manage and monitor specialist engineering contractors, ensuring performance against contractual obligations, KPIs and SLAs.

• Provide technical guidance and support to Building Managers, Property Managers and wider operational teams.

• Support the delivery of engineering projects, plant replacements, lifecycle works and capital expenditure programmes.

• Assist with the preparation and management of engineering budgets, identifying opportunities for efficiencies and value for money.

• Conduct technical audits, building inspections and reviews of engineering performance.

• Develop strong working relationships with clients, occupiers, contractors and internal stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to improve building performance, energy efficiency and sustainability across the portfolio.

About You

We are looking for a technically accomplished and commercially aware Engineering Manager who is comfortable operating within a high-profile, multi-stakeholder commercial property environment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong background in mechanical and electrical building services engineering, ideally within commercial offices.

• Previous experience in an Engineering Manager, Technical Services Manager or senior engineering position.

• Experience overseeing engineering operations across complex commercial buildings or multiple assets.

• Excellent knowledge of statutory compliance, building services maintenance and Health & Safety requirements.

• Strong contractor management experience, with the ability to challenge performance and maintain high service standards.

• Experience supporting engineering projects, lifecycle planning and capital works.

• The confidence to engage with senior stakeholders, clients and property management teams.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational and communication skills.

Relevant technical qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent building services discipline, would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £65,000 basic salary + benefits package

• Opportunity to work for a leading, highly reputable property management organisation.

• Based at a prestigious 300,000 sq ft West End commercial office building.

• Responsibility for engineering performance across a wider, high-profile property portfolio.

• Exposure to complex building services, major engineering projects and senior stakeholders.

• Excellent long-term career development within an established property management business.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Engineering Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a prestigious commercial portfolio within a leading property organisation, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Cobalt Recruitment for a confidential discussion.