Job Description

Your new company
We are working with a large UK local authority to appoint an experienced Supervisor (M&E) to support the delivery of statutory and reactive mechanical and electrical maintenance across a diverse public estate.This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Hard FM professional with strong public sector experience to join a forward-thinking council environment, overseeing critical M&E services across corporate, education, and heritage buildings.
Your new role
Reporting into the Hard FM Manager, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of Hard FM services, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget via external supply chain partners.Key responsibilities include:

Managing planned and reactive M&E maintenance through FM supply chain providers
Monitoring contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, budgets, and statutory compliance
Providing technical M&E advice across the council estate
Supporting capital projects, minor works, and planned maintenance programmes
Reviewing and advising on M&E alterations, adaptations, and new works
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation (H&S, building regulations, energy efficiency, sustainability)
Engaging with internal stakeholders and service users to ensure service satisfaction
Contributing to council objectives around carbon reduction and sustainability

This role does not involve direct line management, but you will be expected to lead and coordinate supply chain partners and project teams.

Working Arrangements:
Hybrid working (mix of site, office, and home working)
Council estate-based with varied building types
Contract opportunity with potential for extension

What you'll need to succeed
Essential:HND / Level 5 qualification in Building Services, FM, or related discipline
NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Level 3
Trade background or qualifications (e.g. electrical, gas, water hygiene, fire safety, LOLER)
Strong experience delivering Hard FM / M&E maintenance programmes, ideally within a public sector or local authority environment
Good working knowledge of JCT Minor Works and M&E contracts
Sound understanding of statutory compliance across building services
Confident stakeholder and contractor management skills

Desirable:
Membership of a professional body (IWFM, RICS, CIBSE, or similar)
Experience supporting capital works or refurbishment programmes
Familiarity with public sector financial systems and procurement processes
What you'll get in return
Competitive daily rate 280- 310 UmbrellaOpportunity to work within a stable, publicly accountable council environment
Broad, varied estate with real impact on community services
Supportive FM & Capital Projects structure
What you need to do now
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