M&E Manager (Repairs & Compliance)

Location: Dagenham (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £65,000 + benefits

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Manager to lead the delivery of a critical safety and repairs service within a fast-paced and growing organisation.

This role sits at the heart of operational delivery, ensuring that M&E works across fire, electrical, water and gas safety are delivered safely, compliantly, and to a high standard.

If you're a strong technical leader with experience managing contractors, compliance, and complex maintenance programmes, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Compliance

• Lead the delivery of the M&E safety and repairs service, ensuring full compliance with regulations (NICEIC, Fire, Water, Gas)
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs to minimise downtime
• Manage M&E plant replacement projects from specification through to commissioning

Contract & Contractor Management

• Manage contractors and consultants, ensuring strong performance management and KPI reporting
• Lead contract meetings, procurement activity, and framework delivery
• Review invoices, manage variations, and ensure value for money

Financial & Performance Management

• Manage and forecast workstream budgets, ensuring cost control and efficiency
• Analyse service performance data and drive continuous improvement
• Escalate risks and underperformance where necessary

Operational & Stakeholder Leadership

• Lead and coordinate internal teams, including engineers and technical staff
• Work closely with Housing, Property Services, Finance and Asset teams
• Represent the service at resident forums and stakeholder meetings

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience managing M&E services, projects, or compliance programmes
• Strong technical knowledge across electrical, mechanical, fire, water, and gas systems
• Experience within housing, property maintenance, or facilities management
• Strong contractor and contract management experience
• Budget management and commercial awareness
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills

Qualifications / Certifications

• HNC / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification (desirable)
• Knowledge of BS7671 (18th Edition) or relevant industry standards (desirable)

What's on Offer

• Salary of £65,000 plus excellent benefits
• Hybrid working (Dagenham-based with flexibility)
• Opportunity to lead a critical safety and compliance function
• A collaborative, supportive and values-driven environment

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the lead on a vital M&E service, ensuring safety, compliance and performance across a diverse property portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.

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