M&E Supervisor – Mechanical & Electrical – South Central London

About the role

The client, a prestigious university in South Central London, is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Supervisor to join their facilities and maintenance team on a temporary‑to‑permanent basis. The role involves overseeing both planned and reactive maintenance of building services while ensuring safety, compliance and service excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise a team of engineers and specialist contractors delivering mechanical and electrical maintenance works.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and reactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely, efficiently and in line with company procedures and statutory regulations.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality of work and compliance with site requirements.
• Assist with permits to work, risk assessments and method statements.
• Support planning and delivery of minor projects, refurbishments and lifecycle works.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and keep CAFM systems up‑to‑date.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits of plant rooms, equipment and building services infrastructure.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the engineering team.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and senior management, providing regular operational updates.
• Uphold high standards of health and safety across the site.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an M&E Supervisor, Engineering Supervisor or similar within building services, facilities management or commercial maintenance.
• Recognised electrical or mechanical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing engineers and subcontractors.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience using CAFM systems and maintenance management processes.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast‑paced operational environment.

Required skills

• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• CAFM systems
• Permit‑to‑work management
• Risk assessment
• Method statements
• AP/CP/HV/LV authorisation
• Statutory compliance for building services