M&E Building Services Supervisor

Overview

Lead M&E team for maintenance at two secondary schools, managing schedules, stock and client liaison.

Key Responsibilities

• client liaison
• material management
• cost estimating
• work scheduling
• maintenance management
• emergency planning

Tasks

Liaising directly with school staff and the client to build strong, collaborative relationships Ordering materials, managing stock, and ensuring accurate job reporting and documentation Identifying additional works, estimating costs, and supporting ongoing contract improvements Ensuring all tasks are completed in line with contract KPIs, SLAs, and client expectations Supporting emergency call-out rota and out-of-hours planning Coordinating work schedules, assigning jobs, and managing priorities efficiently Leading a skilled M&E team to deliver both planned and reactive maintenance to high standards -Liaising directly with school staff and the client to build strong, collaborative relationships -Ordering materials, managing stock, and ensuring accurate job reporting and documentation -Identifying additional works, estimating costs, and supporting ongoing contract improvements -Ensuring all tasks are completed in line with contract KPIs, SLAs, and client expectations -Supporting emergency call-out rota and out-of-hours planning -Coordinating work schedules, assigning jobs, and managing priorities efficiently -Leading a skilled M&E team to deliver both planned and reactive maintenance to high standards

Requirements

• excel
• outlook
• word
• maximo
• trade qualification
• leadership

What You Bring

Equans invites experienced M&E professionals to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the education sector. We're looking for a motivated M&E Building Services Supervisor to lead operations across two large secondary schools as part of our Barking Schools contract. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Proficiency in IT (Excel, Outlook, Word); Maximo experience a bonus A hands-on approach with strong leadership and communication skills You must be eligible to work in the UK and able to pass an enhanced DBS check (due to school-based work) Experience supervising teams within building services or facilities maintenance A recognised electrical or mechanical trade qualification (minimum Level 3) -Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail -Proficiency in IT (Excel, Outlook, Word); Maximo experience a bonus -A hands-on approach with strong leadership and communication skills -You must be eligible to work in the UK and able to pass an enhanced DBS check (due to school-based work) -Experience supervising teams within building services or facilities maintenance -A recognised electrical or mechanical trade qualification (minimum Level 3)

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Benefits

Company share scheme Generous holiday allowance Ongoing training and development If you're seeking a new direction, a better work-life balance, or a chance to build your leadership career in facilities management then this is your opportunity. Access to a range of employee support networks and wellbeing resources A flexible, solutions-focused mindset Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes Location: Barking, LondonContract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 08:00-17:00)Salary: £47k - £53k (dependent upon skills and experience) This role isn't just another supervisory position, it's an opportunity to step into a career with purpose, impact, and long-term growth potential. You'll be part of a close-knit team supporting critical education environments, with the backing of a global organisation that invests in its people. Flexible working opportunities -Company share scheme -Generous holiday allowance -Ongoing training and development -Access to a range of employee support networks and wellbeing resources -A flexible, solutions-focused mindset -Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes -Flexible working opportunities

About Equans Uk & Ireland

-It’s part of a global powerhouse operating in 20 countries with a €19.2 billion turnover in 2024. -In the UK & Ireland, the company delivers multi‑disciplinary projects—from town regeneration to smart energy systems. -Expertise spans technical services, facilities management, low‑carbon energy, green mobility, district energy and decentralised renewables. -Typical projects include hospital energy upgrades, heat networks at universities, public sector building retrofits and urban regeneration schemes. -A standout fact: it rebranded from ENGIE in mid‑2021 to sharpen focus and agility in technical and energy services. -Now led by a locally appointed CEO, it combines global scale with regional delivery—blending international muscle with UK‑Ireland focus.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-enhanced dbs check required.