M&E Building Services Supervisor

Equans Uk & Ireland

The Role

Overview

Supervise M&E building services for two schools, handling maintenance and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • maintenance delivery
  • material procurement
  • cost estimation
  • emergency planning
  • client liaison
  • schedule coordination

Tasks

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 Coordinating work schedules, assigning jobs, and managing priorities efficiently Ensuring all tasks are completed in line with contract KPIs, SLAs, and client expectations Identifying additional works, estimating costs, and supporting ongoing contract improvements Supporting emergency call-out rota and out-of-hours planning Ordering materials, managing stock, and ensuring accurate job reporting and documentation -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 -Coordinating work schedules, assigning jobs, and managing priorities efficiently -Ensuring all tasks are completed in line with contract KPIs, SLAs, and client expectations -Identifying additional works, estimating costs, and supporting ongoing contract improvements -Supporting emergency call-out rota and out-of-hours planning -Ordering materials, managing stock, and ensuring accurate job reporting and documentation

Requirements

  • dbs
  • team supervision
  • excel
  • maximo
  • leadership
  • trade qualification

What You Bring

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 Proficiency in IT (Excel, Outlook, Word); Maximo experience a bonus A hands-on approach with strong leadership and communication skills Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail A recognised electrical or mechanical trade qualification (minimum Level 3) 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. -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 -Proficiency in IT (Excel, Outlook, Word); Maximo experience a bonus -A hands-on approach with strong leadership and communication skills -Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail -A recognised electrical or mechanical trade qualification (minimum Level 3)

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance Ongoing training and development Flexible working opportunities Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes A flexible, solutions-focused mindset If you're seeking a new direction, a better work-life balance, or a chance to build your leadership career in facilities management - this is your opportunity. Access to a range of employee support networks and wellbeing resources 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. Company share scheme Location: Barking, LondonContract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours/week, Mon-Fri, 08:00-17:00)Salary: £47k - £53k (dependent upon skills and experience) -Generous holiday allowance -Ongoing training and development -Flexible working opportunities -Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes -A flexible, solutions-focused mindset -Access to a range of employee support networks and wellbeing resources -Company share scheme

The Company

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

Microelectronics and new technologies

Data Centers

Biotechnology & pharmaceutical industry

Food industry

Nuclear

Energy production & renewable solutions

Marine & offshore

Defense

Transport

Airports

Smart buildings

Green mobility

Sustainable facilities management

Regeneration

Low-carbon energy solutions

Digital Services

Facilities Management

Sustainable Regeneration

Net Zero Carbon

HVAC

Cooling & Fire protection

Electrical

Mechanical & Robotics

Security Clearance

-enhanced dbs check required