Engineering Manager
3 days ago
City of London
Engineering Manager – South Gillingham (Field Based) £70,000 + The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and develop our talented team working across Fire Detection, Voice Alarm, Suppression, and Installation disciplines. This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical expertise will combine with strategic planning to drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You’ll play a key part in shaping the future of our engineering function, mentoring people, delivering technical solutions, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance. What You’ll Do • Act as a technical leader, supporting complex challenges in the field while developing the team’s capability., • Mentor and coach engineers, setting high standards and driving professional growth., • Oversee and optimise use of technical platforms (SimPro, Nimbus, CLSS, Siemens Remote)., • Work with schedulers to ensure effective engineer deployment and maximise first-fix success., • Lead contract mobilisations and carry out regular efficiency reviews., • Plan recruitment needs, lead interviews, and oversee onboarding and training programmes., • Maintain and update the Skills & Grading Matrix and training plans., • Deliver technical training and mentoring to support apprentices and career progression., • Carry out audits, investigations, and ensure compliance with company policies and standards., • Manage monitoring platforms to ensure accurate reporting and fault detection. What We’re Looking For • Previous experience in technical roles (fire detection, security systems, or related fields)., • 5+ years’ experience managing engineering teams., • Strong background in technical training, team development, and field support., • In-depth knowledge of fire detection systems, aspiration systems, and voice alarms., • Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, with hands-on experience., • Proficient in Nimbus, CLSS, and Siemens Remote platforms., • Clear and confident communicator who can simplify complex information., • Highly organised, resilient, and able to balance office and field responsibilities., • Comfortable using MS Office and working under pressure with multiple priorities. If you’re a technically strong leader with a passion for developing people and delivering results, this is your chance to make a real impact.