The Role

As Head of Engineering (MEP), you will:Provide strategic leadership to engineering teams across a

nationwide, multi-site residential estate , ensuring consistent, high-quality standards across all locations.Lead, mentor, and inspire regional and site-based engineers, embedding a culture of accountability, performance, and professional growth.Oversee all mechanical and electrical operations, including PPM schedules, statutory compliance, and life safety systems, across multiple residential and student accommodation sites.Manage reactive maintenance and service desk requests, balancing priorities across a broad, geographically dispersed portfolio.Deliver and oversee Capex projects from survey and design through to implementation and completion, ensuring minimal disruption to residents.Build strong partnerships with contractors and suppliers, holding them to account on delivery and compliance across multiple properties.Collaborate with development teams on new-build handovers, ensuring systems are properly integrated into operational models for large-scale residential living.Drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in engineering practices, maximising asset performance across the portfolio.Work with senior stakeholders on budgets and long-term investment planning to safeguard and enhance multi-million-pound MandE assets.About You

We\''re looking for someone who is:A

senior engineering or building services leader with extensive experience in multi-site residential accommodation

(build-to-rent, student accommodation, large-scale residential portfolios, hoetls etc.).Highly knowledgeable in MandE systems, compliance frameworks, PPM planning, and contractor performance management.Experienced in leading dispersed engineering teams and ensuring consistent operational standards across multiple properties.Skilled in capital project delivery and lifecycle asset planning for large-scale residential estates.Confident working at senior leadership level, engaging with development, operations, estates, and health and safety functions.Commercially strong, able to manage budgets effectively and deliver long-term value across a nationwide residential portfolio.Innovative, resilient, and solutions-focused, with the ability to balance technical detail with strategic vision.What\''s in it for you?

Salary up to £85,000Car allowanceBonus of 15-20%A high-profile leadership role shaping the long-term engineering strategy of a fast-growing residential and student living portfolio.Exposure to landmark developments and large-scale residential communities nationwide.Hybrid working with travel across the UK as required.A forward-thinking operations team committed to professional development, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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