Senior Engineering Manager

Senior Engineering Manager Location: Orpington Division: Facilities Management – Healthcare About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Engineering Manager (SEM) to lead engineering delivery on a complex, multi-disciplinary healthcare contract at PRUH. Working as part of the core Project Team and reporting to the Project Lead, you will act as the technical authority—ensuring compliance with HTM standards, industry best practices, and sound engineering principles. This is a critical leadership role where you will influence safety, performance, and innovation across all engineering activities. Key Responsibilities * Provide technical leadership across all engineering aspects of the contract * Ensure compliance with HTM standards, statutory regulations, and industry best practices * Lead and support a team of M&E engineers and technicians, fostering a high-performance culture * Work collaboratively with clinical teams, facilities staff, and stakeholders to ensure systems meet operational needs * Oversee design reviews, lifecycle planning, and engineering methodologies * Identify design and maintenance improvements, balancing cost, buildability, and operational efficiency * Develop cost estimates and understand commercial impacts of engineering decisions * Lead inspections, audits, and quality assurance processes for critical systems * Promote innovation and continuous improvement across engineering practices * Support emergency preparedness for M&E systems (e.g., fire safety, power failure, equipment breakdown) * Ensure robust document control and knowledge-sharing processes are in place * Engage with consultants and external designers to ensure clear scope delivery and avoid scope creep About You You are a technically strong and experienced engineering professional with a background in healthcare or similarly regulated environments. You bring both leadership capability and deep technical expertise, particularly in critical and life safety systems. Essential Requirements * HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Building Services or Engineering discipline * Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE, IET, IHEEM, IWFM) * Minimum 10 years’ post-graduate experience in Technical Services / Facilities * Experience in acute healthcare environments * Strong knowledge of HTM and HBN standards * Proven project management experience * Solid understanding of statutory compliance in the built environment * Strong Health & Safety awareness * Excellent organisational and analytical skills * Confident in producing clear, concise technical reports Desirable * Degree in Building Services or related Engineering discipline * Chartered status * Experience in procurement specifications and policy/procedure development Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and innovative engineering solutions within a critical healthcare environment. You’ll be part of a collaborative team where your expertise directly contributes to patient safety and operational excellence