Engineering Lead 6months FTC

Job Introduction

Join Our Team as a Engineering Lead – Make an Impact Every Day

Location: University of Greenwich, 30 Park Row, Greenwich, London, SE10 9LS
Days/Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 8.30am to 5pm
Total Hours Per Week: 40hrs
Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits

At Sodexo, we believe in delivering outstanding service, fostering meaningful experiences, and empowering our teams to thrive. We’re on the lookout for a passionate and motivated Engineering Lead to become an integral part of our dynamic team.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll take the lead in directing the campus Hard FM/engineering function, managing a multi-disciplinary team and contractors to deliver safe, compliant M&E services, planned and reactive maintenance, and audit-ready operations against SLAs/KPIs, ensuring exceptional service and operational efficiency. Your impact will be felt every day as you collaborate with a team dedicated to keeping the estate running smoothly for students and staff, strengthening statutory compliance and H&S, optimising resources and supplier performance, and elevating client satisfaction across the university.

What We’re Looking For

• The individual will require a high level of knowledge of building services systems and lead the site team from a technical perspective with a high level of technical ability.
• Will hold a recognised trade, electrical, mechanical, plumbing.
• Minimum 2 years management experience of a diverse workforce
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a TFM / IFM environment.
• Confident in using Microsoft office suite.
• Experienced in compiling performance reports and competent in presenting to management.
• Experience of using time management and payroll applications, including resource planning
• Extensive experience of hard services and associated regulations
• Have a good understanding of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Experience of preparing for internal and external FM audits
• Confident at building client and stakeholder relationships

What We Offer

At Sodexo, this is more than just a job—it’s your chance to be part of something greater. We celebrate individuality, encourage purpose-driven work, and empower you to succeed on your own terms. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• A competitive salary & excellent benefits package.

• Opportunities for career growth and development.

• A diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

Additional Perks & Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing support platform.

• An Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.

• 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.

• Exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.

• Membership in the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan to help you save for your future.

• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth.

• A Bike to Work Scheme, supporting both your fitness and the environment.

Ready to Be Part of Something Greater?

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can bring your passion, skills, and ambition to a company that truly values you, then this is it.