M&E Team Lead

Job Title: M&E Team Lead
Location: Southwark, London
Working Hours: 8am – 5pm (on call rota included)
Salary: Competitive, including a comprehensive benefits package 

About Us:

Equans has been awarded a prestigious £140 million contract to deliver a state-of-the-art, low-carbon student accommodation project for the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). This role is a unique chance to be part of an innovative, high-impact project that blends cutting-edge energy efficiency, digital technologies, and sustainable design. Following the successful construction of 676 new low-carbon student rooms and additional facilities, you’ll play a key role in managing the facility and transforming the LSE student experience, all while helping to meet ambitious sustainability goals. If you’re ready to make an impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

At Equans Sustainable FM, we’re all about delivering sustainable facilities management services that truly make a difference. We’re proud of the work we do and always on the lookout for talented professionals who are passionate about providing outstanding service to our clients.

Your Role:

As our new M&E Team Lead, you’ll be overseeing the work of our in-house M&E Engineers, ensuring all mechanical and electrical works are completed to the highest standards. You’ll work closely with internal teams, contractors, and clients to ensure everything runs smoothly, stays on budget, and meets our service goals.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Team Leadership: Supervise and guide the M&E Engineers, fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.
• Quality Assurance: Lead the planning and delivery of both planned and reactive maintenance work, ensuring all jobs are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of our clients.
• Planning & Coordination: Organize and allocate tasks to both direct and contract labor, making sure everything is completed efficiently and accurately documented.
• Compliance & Safety: Act as the key point of contact for contractors, ensuring all work complies with Equans Health & Safety standards.
• Client Liaison: Work directly with client representatives, solving any issues that arise and ensuring we exceed expectations at all stages of work.
• Material & Stock Management: Procure necessary materials and services, managing stock control and ensuring all documentation is up to date.
• Administrative Support: Provide cost control information, estimates, and ensure all essential paperwork (timesheets, reports, audits) is submitted on time.
• Emergency & On-Call Support: As part of the on-call rota, you’ll be ready to provide emergency support and manage out-of-hours work.
• Health & Safety: Take ownership of health and safety responsibilities by adhering to company policies and ensuring a safe working environment for all staff.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in managing M&E teams and coordinating multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of service level agreements, KPIs, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with both clients and contractors.
• In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practices.
• The ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail in administrative tasks and record maintenance.
• Willingness to participate in on-call duties and attend emergencies as needed.
• A problem-solving mindset and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Why Work with Us?

• Career Progression: We offer fantastic opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible working environment with a supportive, team-based culture.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of company benefits and a great working atmosphere.

If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and contribute to a company with a vision for sustainability and excellence, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and become a part of the Equans family.

Who are we? 

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.   

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. 

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. 

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. 

What’s next? 

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.  

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.