About the role To lead the management, operation, and compliance of all mechanical and electrical building services across Gunnersbury Park's estate, including museum building, educational and commercial buildings, heritage structures, visitor facilities, and wider park services infrastructure. This includes overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), cyclical works, reactive repairs, statutory compliance, carbon reduction, energy efficiency and long-term asset management. About You You will have significant experience in managing M&E systems across a multi-building estate, ideally including heritage or public-facing environments. You will have deep knowledge of statutory compliance, PPM planning, and building services (e.g. heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical distribution, lighting, BMS, water, fire safety, etc). You will be confident managing contractors and projects, delivering value for money, and improving energy performance and sustainability. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Engineering Manager to oversee the operation, maintenance, and compliance of all M&E systems across Gunnersbury Park and Museum's diverse estate. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in mechanical and electrical systems (HVAC, lighting, BMS, fire safety, water, power distribution), and experience managing multi-building or heritage environments. They will lead planned and reactive maintenance, ensure statutory compliance, and deliver efficient, safe, and sustainable building services. Key skills include contractor and project management, financial control, problem-solving, and communication. A degree or HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) is essential, with knowledge of health and safety legislation and energy efficiency best practice. Chartered status, heritage experience, and NEBOSH/IOSH certification are desirable. Flexibility occasional evenings and weekends required The M&E Engineering Manager will lead the management, operation, and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical systems across Gunnersbury Park and Museum. Responsibilities include delivering planned preventative maintenance, managing reactive repairs, and ensuring statutory compliance for systems such as HVAC, lighting, power, fire safety, water, and BMS. The role involves managing contractors, overseeing capital works and lifecycle replacements, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to budget. The postholder will monitor energy use, implement carbon reduction measures, and maintain accurate records, certifications, and compliance documentation. They will act as the Responsible Person for key systems, support the estate's infrastructure and conservation needs, ensure adherence to health and safety procedures, and provide technical support for events and operations. The role includes budget management, reporting, and contributing to long-term asset sustainability. To apply for the role of M&E Engineering Manager please send your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role to [email protected] (mark your email as: ‘M&E Engineering Manager Application’ and include your name in the email header).Job Summary
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The M&E Engineering Manager will support the Estates function by managing contractors and service providers, ensuring effective delivery of safe, compliant, and efficient building services. The role contributes to the safe operation of the estate for visitors, staff, and collections, and underpins both charitable programmes and the commercial activities of Gunnersbury CIC.Job Requirements
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