M&E Manager Recruitment

What the role involves

• Managing M&E maintenance teams and specialist subcontractors across mechanical and electrical building services systems
• Overseeing PPM programmes for all mechanical and electrical systems within the building or portfolio, ensuring schedules are met and records maintained
• Ensuring statutory compliance across LV/HV electrical systems, pressure systems, and gas safety, including permit-to-work management
• Managing M&E capital project works and refurbishments, from specification through to commissioning and handover
• Developing M&E maintenance strategies, lifecycle replacement plans, and energy management initiatives
• Reporting M&E performance, compliance status, and expenditure to the FM Director or Head of Engineering

Who employers are looking for

HNC, HND, or degree in Building Services Engineering or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering provides the technical foundation. 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671) is expected for the electrical side of the role. HV/LV switching authorisation allows the M&E manager to issue and oversee permits to work on high and low voltage systems, a requirement in many healthcare, data centre, and industrial FM operations. IWFM membership is relevant for M&E managers working within an FM management structure, demonstrating professional commitment to the FM discipline rather than purely the engineering specialism.

Authorised Person (AP) status for HV, LV, or pressure systems is highly valued because it allows the candidate to authorise work on restricted systems without relying on external specialist contractors. NEBOSH General Certificate is the baseline health and safety qualification expected for anyone with team management responsibility. In healthcare specifically, knowledge of HTM 06-01 (Electrical Services Supply and Distribution), HTM 02-01 (Medical Gas Pipeline Systems), and the AP/CP (Authorised Person/Competent Person) framework for NHS engineering is essential for senior roles. Data centre M&E managers are expected to understand Uptime Institute tier classifications and the critical systems architecture of their specific facility.

Salary benchmarks

Data centre and healthcare M&E managers earn above commercial property equivalents. HV authorised persons and AP-qualified engineers command a premium. Heads of Engineering in large FM operations reach £80,000 - £100,000.

Industries that hire M&E Managers

• Corporate FM: managing M&E services in large commercial properties and campuses, typically for TFM providers or in-house facilities teams
• Healthcare: managing M&E in hospital and clinical environments under NHS technical guidance, with AP/CP frameworks and HTM compliance requirements
• Data centres: managing critical M&E infrastructure including UPS systems, generators, precision cooling, and HV/LV distribution in Tier 3 and Tier 4 facilities
• Education and public sector: managing M&E across large estate portfolios for universities, local authorities, and government departments
• Social housing: managing mechanical and electrical systems in housing stock, including communal heating, lift maintenance, and electrical compliance

Related roles

• Building Maintenance Manager: a broader maintenance management role that encompasses building fabric alongside M&E systems
• HVAC Engineer: a technical engineering role within the M&E team focused on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system maintenance
• Facilities Manager: the senior FM professional to whom the M&E manager reports, responsible for the overall FM operation
• Building Compliance Manager: manages the statutory compliance programme for M&E-related obligations including LV testing, gas safety, and pressure systems

Where we place M&E Manager professionals

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