Experienced Lift and Electrical Manager - AR

Senior Lift & Electrical Engineer (M&E Compliance) Band 5C Strategy & Planning Engineering & Compliance Purpose of Role

To deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality lift and electrical services across housing stock, ensuring statutory compliance, effective contract management, and excellent resident outcomes. The role supports the delivery of well-maintained homes and communities where residents feel safe and secure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver lift and electrical (M&E) maintenance, servicing, and planned works programmes
• Act as contract manager for external service providers, ensuring performance, value for money, and full statutory compliance
• Carry out pre- and post inspections to ensure quality of works and adherence to specification
• Review and validate certification, testing, and compliance documentation
• Prepare specifications, tender documents, and support procurement of contracts
• Manage consultants and oversee project delivery from inception to completion
• Monitor budgets, forecast spend, and manage expenditure against approved allocations
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including health & safety, CDM 2015, and leasehold consultation (Section 20)
• Handle resident communication, complaints, and engagement relating to works
• Provide technical advice to internal teams and stakeholders

Key Outcomes

• Full statutory compliance across lift and electrical assets
• Projects delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
• High levels of resident satisfaction and effective issue resolution
• Accurate reporting, systems updates, and KPI delivery
• Reduced risk through strong contractor and compliance management

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience managing lift and electrical compliance contracts
• Strong background in building services, maintenance, or M&E project delivery
• Experience in contract and contractor management
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and building regulations
• Experience conducting technical inspections and managing quality assurance
• Strong budget management and financial awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently

Desirable

• Experience within social housing or local authority environments
• Knowledge of leasehold consultation (Section 20) processes
• Experience managing planned maintenance or major works programmes
• Relevant qualifications in lifts or electrical/building services compliance