Contracts Manager (Mechanical & Electrical) - Maintenance & Facilities - HM Tower of London
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Occupation Type
Property, housing and estate managers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join our expanding and highly skilled maintenance team at the Tower of London.
We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking engineering professional to support the effective day-to-day delivery of our maintenance operations. In this role, you will contribute directly to the conservation, presentation, protection, and safety of our historic buildings, helping us share the stories of our palaces and the people connected to them with inclusive audiences across the UK and internationally. This position plays an important part in supporting our bold strategy to become a charity for everyone.
You will take a proactive lead in coordinating Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) responses from both internal site teams and external contractors, ensuring all helpdesk requests and emergency issues are resolved efficiently and within the Maintenance and Facilities budget. You will also help to ensure an exceptional visitor experience and provide a safe, functional working environment for staff. Alongside this, you will collaborate on a variety of long-term projects, working closely with key stakeholders and partners across the organisation.
In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Maintenance & Facilities Manager and wider teams, offering guidance and technical input to HRP departments, stakeholders, and major or interpretation projects. You will also deputise for the Maintenance & Facilities Manager when required. You will be part of an on-call rota to respond to incidents for which you will receive an annual allowance.
The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in M&E management across both reactive and planned maintenance, demonstrating an ability to deliver high quality, timely responses. Strong organisational and strategic planning is essential, along with the skills to thrive in a busy, fast paced environment. Experience in managing stakeholder relationships and expectations is highly desirable.
We are looking for a team player who is inspired by HRP’s mission and able to communicate that enthusiasm to contractors, stakeholders, and the wider public.
Benefits Include
We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking engineering professional to support the effective day-to-day delivery of our maintenance operations. In this role, you will contribute directly to the conservation, presentation, protection, and safety of our historic buildings, helping us share the stories of our palaces and the people connected to them with inclusive audiences across the UK and internationally. This position plays an important part in supporting our bold strategy to become a charity for everyone.
You will take a proactive lead in coordinating Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) responses from both internal site teams and external contractors, ensuring all helpdesk requests and emergency issues are resolved efficiently and within the Maintenance and Facilities budget. You will also help to ensure an exceptional visitor experience and provide a safe, functional working environment for staff. Alongside this, you will collaborate on a variety of long-term projects, working closely with key stakeholders and partners across the organisation.
In this role, you will work collaboratively with the Maintenance & Facilities Manager and wider teams, offering guidance and technical input to HRP departments, stakeholders, and major or interpretation projects. You will also deputise for the Maintenance & Facilities Manager when required. You will be part of an on-call rota to respond to incidents for which you will receive an annual allowance.
The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in M&E management across both reactive and planned maintenance, demonstrating an ability to deliver high quality, timely responses. Strong organisational and strategic planning is essential, along with the skills to thrive in a busy, fast paced environment. Experience in managing stakeholder relationships and expectations is highly desirable.
We are looking for a team player who is inspired by HRP’s mission and able to communicate that enthusiasm to contractors, stakeholders, and the wider public.
Benefits Include
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%)
- Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses
- Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance
- Family friendly policies and benefits
- Staff discounts and membership to all palaces