M&E Manager (Mechanical)

University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking to appoint a M&E Manager (Mechanical) to be accountable for the Engineering Infrastructure, technical delivery and compliance of all UAL Campus buildings, in partnership with the Hard FM term contractor.

UAL is a global leader in creativity, innovation, and invention across the knowledge economy. Comprising six renowned Colleges and four Institutes across London, UAL continues to shape the future of art, design, fashion, communication, and performing arts. In the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, UAL is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design for the seventh consecutive year, reaffirming its status as a creative powerhouse. With a vibrant, multicultural community of over 20,000 students from more than 130 countries, UAL fosters an inclusive and dynamic environment that nurtures the next generation of creative talent.

Estates is a busy department delivering a diverse range of services to staff, students and visitors to the University, which includes Facilities Management and associated contracts, Estates Development, Strategic Projects, Sustainability and Risk and Compliance. As M&E Manager (Mechanical), you will support in leading and managing all engineering requirements across mechanical and electrical (with a bias towards mechanical), ensuring that UAL meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Your contributions will be across three key deliverables, as M&E Manager (Mechanical):

• Delivery of Maintenance Operations
• Estates Development, Long Term Maintenance and Capital Projects Support
• Health and Safety

The postholder will also be responsible for providing all information on the performance of the engineering infrastructure to the Head of Technical FM Services, maximising compliance, service quality and continuity. An excellent M&E (Mechanical-bias) engineer who sets the very highest of standards, keeping up to date with legislative change and best practice within the industry, contributing to the development of Estates Procedures and specifications and, ensure they are complied with for works projects and maintenance operations. The post holder will be required to work with colleagues to ensure a seamless service to the department and UAL Colleges, proactively assessing and identifying business and stakeholder requirements. You will build collaborative relationships and common understanding with key stakeholders to ensure that the service provision reflects the Estates business requirements.

We are seeking an individual who is a hands-on, qualified Mechanical Engineer, with competency across M&E. You will have a proven track record of contributing to successful Hard FM teams operationally across a diverse, complex estate. You will be Educated to ONC/HNC level (or similar) in Mechanical Engineering, with good knowledge primarily in mechanical installations but with some experience of both disciplines (M&E). You will have substantial experience of contributing to the successful management of hard FM maintenance operations, refurbishment projects, development/improvement of long-term maintenance, planned and reactive maintenance systems and procedures and awareness of life cycle costing. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to proactively engage with team members and wider stakeholders. The Candidate Brochure can be viewed at UAL – M&E Manager (Mechanical) .

For a briefing discussion please contact our retained advisor Connor Humpage ([email protected]) at MRG. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter (no more than 1-2 Pages) and should be sent to [email protected]

Closing date for applications is Sunday 23 rd November 2025.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility