Engineering Operations Manager
Posted on May 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£57k - £62k Annual
Full-Time
Engineering Operations Manager
£62,000 + Callout allowance
Cambridgeshire
Days Only (Mon-Fri) plus call-out 1 week in 6.
gap technical are proud to be representing a leading UK research and innovation campus in seeking an experienced Engineering Operations Manager to take a key leadership role within its campus engineering team.
This is a senior, hands-on management role responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance and development of campus infrastructure and engineering services. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, manage minor works projects, and coordinate both in-house engineering teams and specialist contractors.
Supporting the Head of Engineering, you will also help drive operational improvements, support strategic planning and budgeting, and step in to lead the department when required.
Performance Objectives
Leading the delivery of planned preventative maintenance programmes
Managing building and civil engineering maintenance, including roads, drainage and campus infrastructure
Overseeing an engineering helpdesk and asset management system
Managing contractors, suppliers and in-house technical teams
Supporting capital planning, procurement and project delivery
Deputising for the Head of Engineering and supporting business continuity and H&S response when requiredPerson Specification
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or similar (HNC or above)
Experience managing maintenance operations within a complex estate, campus, or facilities environment
Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems and building management systems
Experience managing contractors, budgets and small to medium engineering projects
Strong leadership, organisation and stakeholder management skills
NEBOSH qualification (desirable)Apply
Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website
If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.
gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 17/04/2026
"By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy
£62,000 + Callout allowance
Cambridgeshire
Days Only (Mon-Fri) plus call-out 1 week in 6.
gap technical are proud to be representing a leading UK research and innovation campus in seeking an experienced Engineering Operations Manager to take a key leadership role within its campus engineering team.
This is a senior, hands-on management role responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance and development of campus infrastructure and engineering services. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, manage minor works projects, and coordinate both in-house engineering teams and specialist contractors.
Supporting the Head of Engineering, you will also help drive operational improvements, support strategic planning and budgeting, and step in to lead the department when required.
Performance Objectives
Leading the delivery of planned preventative maintenance programmes
Managing building and civil engineering maintenance, including roads, drainage and campus infrastructure
Overseeing an engineering helpdesk and asset management system
Managing contractors, suppliers and in-house technical teams
Supporting capital planning, procurement and project delivery
Deputising for the Head of Engineering and supporting business continuity and H&S response when requiredPerson Specification
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or similar (HNC or above)
Experience managing maintenance operations within a complex estate, campus, or facilities environment
Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems and building management systems
Experience managing contractors, budgets and small to medium engineering projects
Strong leadership, organisation and stakeholder management skills
NEBOSH qualification (desirable)Apply
Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website
If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.
gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 17/04/2026
"By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy
Reference: 225174811
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Engineering Operations Manager
Posted on May 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£57k - £62k Annual
Full-Time
Engineering Operations Manager
£62,000 + Callout allowance
Cambridgeshire
Days Only (Mon-Fri) plus call-out 1 week in 6.
gap technical are proud to be representing a leading UK research and innovation campus in seeking an experienced Engineering Operations Manager to take a key leadership role within its campus engineering team.
This is a senior, hands-on management role responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance and development of campus infrastructure and engineering services. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, manage minor works projects, and coordinate both in-house engineering teams and specialist contractors.
Supporting the Head of Engineering, you will also help drive operational improvements, support strategic planning and budgeting, and step in to lead the department when required.
Performance Objectives
Leading the delivery of planned preventative maintenance programmes
Managing building and civil engineering maintenance, including roads, drainage and campus infrastructure
Overseeing an engineering helpdesk and asset management system
Managing contractors, suppliers and in-house technical teams
Supporting capital planning, procurement and project delivery
Deputising for the Head of Engineering and supporting business continuity and H&S response when requiredPerson Specification
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or similar (HNC or above)
Experience managing maintenance operations within a complex estate, campus, or facilities environment
Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems and building management systems
Experience managing contractors, budgets and small to medium engineering projects
Strong leadership, organisation and stakeholder management skills
NEBOSH qualification (desirable)Apply
Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website
If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.
gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 17/04/2026
"By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy
£62,000 + Callout allowance
Cambridgeshire
Days Only (Mon-Fri) plus call-out 1 week in 6.
gap technical are proud to be representing a leading UK research and innovation campus in seeking an experienced Engineering Operations Manager to take a key leadership role within its campus engineering team.
This is a senior, hands-on management role responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance and development of campus infrastructure and engineering services. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, manage minor works projects, and coordinate both in-house engineering teams and specialist contractors.
Supporting the Head of Engineering, you will also help drive operational improvements, support strategic planning and budgeting, and step in to lead the department when required.
Performance Objectives
Leading the delivery of planned preventative maintenance programmes
Managing building and civil engineering maintenance, including roads, drainage and campus infrastructure
Overseeing an engineering helpdesk and asset management system
Managing contractors, suppliers and in-house technical teams
Supporting capital planning, procurement and project delivery
Deputising for the Head of Engineering and supporting business continuity and H&S response when requiredPerson Specification
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or similar (HNC or above)
Experience managing maintenance operations within a complex estate, campus, or facilities environment
Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance systems and building management systems
Experience managing contractors, budgets and small to medium engineering projects
Strong leadership, organisation and stakeholder management skills
NEBOSH qualification (desirable)Apply
Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website
If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.
gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 17/04/2026
"By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy
Reference: 225174811
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