Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager Location: Edinburgh Salary: £39,000 An exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager or a strong Engineering Supervisor looking to step into a management role. This position involves leading the maintenance and facilities function in a unique, fast-paced visitor attraction setting. The role is approximately 75% leadership and planning, with 25% hands-on technical work. You'll oversee a small, skilled team and ensure smooth, safe operation of a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and specialist systems. Key Responsibilities for the Engineering Manager: Leadership & Planning Allocate daily workloads and manage priorities across the team Supervise, mentor, and develop staff including apprentices Manage and coordinate external contractors Health & Safety Compliance Ensure full compliance with all health and safety regulations Conduct and maintain accurate and up-to-date risk assessments Maintenance Planning Use CMMS system to schedule and manage preventative maintenance Lead or support response to urgent breakdowns or system faults Facilities & Systems Oversight Maintain and monitor building systems such as HVAC, emergency lighting, pumps, and generators Oversee sound, lighting, and projection equipment Support the operation of mechanical ride systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and motor-driven components Ideal Candidate Profile for the Engineering Manager: Strong technical foundation in electrical or mechanical engineering Experience in facilities, building services, industrial settings, or forces background Experience in live environments (e.g. theatres, hotels, leisure venues) is beneficial Would look at forces background Skills & Attributes: Confident in a leadership role with excellent planning and delegation skills Comfortable working in a public-facing environment Proactive, safety-conscious, and solutions-focused What the Engineering Manager will get: A hands-on leadership role in a unique, dynamic environment A close-knit team with a focus on safety, quality, and guest experience Opportunities for development within a large, well-established group If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details contact Sam Turner at Pioneer Selection. As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, GB

Posted Date: 8/6/2025