Air Conditioning Engineering Supervisor

Location:

London Arena (E14) – East London, London, United Kingdom

Salary:

£56000 per annum Benefits: 56,000 + Career progression + Training + 25 days holiday

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Advertiser:

PRS

Job ID:

132793986

Posted On:

23 March 2026

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established, award-winning M&E maintenance provider, recognised for delivering exceptional service across prestigious commercial contracts. Built on strong family values and a commitment to quality, the company has developed an outstanding reputation within the industry.

Sustained growth has been achieved through long-term client partnerships, consistently high standards of workmanship, and a collaborative team culture — distinguishing the business within a competitive marketplace.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Air Conditioning Foot Mobile Supervisor to lead and support a team of engineers across multiple commercial office sites in Central London.

This is a pivotal position responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of critical building services through the effective delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and breakdown support across a diverse range of air conditioning and ventilation systems.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise across chillers, CRAC units, VRV/VRF systems, split systems, FCUs, and AHUs, with the ability to diagnose faults using BMS graphics and alarm systems. The role plays a key part in maintaining plant reliability, client satisfaction, and full regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Technical & Operational

Lead, supervise, and support a mobile team of Air Conditioning engineers across multiple sites

Deliver PPM and reactive maintenance within agreed service level timeframes

Respond promptly and professionally to breakdowns and reactive callouts

Undertake detailed fault diagnosis and implement effective remedial solutions

Maintain accurate site logbooks, service records, and F-Gas documentation

Ensure all tools, testing equipment, and specialist meters are calibrated, certified, and properly recorded

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures

Conduct dynamic risk assessments and enforce safe systems of work

Review and adhere to Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) prior to works

Submit accurate service reports, including near-miss reports and risk assessments

Assist management in preparing quotations by assessing scope, labour requirements, and materials

Team Leadership & Client Engagement

Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, occupiers, and subcontractors

Support engineers in achieving KPIs and SLAs across the contract portfolio

Promote a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and service excellence

Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota where required

Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to team members

Qualifications & Training
Essential

NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (Level 3 preferred)

City & Guilds 2079 Category 1 (F-Gas)

Good standard of general education, including strong English and Maths skills

Desirable

Formal Electrical or Mechanical training

Experience working with Building Management Systems (BMS)

Experience & Technical Skills

Proven hands-on experience maintaining and fault-finding across AC systems including chillers, CRAC units, DX systems, splits, VRV/VRFs, FCUs, and AHUs

Experience within commercial, corporate, or critical environments (e.g., data centres)

Solid understanding of Health & Safety best practice and compliance standards

Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and BMS interfaces

Demonstrated capability to lead, motivate, and manage a mobile engineering team

Personal Attributes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Calm, professional, and decisive under pressure

Strong customer focus with a proactive service mindset

Physically fit and capable of manual handling (up to 20kg)

Comfortable working at height and using vertical access equipment

If you would like, I can also provide:

A shorter advert-style version for job boards

A version tailored specifically for a data centre or high-end corporate portfolio

A salary-banded or graded structure

A more compliance-led version for tender documentation

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