M&E Manager - Permanent
Salary: £64,790 + excellent benefits
Location: High Wycombe or Letchworth Garden City
Hybrid: 2 days in the office, 3 days from home
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?
At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.
Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve
If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.
We’re now looking for an experienced M&E Manager to lead statutory compliance, safety and lifecycle management across key building services - ensuring our homes remain safe, reliable and well‑maintained
About the Role
As our M&E Manager, you’ll take operational responsibility for statutory compliance and performance across core mechanical and electrical services, including Lifts, Water Hygiene, MVHR systems and other selected M&E assets.
You’ll play a central role in harmonising compliance and asset management practices across our merged organisation, aligning standards, contracts, data and processes. You’ll also lead the operational implementation of our new Asset Management System, ensuring accurate asset data, strong reporting and improved decision making.
This is a senior technical leadership role, managing a small team of Coordinators and Administrators, and working closely with colleagues across Property Services, Health & Safety, Estates, Projects, Finance and Procurement.
If you’re motivated by improving compliance, strengthening contractor performance and embedding robust asset management practices, this role offers a significant opportunity to shape how we manage our homes.
What You'll Be Doing
Compliance & Technical Leadership
Act as the organisation’s Responsible Person / Authorising Officer for lifts, water hygiene and allocated M&E systems
Oversee risk assessments, written schemes, examinations, testing and inspections
Ensure compliance with statutory, non‑statutory and best‑practice requirements
Align policies, standards, procedures and risk frameworks across the organisation
Support cultural change by strengthening understanding of compliance responsibilities
Asset Management & Data
Define system requirements for M&E and compliance data
Oversee data migration, validation and governance for the new Asset Management System
Ensure accurate asset records, meaningful reporting and improved visibility of risk and lifecycle costs
Contract & Supplier Management
Manage specialist contractors, ensuring high performance and value for money
Lead procurement activity for new Property Services contracts
Work with Finance, Procurement and Home Ownership on Section 20 and service charge processes
Drive efficiency and performance across suppliers
Manage and develop Contract Support Coordinators and Administrators
Provide guidance, mentoring and technical support
Ensure the team works to required timeframes and legal requirements
Engineering & Project Delivery
Provide engineering expertise to design, plan and manage minor refurbishments and equipment installations
Support Repairs Managers and Property Services colleagues with technical solutions
Contribute to audits and reviews related to compliance, financial regulation and contract management
Financial & Reporting Responsibilities
Plan and manage budgets of approximately £3m
Ensure financial regulations are followed for issuing and approving works
Produce reports for senior leaders and recommend improvements
What We’re Looking For
You’ll do well in this role if you:
Bring strong technical expertise in M&E engineering
Have deep knowledge of UK statutory compliance frameworks
Can interpret technical information and communicate clearly with non‑technical colleagues
Are confident managing contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
Have experience leading teams and supporting professional development
Are organised, proactive and comfortable working across multiple workstreams
Build strong relationships and work collaboratively across departments
Are committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement
Must haves:
Recognised qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of statutory compliance frameworks for building services
Proven track record delivering M&E works to a high standard
Ability to provide clear, risk‑based advice
Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH, NVQ Level 4, IOSH or SMSTS)
Responsible Person & Duty Holder Training (LCA9010)
Strong IT skills, especially Excel
Clean driving licence
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships
Nice to haves:
Experience managing a team
Experience producing executive reports
Persuasive communication skills
Experience in contract management or procurement
Enthusiasm for promoting a positive culture and continuous improvement
Benefits
At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.
annual salary: £64,790 per annum
25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
Life cover and income protection
Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:
Mental Health First Aiders available to support
Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
Peer-recognition rewards platform
Paid professional subscription (one per year)
Working Hours
37 hours per week
Monday - Friday
Contract: Permanent
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.
Closing Date: 23.08.2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
