We have been instructed to appoint an EMEA Engineering Director to lead engineering excellence across a large, multi-country facilities management portfolio. This role will drive technical strategy, engineering compliance, asset management, and operational performance across complex client estates throughout the UK & Europe

You will play a critical role in shaping engineering standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, improving asset performance, and supporting major account growth across mission-critical and corporate environments.

This is a senior leadership position requiring a blend of strategic thinking, technical authority, and operational delivery expertise within the facilities management or built environment sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the EMEA engineering strategy aligned with organisational goals and client requirements.
• Provide technical leadership across all engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical,
• Lead and mentor regional engineering teams, fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and technical excellence.
• Ensure full compliance with regional engineering regulations, statutory obligations, and safety standards.
• Establish and maintain engineering governance frameworks, policies, and best practice standards.
• Act as the senior technical authority for engineering compliance across the EMEA portfolio.
• Drive improvements in asset reliability, lifecycle management, and engineering performance.
• Standardise maintenance methodologies and engineering processes across multiple countries.
• Support operational teams in delivering high-quality engineering services to key accounts.
• Partner with commercial and operations teams to support new business opportunities and technical solutions.
• Engage with senior client stakeholders as the technical subject matter expert.
• Lead technical mobilisation of major contracts and complex sites.
• Champion engineering innovation including digital maintenance, smart buildings, energy optimisation, and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Support clients in achieving sustainability, energy efficiency, and ESG targets.

Our client is global leader in the provision of IFM & Workplace services, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape engineering delivery across a prestigious global account.