Engineers Control Operations Manager

Company:  HOUSE OF COMMONS-3
Location: Middlesex
Closing Date: 07/07/2026
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

What you'll be doing

Are you a highly skilled technical manager ready to lead operational assurance for a UNESCO World Heritage site? An extraordinary opportunity has arisen at the UK Parliament for an Engineers Control Operations Manager to join the House of Commons. In this pivotal role, you will lead an in-house team of 30 technical staff to guarantee the uninterrupted business of the House, overseeing high-risk operating systems like steam boilers, major chilled water systems, and complex Permit to Work frameworks. You will join at a defining moment, bringing your leadership to a multi-year transformation that will leave a lasting legacy on the resilience, safety, and efficiency of the country's most famous estate.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.What we're looking for.

NVQ Level 4 minimum in an engineering services related disciplineMember of a relevant Engineering Institution (eg CIBSE, IMechE, IET) or evidence of working towards membership.Significant Experience of Maintaining complex engineering installations such as steam boilers, main chillers, large pumps, and air handling systems etcNext Steps and Additional Information

CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with an 500-word limit. More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

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