Job Description
Engineering Manager
Location: Edinburgh City Centre
Salary: £38,798 + bonus & benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week (typically 9 5, including 1 weekend per month on a rota)
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Manager to lead the maintenance and facilities function at a high-profile, city-centre visitor attraction. This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on planning, people management, and operational excellence.
The role is approximately 75% leadership and planning and 25% hands-on technical support, ideal for an experienced Engineering Manager or an Engineering Supervisor ready to step into management.
Team Structure
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2 Maintenance Engineers
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1 Apprentice
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, motivate, and manage the site maintenance team
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Allocate and oversee daily workloads and priorities
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Manage external contractors and specialist service providers
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Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation
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Produce, review, and maintain risk assessments and safe systems of work
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Plan and schedule preventative maintenance using a CMMS system
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Respond to and oversee resolution of major breakdowns and faults
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Maintain all facilities and technical systems across the attraction
Systems & Equipment
You ll have responsibility for a diverse and interesting range of assets, including:
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Facilities & building services (HVAC, air conditioning, generators, pumps, emergency lighting)
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Theatre & AV systems (sound, lighting, projection)
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Mechanical ride systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and motor-driven equipment
About You
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Background in electrical or mechanical engineering
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Recognised engineering qualification (electrical or mechanical)
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Experience in facilities, building services, industrial, forces, theatre, or hospitality environments
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Confident leader with strong communication skills
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Comfortable working in a guest-facing environment
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Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and risk assessment processes
What s On Offer
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Salary: £38,798 (set salary)
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Bonus: Non-contractual bonus up to 12.5%
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Holiday: 33 days including bank holidays
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Pension: 4% matched contribution
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Life Assurance: 4x salary
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Global attraction access passes for you, friends, and family
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Retail, dining, and online discounts
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Eyecare vouchers
Career Progression
This role offers excellent long-term career development within a large, well-established group, with genuine opportunities to progress across multiple sites and locations.
