Engineering and Monitoring Manager

Post: Engineering and Monitoring Manager
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £ 56,071 – £72,807 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 16 March 2026

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).

The LFB is looking for an inspiring and highly capable Engineering and Monitoring Manager to join our Fleet Liaison Engineering & Equipment Team (FLEET) on a permanent basis. Based at Union Street Headquarters (SE1 0LL) with the flexibility of hybrid working, this is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting one of the world’s busiest fire and rescue services.

In this role, you will lead a team of engineers and support staff, ensuring that the Brigade receives high quality service and best value from the Fleet & Operational Equipment Management and Maintenance Contract, as well as other long-term agreements. You will also provide expert engineering guidance to support the Brigade’s transport and operational equipment needs.

As the Engineering and Monitoring Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team of engineers and support specialists who ensure the Brigade’s fleet and operational equipment are always ready to protect London. You’ll oversee the performance of our Fleet & Operational Equipment Management and Maintenance Contract and other long‑term partnerships, making sure the Brigade receives exceptional service, innovation, and value for money.

You’ll be the Brigade’s expert voice on engineering matters — influencing decisions, shaping future developments, and ensuring our vehicles and equipment remain safe, efficient, and fit for frontline work.

We’re looking for someone who brings credibility, confidence, and technical expertise. You may be:

A skilled commercial vehicle technician with hands‑on experience and a BTEC (or equivalent) qualification, or

An experienced engineering manager with a strong grasp of maintenance practices, vehicle repair principles, and the proven ability to lead a technical team.

Whichever route you’ve taken, you’ll be a problem solver with excellent judgement, able to stay composed under pressure and make sound, timely decisions.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs-london-fire-gov-uk.jobsmarket.site/pages/en-gb/jobs to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Eligibility
 

Applicants must have a clean CAT B full UK driving licence. (The successful candidate will be required to take and pass the Brigade’s driving assessment).

Assessment Overview
 

Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Hold a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) (National) or possess a recognised diploma or qualification issued by a professional institute such as the Society of Operations Engineers, Or willing to obtain CPC.

2. Experience of managing the operation of a mixed vehicle and operational equipment fleet within a client/contractor environment.

3. Experience of managing, motivating and monitoring the performance of a group of staff and ensuring that they are adequately trained and developed.

4. Experience in working as a skilled technician in commercial vehicle operations, ideally supported by BTEC or equivalent qualifications. Alternatively, proven experience managing an engineering department, combined with a strong understanding of maintenance principles and vehicle repair practices, with the ability to lead and apply these effectively.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place late-March/early-April 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
 

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loan
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.