Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic M&E Lead Engineer with a proven track record in supervising technical engineering teams to join our contract.
The role involves carrying out technical and general duties across a diverse portfolio of commercial buildings. The candidate must be qualified/competent to maintain HV/LV and mechanical building services. They will report to the Head of Operations (South) and will be a key part of the team delivering reactive, planned, and ad hoc maintenance tasks.
Suitable training and up-skilling will be provided to meet the necessary competency standards.
Main Responsibilities
1. Supervise and coordinate a team to deliver maintenance activities, ensuring contractual and compliance obligations are met.
2. Schedule and undertake planned preventative maintenance on Mechanical & Electrical installations, focusing on critical building systems to ensure zero operational interruption.
3. Monitor all main plant & equipment daily to maintain a safe working environment for building occupants and users.
4. Identify and rectify faults proactively through monitoring of plant & equipment.
5. Perform ad-hoc and planned maintenance in line with industry standards, regulations, and best practices, including SFG20.
6. Ensure all compliance certifications are valid, organized, and up-to-date.
7. Communicate with suppliers and contractors for parts and repairs, using the CAFM system aligned with PPM & Reactive activities.
8. Liaise with operational teams to ensure safe and compliant service delivery, including sign-off of RAMS and issuance of permits.
9. Interface with external bodies to ensure smooth service delivery.
10. Follow instructions related to M&E installations or specific requirements from management.
11. Ensure reactive tasks are logged and completed within SLA.
12. Respond to emergency breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out repairs to maintain business continuity, including out-of-hours responses.
Experience
Support a safety culture, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain training records. Support safety meetings, audits, and inspections.
Applicants should have at least 5 years' supervisory experience with technical teams in Building Services or Facilities Management, ensuring a safe, compliant working environment in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation.
Essential Skills
* Excellent oral and written communication
* Ability to supervise teams across management levels
* 3-5 years' experience in Building Services or Facilities Management
* Understanding of statutory compliance
* Proficiency in IT, including Maximo & Microsoft Office
* SFG20 competency
Qualifications
* Organizational and problem-solving skills
* Health & Safety training (minimum IoSH Managing Safely)
* Interpersonal and influencing skills
* Knowledge of facilities management and building services
* Technical reporting skills
* City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering & installation or equivalent
* Building services NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
* IET Wiring Regs to 18th edition BS7671:2018
* High Voltage Authorized Persons Course
* Desirable: City & Guilds 2391 Test and Inspection, Mechanical engineering NVQ Level 3, ACOP L8 Legionella Responsible Person
Desirable
* Asbestos Responsible Person training
* Maximo Planning & Integration
* Knowledge of Maximo or similar CAFM systems
* BPSS (Baseline) and SC clearance, DV clearance advantageous
* Previous roles as Authorized Person for Electrical, Working at Height, Confined Space, and Asbestos are highly advantageous.
Person Specification
* Experience in daily interaction with operational management and engineers
* Coordination and planning skills
* Effective communication skills at all levels
* Customer-focused, self-motivated, and result-oriented
* Calm under pressure and assertive
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