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Job Role: Hard Services Manager (Electrical)
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Location: Peterborough
Company Profile
CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.
Job Title: Hard Services Manager (Electrical Bias)
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Hard Services Manager (Electrical Bias) to join the team located in Peterborough
Purpose of the job
Responsible for all electrical services throughout the site including critical systems and for ensuring 24x7x365 operational performance of all systems and assets to maintain business functions. The role will supervise the team of site engineers to deliver both preventative and reactive maintenance and operational services.
The role is critical to maintaining business functions, and is a point of contact out of normal business hours for all engineering related building issues. The Hard Services Manager will be the custodian of all building services at all times and will be the main on site control function and access to the site.
The Hard Services Manager will have the responsibility for the operational performance and safety of the building at all times, and will be responsible for specialist sub contractors and other building dedicated engineers to maintain high quality service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise and lead the electrical team, ensuring that all planned and reactive maintenance tasks are carried out efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• To provide professional control of all Electrical facilities / systems / works on the site.
• To keep abreast of Engineering Developments and Technology advancements and how they could be implemented on your site.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure that all electrical works, especially high-risk tasks, are completed under safe systems of work.
• Provide a Technical point of contact for Client and Site Technical Staff.
• Provide guidance and advice on contractors RAMS for none-routine works on site, as required.
• To carryout assessment of Contractors competencies, as required.
• Give advice to Account Manager on Technical Competencies required to fulfil the Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance requirements and, as necessary, arrange Technical Training for Site Staff.
• Investigate and provide Technical Reports in the event of mishaps or incidents on site, as required, ensuring that the BU Technical Manager and Divisional Technical Director/CAE are kept informed.
• Manage the Permit to Work (PTW) system, issuing and cancelling permits to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Respond to electrical emergencies, minimizing operational disruptions and ensuring a swift resolution to system failures.
• Identify potential technical improvements for existing plant and equipment maintenance to facilitate improved reliability and /or cost reduction with fully supported documentation
• Development and review of site policies and procedures relating to the maintenance of installed plant and equipment ensuring that these are agreed with the BU Technical Manager and Divisional Technical Director/CAE before being implemented.
• Identify and develop training plans specific to installed equipment to facilitate training of site engineers and for staff development
• Ensure all matters relating to Health and Safety legislative requirements are fully documented and understood by all site staff and subcontractors involved in the maintenance of plant and equipment ensuring that advise has been taken from the CBRE HSE Manager and BU Technical Manager.
• Assist in the development and adherence to method statements, ensuring best working practices are established and maintained.
• Work with sub contractors involved in plant and equipment maintenance to ensure highest possible standards of maintenance are achieved
• Liaise with site and client management during any emergency operations or procedures
• Assist client with resolution of technical matters arising from installed equipment or maintenance of this equipment taking advise from the BU Technical Manager, as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installations, HNC in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations certification.
• Strong knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS), fire safety systems, and other critical infrastructure
• Preferably working towards Incorporated Engineering registration with CIBSE or IET or IMechE or another approved engineering body
• Supervisory experience
• People management
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification, preferred.
• A good knowledge of Building Management Systems; Fire Alarm Systems and General Building Services (Electrical; AC; Boilers; Water Systems; Chillers; Generators; UPS's, etc).
• Exhibit at all times an awareness of safety procedures and practices
• Show diligence in safe working Methods both for CBRE staff and occupants of the premises we are working in.
• Impart knowledge and safety training to all members of staff as required
• Proven experience with Permit to Work systems and safety compliance related to electrical work.
• Strong background in preventative and reactive maintenance, with the ability to lead teams in high-pressure situations.
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