Technical Supervisor

Velocity Recruitment

Job Title – Technical Services Team Lead

Job Purpose

My client is a global leading provider in facilities management and they are looking for a lead electrical engineer to oversee the maintenance of all building services, for one of their prestigious blue-chip contracts.

The Purpose of the job will be technical coordination point for the day-to-day maintenance activities, including the Specialist Subcontractors, Suppliers and other support teams. One of the key activities involves the role of authorised person for Electrical/Mechanical Systems.

Key Responsibilities

* As Technical Services Team Leader, you will have a responsibility for managing a team of technical engineers, this includes performance reviews, mentoring, and managing annual leave.

* Operate all M&E systems within the building in a competent, effective and efficient manner (including HV Electrical/Mechanical isolations/operations) as per requested by SAP. Having due regard to business risk and energy use. Making recommendations for improvement and providing concise technical reports when required.

* Ensure all Specialist Subcontractors visits are conducting works in line with approved Method Statements, Risk Assessment and other required documentation.

* Ensure Specialist Subcontractor worksheets are signed off where necessary, that quality of work has been inspected and recommendations are communicated to the Technical Manager.

* Ensuring minimum staffing arrangements are always maintained.

* Accurately close and report all reactive work orders within defined SLAs, including precise recording of any critical spares/stock items used during these tasks.

* Attend weekly team meetings, client meetings as requested, in conjunction with CBRE management.

* Champion and promote QHSE compliance activities, such as Hazard/Near Miss Reporting and regular Toolbox Talks. Conduct any toolbox talks to the shift team when required.

* Take ownership of areas (including all plant rooms), ensuring they are brought up too and maintained to the required show site standards.

* Evaluate and escalate any potential risks, with an assessment of impact, probable causes and mitigation opportunities.

* Manage all planned maintenance tasks, ensuring the engineering team deliver PM work allocation on a month-by-month basis and ensuring they are closed within the defined SLA’s.

* Adhere to all current and Critical Engineering Management policies and Procedures and to take an active approach in the continuous improvement of these procedures.

* Escalate any issues that affect availability, H&S and Security issues of the site.

* Provide the quotations to maintain the critical spares and parts for day to day activities.

* Undertake tasks, as required by Engineering Leaders in accordance with experience and competencies.

* Carry out electrical switching operations on systems within Change Control Process and authorization limits to agreed switching programmes.

* Lead in shift training by scenarios and lessons learnt; knowledge from O&M's & site drawings. Operate critical plants where authorized.

* Carry out Compliance Monthly and yearly check with team.

Person Specification:

* Electrical qualifications from a recognised institution (C&Gs / NVQ)

* Experience working in a similar role

* Strong supervisory experience with the ability to motivate and manage a team.

* Proficient in CAFM systems and E-Log Book management.

* Experience in compiling risk assessments and quotations.

* Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

* Knowledge of water treatment & HVAC

* Knowledge of M&E services, BMS systems, and statutory compliance