Building Services Manager Mechanical

  • Job Reference: RMSME5
  • Date Posted: 18 May 2023
  • Recruiter: Catch22
  • Location: London, Greater London, England
  • Salary: £45,000 to £48,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: 10% bonus, 11% pension, healthcare etc
  • Sector: Technical & Engineering, Facilities / Estates Management, Other FM jobs
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Our client, a market leading business from within the Student Accommodation sector are recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead a team of 6 mechanical engineers and plumbers, providing maintenance at 37 student halls of residence across London.

We need someone with at least 2 years supervisory or management experience to lead and develop a young team.

 Key responsibilities include: 

  • Ensuring that Health and Safety legislation is adhered to at all times by them and their team
  • To be hands on when necessary (max 25% of the time)
  • Manage and mentor a team of plumbers, mechanical and building services technicians
  • Ensure required training and qualifications required for the role of their team are audited and up to date at all times
  • Complete all paperwork required for property files and ensuring all records of site operation are accurate, structured and compliant with company policies and procedures
  • Work with the required Risk Assessments and Method Statements at all times, accountable for reviewing all tasks for risk before starting and ensuring that risks are eliminated before work begins
  • Accountable for conducting inspection of all work areas including vehicles and plant rooms to ensure that high standards are maintained and reporting any issues immediately to the regional technical manager
  • Accountable for the performance of the team and will actively participate in performance management conversations and personal development plan

Benefits include: 

  • c£46,000+ (some flexibility for perfect candidate)
  • Bonus scheme (10%)
  • up to 11% employer pension contribution
  • Opportunity to work for a market leading organisation.
  • Use of work vehicle
  • Progression opportunities

If you're a Mechanical Engineer who holds strong and ethical values, with supervisory or management experience and this role would be of interest, please apply now.