Facilities manager M&E

Job Description

Our client, a high profile public sector body, see a Facilities Manager (M&E) on a fixed term contract for a 3 month period.This role is based in Edinburgh.This role is renumerated between £33314 - £36496 pa (pro-rata)They are seeking to appoint an experienced Electrical and Mechanical Engineer as one of our Facilities Management team to manage the existing mechanical and electrical building services, including security and fire alarm systems and to lead the electrical andsecurity systems improvement projects. The post is responsible for all matters relating to building services, including planned and response maintenance activities by contractors, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory instruments.This role reports into the Head of Estates who sits in the Chief Operating Office Leadership Team..Main duties:

• to ensure maintenance works and estates capital projects are carried out within full compliance of robust processes to ensure the integrity, safety of our staff and environmental conditions for our collection are maintained throughout
• to appoint and manage the building services planned and response maintenance contracts for allocated mechanical and electrical building services for our heritage buildings
• to assist in the development and manage the planned preventive maintenance and replacement plan for our electrical and security installations

Essential criteria:Essential

• Electrical engineer or Building Services Engineer with experience of maintaining and managing Electrical and mechanical systems including distribution, emergency lighting and portable appliance testing (Degree qualified, Minimum 5 years experience, electricalbias preferred)
• Experience of maintaining and managing fire (detection & safety) and security systems (Minimum 5 years experience)
• Experience of maintaining and managing building services (Minimum 5 years experience)
• Experience of initiating, planning, scoping, and implementing a series of systems improvement projects - ideally with similar heritage buildings
• Experience of leading and managing specialist contractors
• Contract Management (including contract administration experience)
• Dealing with all aspects of estates Health and Safety in building improvement projects, including Risk Assessment and Fire Management of building improvement projects

Problem solver

• Technical skills and experience in facilities management

Procurement experience.

• The ability to write specifications and prepare contracts.
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities of operating popular, free visitor attractions.
• Understanding of the challenges and constraints of maintaining iconic listed buildings at multiple sites with external grounds & art works.
• Understanding of trends and best practice in the relevant technical areas
• Strong communication skills

Desirable

• Membership of BIFM or CIBSE or other professional body
• Experience in a similar role in an Arts environment.
• Knowledge of BS5454/ BS EN 16893.
• Experience of CMMS/CAFM Software (currently Qube Planet FM Enterprise).
• Experience of commissioning building services.
• A good knowledge of Fire & Security Systems including CCTV, Access Control, and alarm systems.
• Experience on maintaining buildings electrical installations, lighting, distribution, and UPS systems.
• Up to date knowledge of current regulations and statutory requirements with regards to electrical systems and testing.
• Working knowledge of exhibition & galleries lighting.
• Computer Aided Design experience.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with relevant professional qualification as an electrical engineer or building services engineer)
• BS 7671:2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations: IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Richard in our Glasgow office.