Engineering Supervisor

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Supervisor (Compliance)Job reference: J61697We are currently recruiting for a number an Engineering Supervisor within a leading University in Greater Manchester.These are key role within the University and will be on a temporary to permanent contractThe post holder is expected to plan, programme, allocate and supervise work as required utilising in-house labour and contract labour as appropriate. .Duties will include:

• The scope of work includes repair, maintenance and improvements to engineering services. This would include PPM (planned preventative maintenance) works, reactive maintenance works (via helpdesk) & small project works.
• To assist the Unit Area Manager to effectively direct and manage all resources allocated to the Facilities - Maintenance and Compliance (FMC).

• Supervise an allocated team of technical and manual in house staff and contract labour responsible for a range of maintenance and improvements of buildings services.

• To deputise for the Unit Area Manager

• To assist dayon-day for allocating and supervising engineering work ensuring efficient and safe operation to the highest achievable standard.

• To assist in ensuring that all work is effectively controlled using the systems developed for ensuring the group is productive, cost effective and transparent in all its operations.

• Responsible for monitoring the progress of all aspects of individual jobs/projects from inception to completion (including the updating of the management systems and the production of management reports).

• Provide specific advice within the area of technical expertise on a routine basis.

• Contribute to the design and estimation of small project works, including preparation of specifications.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of performance-monitoring systems so as to provide evidence that the team is providing value for money.

• Contribute to the development of a customer focused service, promoting the Directorate of Estates and Facilities by establishing and maintaining working relationships throughout the University.

Essential skills / qualifications:

• Extensive experience in a Building Service/Engineering discipline, and detailed knowledge of Engineering Compliance/Contract Management

• Appropriate qualifications to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and Ordinary or Higher National Certificate qualifications (or be willing to work towards achieving the ONC/HNC level) in an electrical, mechanical or construction related discipline and having substantialvocational experience as applicable.

• An established track record and experience in an engineering or construction related discipline.

• Experience of supervising groups of multi-disciplinary, technical and manual in house staff and external contracted labour.

• Experience of producing reports and correspondence, giving clear oral reports and proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Project).

• Experience of working to tight deadlines.

• Must be proficient in

1. Mechanical (HVAC) engineering regulations and guidance (i.e. CIBSE, BSRIA, BESA)

OR

1. Electrical engineering regulations and standards (i.e. EAWR, BS7671:18th Edition, BS5839-1, BS5266-1)

OR

1. Construction regulations (i.e. Building Regulations and Associated Approved Documents)

• Must have working knowledge of:-

1. Health & Safety legislation
2. Contractual practices and procedures
3. Man management and related Human Resources issues
4. Job, project and procurement
5. Post holders must have a good working knowledge of associated disciplines

• Must be capable of accessing all parts of the Universitys estate including working at height, in confined spaces etc.

• Experience working with CAFM (computer aided facilities management) systems at operational level for planned and reactive maintenance activities.

• Experience of electronic finance systems for the procurement of plant, external contractors and materials.

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please contact Siobhan Allinson at Venn Group or apply below.Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.