Head of Critical Facilities and Engineering, EMEA and APAC

AIG; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Head of Critical Facilities and Engineering, where you will oversee maintenance and operation of critical building systems. This role offers the chance to lead vendor management, develop maintenance schedules, and implement safety measures. You will drive energy-saving initiatives and support the organization in achieving net-zero goals. The company values in-person collaboration, fostering a supportive environment for team members. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic corporate real estate setting, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Strong engineering and building management background required.
• Experience in a high-end corporate environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operation of critical building systems.
• Lead vendor management and develop maintenance schedules.
• Identify engineering risks and implement safety measures.

Skills

Multidisciplinary engineering

Building management

Health and Safety IOSH

Vendor engagement

Budget management

Interpersonal adaptability

Incident management

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Join us as our Head of Critical Facilities and Engineering to take your career to the next level with a global market leader.

Make your mark in Corporate Real Estate & Business Services Corporate Real Estate & Business Services is a global team that manages our vast corporate real estate portfolio; all aspects of the real estate portfolio including transactions / leasing, design & construction, moves, adds and changes, planning, and facilities management. The team takes an innovative approach to supporting day-to-day operations and fostering a dynamic workplace, while driving commercial and operational efficiencies.

How you will create an impact

• Responsible for oversight of the overall operation, maintenance, and modification of all critical and engineering building systems including: mechanical (including HVAC, computer room air conditioners, chillers, and plumbing) electrical (including UPS, DC battery systems, PDU, generators, transfer switches, and switchgear), cabling (including data and voice, broadband), fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems (including interfaces to fire alarm, card access, CCTV).
• Lead the maintenance functions including development of planned and reactive maintenance schedules to be practice and budgets including life cycle tracking and replacement planning.
• Identify engineering risks and hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards across and the region.
• Provides strategic and tactical leadership and line-management of all critical facilities and systems within the portfolio. Forward thinking change agent responsible to identify and drive needed people, process, and technology improvements in pursuit of best in class performance and 100% uptime/reliability.
• Support the organization as subject matter expert in emergency, incident and resilience matters within scope.
• Deliver energy saving and sustainability initiatives, supporting the AIG drive to net zero globally as regional lead.
• 3rd party vendor management to create class leading services.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A strong multidisciplinary engineering and building management background in a high-end corporate environment.
• Experience of working across multiple geographies with stakeholders and wider CRBS team with a collaborative approach.
• Proven working knowledge of engineering and critical systems.
• Health and Safety IOSH or equivalent including comprehensive permit to work compliance.
• Robust skills in sourcing, price testing and vendor engagement.
• Interpersonal adaptability and negotiation and prioritization of customer and business need.
• Ability to be flexible to changing business demands.
• Practical experience of resilience and incident management including responding to emergencies and unplanned events where required.
• Budget, purchasing and financial skills of a working building.
• Understanding and working with small and large capital management projects.
• Strong management skill to manage 3rd party resources.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of belonging

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail].

Functional Area:

CS - Corporate Services AIG Europe (Services) Limited