Lead Shift Engineer

JLL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in Greater London is seeking a Lead Shift Engineer to provide comprehensive engineering support while maintaining the building infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in HVAC and building services, health & safety awareness, and a proactive approach to tasks. Responsibilities include managing engineering standards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and supervising effective handovers to maintain high performance standards. Join our team to shape a brighter way forward.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of engineering experience is a must.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Health & Safety awareness is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building infrastructure and systems.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Supervise effective site handovers and housekeeping.

Skills

Building Services Engineering

HVAC

Electrical/Mechanical experience

Numeracy and literacy

Problem-solving skills

Customer service delivery

Education

Level 3 -City & Guilds - Building Services Engineering HVAC

Approved apprenticeship in Building Services

17/18th Edition IEE

Tools

BMS systems

Electrical monitoring tools

UPS systems

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Lead Shift Engineer

Reporting Relationships / Key Relationships

Campus Manager/ Supervisor

Role Summary

To provide all-round engineering support, maintaining the building infrastructure. Have a detailed understanding of all new or current building services systems and contingency procedures within the buildings, and complying with the Health & Safety/building codes of practice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a close liaison and working relationship with the Engineering Supervisor and Manager
• Attend all allocated training courses and act as a Duty Authorised Person (HV) whilst on duty.
• Issue relevant site Permits as part of the Safe System of Work
• Completion of SFG20 PPMs and reactive tasks and update the system in order to meet contractual obligations.
• Ensure that daily checks are completed and repair or report any defects using the helpdesk or reactive works ticketing system
• Responsible for M&E stock control
• Ensure any accidents and near misses are reported to line managers
• Maintain and supervise effective site handovers, including critical plant status, plant isolations, issues arising, ongoing works, special task requests, standard of housekeeping
• Comply with both statutory and company health, safety and environmental regulations and policies.
• Timely implementation and recording of all statutory inspections including accurate recording of electrical, fire and water hygiene records
• Where necessary be available to attend out of hours calls when required or when working the on-call shifts (including on public holidays)
• Control of 3rd party contractors including monitoring of work performance and standards, including internal auditing where applicable in conjunction with the Engineering Manager
• Ensure that Specialist Service Provider worksheets are signed off that quality of work is inspected and recommendations are escalated to the Engineering Manager/Supervisor
• Maintain the 100% uptime criteria
• Ensure that Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping
• Carry out regular 1 on 1 meetings and document performance reports with each member of your team and ensure they receive regular feedback on their performance and have the opportunity to discuss their ongoing development.
• Will be expected to operate and trouble shoot all building systems but not be limited to the following:

• BMS and electrical monitoring
• Control system
• Air handling, conditioning and terminal units - VAV and CRAC
• Chiller
• Domestic water services
• Fire prevention and detection systems
• VESDA
• Fire suppression
• Variable speed drivesAC, DC single phase and three phase motors
• UPS systems, batteries, static switches and associated controls
• Low voltage switch panels and associated breakers

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Approved apprenticeship or appropriate experience within Building Services
• Level 3 -City & Guilds - Building Services Engineering HVAC or Electrical/ Mechanical or equivalent and competent in plumbing, joinery, tiling and painting
• 17/18th Edition IEE
• Health & Safety awareness is necessary.
• Preferred- BTEC ONC/HNC or HND - Building Services Engineering - HVAC or Electrical/ Mechanical or equivalent
• At least 3 years of engineering experience is a must
• Experience of managing a small team
• Proactive approach to undertake all tasks required.
• Numeracy and literacy skills, with experience of report writing
• Good computer literacy using Windows Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Effective problem solving skills
• Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.
• Self-motivated, calm manner and able to work under pressure.
• Smart appearance, presentable
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working in busy commercial contracts, managing and achieving KPIs and SLAs
• HVAP Qualification preferred

The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to posts may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.

Location

On-site –London, GBR

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