Mechanical Project Supervisor (Legionella) - Building Services

Hays Building; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mechanical engineering field is seeking a Mechanical Project Supervisor for interim management of building and maintenance projects in Derby. The role involves providing technical expertise in mechanical building services, ensuring compliance with water hygiene regulations, and managing project delivery to meet performance and quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Building Services Engineering and extensive experience in building services maintenance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building services maintenance with a focus on legionella regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and monitor progress to meet performance targets.
• Sound knowledge of IT applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice in mechanical engineering services and compliance.
• Oversee project delivery and prepare necessary documentation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation and conduct quality audits.

Skills

Project Management

Compliance

Communication

Technical Specialist Advice

Education

Degree in Mechanical Plumbing and Heating or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Project Supervisor - Legionella (Temporary/Interim/Contract/Freelance)

Purpose of the Role
The Mechanical Project Supervisor will manage building and maintenance projects, providing technical specialist advice in Mechanical Building Services Engineering. The role ensures that all work is carried out efficiently, meeting performance specifications and quality standards, with a particular focus on water hygiene and legionella compliance.

Pay Rate: Circa £300 per day
Equivalent to £50,000+ per annum
Location: Derbyshire

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Specialist:

• Provide expert advice in Building Services Engineering (mechanical).
• Oversee compliance, servicing, and projects involving heating, hot water generation, hot and cold-water services, air conditioning services, and commercial kitchens.
• Manage quarterly water hygiene control tasks and ensure compliance with water hygiene and legionella regulations.

Project Management:

• Oversee mechanical engineering services and construction project delivery.
• Prepare reports, estimates, specifications, drawings, and work schedules for quotations or tendering.
• Ensure projects are delivered to the required specification, quality, and budget.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all property and construction work complies with relevant statutory legislation, codes of practice, and professional guidance documents.
• Conduct regular quality audits and address any areas where quality does not meet specified standards.
• Ensure compliance with the most recent CDM regulations, assuming the Principal Designer Role as required.

Communication and Coordination:

• Ensure effective communication and coordination between all disciplines, parties, and teams involved in projects.
• Represent the Service Manager at meetings and discussions as required.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Ideally, a Degree qualification in Mechanical Plumbing and Heating or Building Services Engineering.
• Extensive experience in building services maintenance, ideally a track record of overseeing compliance, servicing, and projects involving heating, hot water generation, hot and cold water services, air conditioning services, and commercial kitchens.
• Experience of managing quarterly water hygiene control tasks and ensuring compliance with water hygiene and legionella regulations.
• Experience of managing and ensuring building compliance according to regulations and good practice.
• Sound knowledge of IT software applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to monitor progress and meet performance targets.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise under stressful situations.
• Positive and constructive contribution to meetings and discussions.
• Flexibility in approach, accommodating the needs of the wider service area.

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