Multiskilled Engineer

Velocity Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a Multiskilled Engineer for their prestigious client in London. The role involves performing planned preventative maintenance and responding to emergency repairs for both electrical and mechanical systems. Candidates must hold relevant engineering certifications and have experience in facilities management within corporate or educational settings. The position requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Relevant certifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in facilities management and building services.
• Experience working in corporate or educational environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms and carry out emergency repairs.
• Ensure suitable spares for site maintenance are available.
• Develop relationships with clients and contractors.
• Complete job sheets to maintain accurate records.
• Present a professional image and provide excellent customer service.
• Assist engineering staff with low-level fabric tasks as needed.
• Participate in weekly call out duties.
• Maintain professional and technical skills through personal development.
• Ensure compliance with contractual KPIs/SLA.
• Supervise subcontractors during maintenance work.
• Keep all plant rooms clean and secured.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical plant awareness

HVAC equipment experience

Fire life safety systems knowledge

Customer service excellence

Education

Relevant Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Certifications

Job description

Job Title - Multiskilled Engineer

My client is a global leading provider in facilities management and they are looking for a Multiskilled Engineer to work on their established & prestigious financial client located in Blackfriars. The Engineer will be responsible for the following:

• To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Proactive and Reactive works to all electrical & mechanical systems in accordance with agreed service levels. Working independently or in a team to complete all maintenance and servicing tasks.
• To participate as part of an on-call rota for emergency call outs and to be flexible to work overtime.

The engineer must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge of Electrical and fire systems, Mechanical plant & HVAC equipment such as AHU's, Chilled systems / Boilers, heating systems, Hot and cold-water systems and building management systems. Electrical works including general LV systems, fire/life safety systems, lighting. Undertaking weekly/monthly testing of systems such as fire alarms & emergency lighting, water control. The day-to-day works being undertaken would be to carry out various aspects and a flexible working approach will be required, when required the engineer would need to undertake Building Fabric repairs and basic plumbing repairs, and to manage and oversee contractors ensuring compliance and job competition.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all building plant, equipment and systems to meet and exceed expectations, and agreed service level agreements.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms, and effect emergency repairs as needed.
• Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the sites plant.
• To develop a good working relationship with all members of staff and the various client's staff & Contractors.
• Complete and return job sheets to allow records to be kept up to date. Ensure all tasks issued are completed in agreed SLA times & if there is a risk this cannot be achieved then seek assistance from Supervisors.
• Ensure a professional image is presented to clients and visitors and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted at all times.
• Assist Engineering staff in duties as required. These can include low level fabric tasks such as touch up painting, minor electrical tasks - fuses and door maintenance.
• There are call out duties on a weekly rota basis.
• Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life‑learning.
• Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI's/SLA's.
• To ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation.
• Supervising and monitoring of sub‑contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance.
• Ensure that all plant rooms under the responsibility of CBRE are always locked and are kept in a clean and tidy condition.

Qualifications / Experience

• Relevant Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Certifications from a recognised institution.
• Experience within FM & Building Services.
• Experience in a corporate/Education environment.