Operational Lead

EQUANS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy services company is seeking an Operational Lead in London to provide technical and operational support across a prestigious corporate environment. The role demands a strong understanding of building services systems and focuses on maintaining building infrastructure and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and extensive building services experience, as well as the ability to manage contractors. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and leadership progression.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Technical development and leadership progression

Qualifications

• Extensive building services experience required.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams is desirable.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and support budgetary control.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support for safe building service performance.
• Plan and coordinate scheduled maintenance and repairs.
• Oversee and coordinate third party contractors.

Skills

Strong understanding of building services systems

Excellent communication skills

Ability to diagnose faults

Strong IT skills

Reliable and capable of working independently

Education

Completed apprenticeship with strong trade qualifications

18th Edition qualification

C&G 236 Parts 1 and 2 or mechanical equivalent

Job description

Operational Lead

Job Title: Operational Lead
Location: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 5 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London E14 4BG
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Salary: £57,000 per annum

About the Role

Equans is seeking an experienced Operational Lead to provide all round engineering and technical support across a high profile corporate environment. This role is key to maintaining building infrastructure, ensuring compliance with all relevant building services standards and supporting the Shift Teams, Technical Supervisor and Account Manager. You will help plan engineering works, support moves and changes and ensure a professional approach to quality, safety and operational excellence. Maintaining 100 percent uptime and strong response standards is central to this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support, ensuring safe and efficient building service performance
• Plan and coordinate scheduled maintenance, repairs and engineering activities
• Support shift and day teams, including workplace technicians and fabric teams
• Ensure high standards of response to plant failures and abnormal conditions
• Oversee and coordinate third party contractors, ensuring compliance with site procedures
• Assist in producing method statements, risk assessments and statutory inspection planning
• Maintain awareness of site contingency procedures and support emergency responses
• Complete administrative tasks accurately and promptly, including reporting via AIMS
• Support the Account Manager with cost effective planning and contract delivery
• Lead small works planning, including moves and changes and fabric projects
• Promote strong SHEQ performance and uphold all Equans policies and standards

Required Experience and Skills

• Completed apprenticeship with strong trade qualifications and extensive building services experience
• LV Authorised
• C&G 236 Parts 1 and 2 or mechanical equivalent
• 18th Edition qualification
• Strong understanding of building services systems including BMS, HVAC, water systems, fire systems and electrical equipment
• Ability to diagnose faults and recommend effective solutions
• Strong IT skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Reliable, confident and capable of working independently and leading others

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams
• Proven ability to manage contractors and support budgetary control
• Knowledge of safe systems of work, statutory compliance and engineering planning
• Exposure to complex corporate or critical environments

What Equans Offers

Equans provides a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth, technical development and leadership progression. You will be part of a highly skilled team operating within a prestigious corporate setting, with a strong focus on safety, customer service and sustainability.

About Equans

Equans is a global leader in energy and technical services, supporting clients with facilities management, engineering and sustainable solutions. Our teams play a vital role in reducing environmental impact while delivering reliable, high quality services across complex and critical environments.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced engineering professional ready to step into a leadership focused operational role, we encourage you to apply and join the Equans team supporting this landmark Canary Wharf site