Senior Engineer

Beaverbrook Town House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on retail

Pension

Life Insurance

28 days annual leave

Staff development

Uniforms

Job summary

Beaverbrook Town House in central London seeks a Senior Engineer to oversee routine, preventative and emergency maintenance across the property, manage external contractors, and stay on call for emergencies.

You will lead health and safety compliance, budget procurement for maintenance services, and maintain fire alarm and CCTV systems, matching Beaverbrook's warm, thoughtful hospitality standard.

Qualifications

• Must have Fire Safety and occupational safety knowledge.
• Qualified in Health and Safety Management or equivalent preferred.
• NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2+ in Electrical Installations, Plumbing, Mechanical Building Maintenance or Building Services Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routine, preventative and emergency maintenance across the property.
• Manage external maintenance contractors and ensure contractual obligations are met at competitive prices.
• Remain on call for essential emergencies, coordinating with the Health & Safety Manager.

Skills

Fire Safety Management

F-Gas Awareness

PAT Testing

Asbestos Awareness

Working at Height

Health & Safety Management (qual.)

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2+ in Electrical/Plumbing/MEP

Job description

Beaverbrook is a collection of two luxury hotels; our estate surrounded by the Surrey Hills and our Town House in central London. What binds our hotels together is the Beaverbrook ethos – warmth and thoughtfulness that makes every guest and employee journey unforgettable and that reflects our approach to exceptional experiences.

As the Senior Engineer at Beaverbrook Town House, you will ensure optimum completion of routine, preventative and emergency maintenance and repairs, across the property.

This role will also be responsible for managing external maintenance related contractors, ensuring they fulfil their contractual obligations at competitive prices. You will remain on call for any essential emergencies, working closely with the Health & Safety Manager, ensuring compliance for the Town House is also a key priority.

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing all maintenance tasks via the daily logbook held at Reception, work orders and special projects ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Responding to guests’ maintenance needs promptly and ensure they receive a professional, efficient, prompt and courteous service to company standard.
• Maintaining all equipment in accordance with health & safety regulations, ensuring all documentation is up to date.
• Manage, monitor and test the Town House’s emergency and security systems, such as fire alarms and CCTV.
• Taking responsibility for the department’s procurement and budget, for all maintenance services.

Who you are:

• Knowledgeable in Fire Safety Management, F-Gas Awareness, PAT Testing, Asbestos Awareness, Working at Height. The ideal candidate having a qualification in Health and Safety Management.
• Excellent at building relationships with team members, guests and Department Managers.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• You will take primary responsibility for all Town House maintenance operations, working independently day-to-day, with weekly visits and guidance from our Director of Engineering. Additional support from estate employees and external contractors will be available, as needed.
• The ideal candidate will be qualified in Electrical Installation, Plumbing, Mechanical Building Maintenance and/or Building Services Engineering, at NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 and above

Shift Pattern:

• This position will consist of 40 hours per week, working any 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays.
• The hours for this position will typically consist of 08:00-16:30, with some variation dependent upon business needs.
• You will be required to remain on-call, for out of hours support.

Salary:

Up to £40,000 per annum plus tronc

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook.

As a member of our team, you can expect to receive:

• Competitive salary
• Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App
• Personal development support
• Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities
• Discounted rates on Food & Beverage
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Sick Pay
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Earn up to £600 through our recommend a friend scheme
• Uniforms
• And other local benefits