Supervisor

Jll; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking an Engineering Supervisor in City of Westminster. This role involves overseeing all engineering operations and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a formal qualification in electrical, mechanical, or building services engineering and a current Low Voltage Qualification. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a small team are essential. Join a dynamic team that is shaping the future of real estate and enjoy a competitive salary and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing contractors and supervising staff.
• Demonstrable experience in a Critical Services Environment.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provision of all-round engineering support for building infrastructure.
• Act as a co-ordination point for site activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Problem-solving skills

Team leadership

Education

Formal qualification in electrical, mechanical or building services engineering

Current Low Voltage Qualification

C&G 236 Parts 1 and 2 or mechanical equivalent

Tools

Building Management Systems

Windows Office applications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provision of 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.
• It is the Contract Supervisors role to act as a co-ordination point for the day-to-day activities on site between the site team, specialist service partners and on-going project works.
• The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all activities within the building are undertaken with a professional and conscientious outlook with regards to the quality of work and Health & Safety.
• The Engineering Supervisor will ensure that there are excellent standards of response to plant failures, completion of assigned work and ensure any abnormal operating conditions and housekeeping issues are dealt with proficiently.
• The individual should have a very good track record and should be capable of running the operation whilst on duty including their respective site engineers. · Close liaison and working relationship with the Account Manager · Operate all systems within the buildings in a competent, effective and efficient manner · Act as the Duty Authorised Person (LV) whilst on duty
• Issue relevant site Permits as part of the Safe System of Work
• Completion of PPM and reactive tasks and update the system.
• Ensure that daily tours are completed and repair or report any defects found via the Landlord helpdesk
• Identification of materials required to be ordered in a timely manner and completion of the internal Materials Request Form (MRF1)
• 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 statutory inspections including accurate recording of fire and water hygiene records
• Control of 3rd party contractors including monitoring of work performance and standards, including internal auditing where applicable in conjunction with the Contracts Manager
• Ensure that Specialist Service Provider worksheets are signed off that quality of work is inspected and recommendations are escalated to the Contracts Manager
• Take responsibility for escalating critical incidents and producing and submitting incident reports within the prescribed timescales in conjunction with both the Site / Account Manager.
• The Engineering Supervisor will ensure that Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping
• The Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for the upkeep of the external trackers for site on a daily/weekly basis which will be audited by the Manager on a monthly basis.
• The Engineering Supervisor will be expected to operate and trouble shoot all building systems but not be limited to the following:
  • Building Management Systems and electrical monitoring
  • Control system
  • Air handling, conditioning and terminal units - VAV and CRAC
  • Gas fired humidification
  • Domestic water services
  • Fire prevention and detection systems
  • Sprinklers and wet risers
  • Fire alarm and voice alarm
  • VESDA
  • Fire suppression
  • Variable speed drives
  • Generators, load banks and controls
  • AC, DC single phase and three phase motors
  • UPS systems, batteries, static switches and associated controls
  • Emergency lighting
  • Low voltage switch panels and associated breaker

Qualifications

• The Engineering Supervisor should come from an apprenticeship, ONC / BTEC or equivalent and have a current Low Voltage Qualification. Ideally they will have been exposed to the Critical Services Environment with experience of emergency procedures and systems, issuing permits, sub-contractor control, labour control, and completion of PPM's., Approved apprenticeship or appropriate experience within Building Services
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with staff and Customers at all levels
• Formal qualification in electrical, mechanical or building services engineering
• Experience as an end user of a Building Management Systems
• Demonstrable experience of managing contractors and supervising staff
• Intermediate computer literacy using Windows Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, with experience of report writing, 18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation
• Previously LV Authorised Person
• C&G 236 Parts 1 and 2 or mechanical equivalent
• C&G 2391 - Desirable
• Be conversant with current Health and Safety legislation with relevance to safe working practices. Sound level of administration/organisational skills

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and conscientious
• Pro‑active in achieving the highest standard of operation - must be enthusiastic to deliver a good service to the Customer
• Ability to lead, motivate and direct a small team of technicians/operatives
• Well‑presented and approachable manner
• Confidence and commitment to providing a high quality, professional service
• Ability to develop a good understanding of the customers' business requirements
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise work tasks
• Adaptable and flexible in approach to work required
• Effective problem solving skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Reliable
• Detail conscious
• Results/tasks orientated

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.

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