Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

Description

JS271 Chief Engineer

Location: North London

Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + Benefits

Overview:

First Military Executive Recruitment are currently seeking a Chief Engineer on behalf of one of our UHNW clients.

The Chief Engineer is expected to support and report directly the Chief Operating Officer and manage the maintenance team on a daily basis, ensuring the running of the various properties which form part of the Estate and the delivery of the highest level of service to the Principals.

This is a demanding and high-pressure role supporting the running of a private estate at the highest level.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military candidates however, all qualified applications will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and implement a planned preventive maintenance schedule for the estate.
• Inspect and maintain building systems (heating, ventilation etc.) through planned testing.
• Prepare staff maintenance schedules in collaboration with the FM Supervisors.
• Lead the process of setting new SLA and appointments of the maintenance contractors and manage those when on site (including callout requests).
• Work with the complex M&E, BMS, IT & AV installations within the estate.
• Deliver solutions to ensure faultless service across the estate.
• To provide full support to the FM Team to carry out tasks ensuring the properties are maintained to the highest standard.
• To carry out ad hoc and regular inspections of the buildings.
• To manage the Facility Team at the other properties to ensure resources are available and support provided whenever required.
• Use and manage the defect reporting system to ensure all maintenance requests are responded to.
• To ensure that the maintenance processes and documentation, including built drawings and O&M documentation, are reviewed and updated.
• To develop the Facilities Maintenance team to ensure correct skill set is available as required. 
• To ensure there is always adequate resources, people, time and materials available to deal with all eventualities.
• To conduct team meetings and appraisals as appropriate.
• To ensure the general cleanliness in all areas where work is being conducted.
• Manage and maintain the budget control system, process invoices / petty cash related to the FM department.
• Propose long term Capex plans (yearly, 3 yearly, 5 yearly) to ensure all technical / building assets are on a replacement program, as appropriate.
• Manage stock and spares for the FM Department.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for all systems used on the estate and ensure all records are kept in the relevant folders / systems.
• Work with the Head Gardener to ensure all water features and irrigations systems are always fully operational.
• Ensure all SPA and pool facilities are always fully operational.
• Provide any technical reports as and when requested.
• To Carry out Duty Manager shifts as required.
• To carry out any other duties that may be reasonably requested.
• To ensure that all work undertaken is done so in a safe manner and in accordance with relevant approved codes of practice and the H&S at Work Regs 1974.
• To wear appropriate protective clothing provided by or recommended by the Company.
• To ensure that any accidents to staff or visitors are reported in accordance with correct procedures.
• To be fully conversant with the risk assessments for the Estate and ensure the documentations related to the FM Department are kept up to date.
• To comply with all Health & Safety regulation including fire safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself, staff, contractors and Principals.
• Uniforms and any operational equipment will be provided.

Skills and Qualifications:

• HND, B.Tech / M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering required.
• At least 5 years previous experience in a 5* hotel or similar as Chief Engineer / Director of Engineering.
• Professional Building Engineering / Project Management Certifications.
• H&S qualifications (such as IOSH, NEBOSH, CIEH).
• Good written and spoken English skills.
• Total discretion and the ability to provide exceptional service without being intrusive.
• Flexible with working hours and adaptable to change