Head of Mechanical and Electrical Division

LNT Care Developments is the UK’s leading purpose build residential care home developer and constructor. Over 30 years of innovation, within our vertically integrated model, has allowed us to perfect the care home designs. LNT Construction Limited, part of LNT Care Developments are currently recruiting for a Head of Mechanical and Electrical Division.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Head of M&E will work closely with the MD and design team to lead the overall delivery of the division across a £250m build programme across 30 locations per year. Innovation is at the heart of the role and as such the Head of M&E will be at the leading edge of thinking as we push to carbon neutral.

**Responsibilities**:

- Contribute and influence the innovation agenda in the business. Build upon our existing approaches to solar generation and power storage/electrification and ground source tech.
- Take ownership of all delivery across all LNT care home sites in the UK.
- Support, guide & Mentor Heads of Function and delivery teams.
- Ensure all staff certification is up to date and all mandatory training is completed and recorded.
- Support teams with any additional development and training as and when required and ensure accurately recorded.
- Ensure all own certification is up to date and recorded.
- Support and guide teams to make sure site is compliant and built to regulations and issued drawings.
- Update the Managing Director on a regular basis on progression of builds and any issues/escalations on sites.
- Control costs & programme, working within allocated budget for each site.
- Working with the Program Planning Manager to deliver sites on schedule. Arrange and deliver pre-start meetings. Reporting accurate progress and challenges on site.
- Regular communication with all internal teams including Procurement & Buying teams
- Close out discrepancies or quality issues in the report tracker communicating finding of reports/closing out in a timely manner.
- Ensure a robust commissioning process, thorough planning, testing and documentation. Define clear objectives. Regularly review and update the process to evolving needs.
- Facilitate regular reviews/appraisals with Site Managers.
- In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the jobholder may be asked to perform other duties assigned by the management from time to time.

**Knowledge and Experience Required**:

- Knowledge of all building methods
- Previous Head of Function experience
- Proven organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to diversify, act quickly and think outside the box, without compromising progress.
- Ability to communicate effectively, pro-active not reactive
- Keep fully up to date on current regulations and any changes

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Degree level or equivalent.

All appropriate industry approvals and accreditations.

**In return we offer a great place to work with great benefits including**:

- Discretionary Bonus Scheme payable twice annually
- Pension contribution
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Free parking at head office
- 4-weekly pay (13 pay days per year)
- Free onsite gym
- Mileage reimbursement
- Accommodation provided when working away
- Subsistence reimbursed