Engineering Manager

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom FirstGroup Full time
About the Job

The Senior Engineering Leader role is an exciting opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a major London tourist attraction and lead the engineering of a unique asset.

In this role, you will be accountable for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the IFS Cloud Cableway and associated infrastructure. You will ensure effective management of all engineering activities on site related to the cableway, providing technical expertise, and maintaining strong and regular communications with all stakeholders, particularly TfL and the Cableway Sub-Contractor, Doppelmayr.

You will have responsibility for managing the budget for all facilities management, asset management, and CAPEX budgets. You will also have line management responsibilities for the facilities management team and will manage interactions with First Rail's wider asset management and engineering teams.

As part of the senior leadership team, you will also have a key part in shaping and supporting the overall strategy of the business.

Main Responsibilities
  • Asset Management: Develop and implement an Asset Management Strategy aligned with TfL's long-term plan.
  • Ensure the maintenance of the asset register and lead all inspections and condition monitoring.
  • Oversee maintenance and renewals of major assets, including towers, ship impact protection, and IT networks.
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company policies.
  • Identify and manage all engineering safety risks as well as being responsible and accountable for all cableway-related sections of the Risk Control System.
  • Contract & Engineering Management: Drive continuous improvement initiatives - reducing downtime, increasing efficiencies in collaboration with the key subcontractors etc.
  • Manage the CAPEX budget and investment spend to ensure successful maintenance and continual improvement.
  • Lead all capital projects from concept through to completion.
  • Project manage the annual 7-day maintenance shutdown.
  • Assist in the daily management of the Cableway Provider and lead the investigation of any technical issues and reporting of such.
  • Provide assurance on the interpretation of technical drawings, design, and modification to any existing or new assets.
  • Be the main point of contact to TfL for all engineering matters and maintain regular communication with the TfL Engineering & Assurance Manager.
Requirements
  • Engineering degree, or equivalent working experience within an Engineering or related discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) in relevant discipline or expected to be working towards status within 6 months of appointment. Alternatively, equivalent experience in a recognised institution of a relevant discipline.
  • Experience of working as an Engineering Manager or Operations and Maintenance Leading Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Experience of working in a position of responsibility in any cableway, railway, other complex transportation, manufacturing, or leisure industry involving safety-critical experience is desired.
  • Experience of Asset Management Information systems.
  • A basic Health & Safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH).
  • Broad engineering knowledge and experience of implementing best practice in the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure assets and systems.
  • Proven ability to lead challenging technical discussions with a range of stakeholders.
  • Competent in producing technical reports.
About the Location

London Cable Car, North Greenwich. Occasional travel to other UK locations as appropriate.

Working Pattern

40 hours per week, primarily based on site at the cable car.

Act in the capacity of incident manager on a rota basis (1 in 4 weeks) - which currently includes 3 other people, results in 1 in 4 weeks on call duty.

We Value Diversity

FirstGroup's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, across its group of businesses, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working, and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.

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