Engineering Supervisor

**Job Title**:Engineering Supervisor (Compliance)

**Job reference**: J61697

We are currently recruiting for a number an Engineering Supervisor within a leading University in Greater Manchester. These are key role within the University and will be on a temporary to permanent contract

The post holder is expected to plan, programme, allocate and supervise work as required utilising in-house labour and contract labour as appropriate..

Duties will include:

- The scope of work includes repair, maintenance and improvements to engineering services. This would include PPM (planned preventative maintenance) works, reactive maintenance works (via helpdesk) & small project works.
- To assist the Unit Area Manager to effectively direct and manage all resources allocated to the Facilities - Maintenance and Compliance (FMC).
- Supervise an allocated team of technical and manual in house staff and contract labour responsible for a range of maintenance and improvements of buildings services.
- To deputise for the Unit Area Manager
- To assist day-on-day for allocating and supervising engineering work ensuring efficient and safe operation to the highest achievable standard.
- To assist in ensuring that all work is effectively controlled using the systems developed for ensuring the group is productive, cost effective and transparent in all its operations.
- Responsible for monitoring the progress of all aspects of individual jobs/projects from inception to completion (including the updating of the management systems and the production of management reports).
- Provide specific advice within the area of technical expertise on a routine basis.
- Contribute to the design and estimation of “small project works”, including preparation of specifications.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of performance-monitoring systems so as to provide evidence that the team is providing value for money.
- Contribute to the development of a customer focused service, promoting the Directorate of Estates and Facilities by establishing and maintaining working relationships throughout the University.

Essential skills / qualifications:

- Extensive experience in a Building Service/Engineering discipline, and detailed knowledge of Engineering Compliance/Contract Management
- Appropriate qualifications to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and Ordinary or Higher National Certificate qualifications (or be willing to work towards achieving the ONC/HNC level) in an electrical, mechanical or construction related discipline and having substantialvocational experience as applicable.
- An established track record and experience in an engineering or construction related discipline.
- Experience of supervising groups of multi-disciplinary, technical and manual in house staff and external contracted labour.
- Experience of producing reports and correspondence, giving clear oral reports and proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Project).
- Experience of working to tight deadlines.
- Must be proficient in
- Mechanical (HVAC) engineering regulations and guidance (i.e. CIBSE, BSRIA, BESA)
OR

- Electrical engineering regulations and standards (i.e. EAWR, BS7671:18th Edition, BS5839-1, BS5266-1)
OR

- Construction regulations (i.e. Building Regulations and Associated Approved Documents)
- Must have working knowledge of:

- Health & Safety legislation
- Contractual practices and procedures
- Man management and related Human Resources issues
- Job, project and procurement
- Post holders must have a good working knowledge of associated disciplines
- Must be capable of accessing all parts of the University’s estate including working at height, in confined spaces etc.
- Experience working with CAFM (computer aided facilities management) systems at operational level for planned and reactive maintenance activities.
- Experience of electronic finance systems for the procurement of plant, external contractors and materials.