Lead Engineer

Location: Mobile role covering areas including Northampton, Nottingham and Farnborough

Working hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00-17:00

Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits: Company van, 25 Days Holiday + BH, Company Sick Pay, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme)

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future.

Job Purpose:

To play a key role in the overall success of our organisation by assisting the M&E Supervisor in planning, managing, and monitoring the engineering functions of the existing technical site team. You will be responsible for overseeing all works conducted by the team and sub-contractors in order to ensure safe and successful completion.

Operations:

• Check and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and the methods used by engineering staff.
• Support the M&E Supervisor in the day-to-day implementation of EMCOR policies, procedures, and standards necessary to maintain the integrity of ongoing operational activities and provide high-quality service to customers.
• Assist the M&E Supervisor in providing accurate record keeping, including completed test sheets, routine rounds inspection sheets, and work dockets containing durations of maintenance activities and observations.
• Demonstrate qualities to deliver the contract requirements through effective communication, training, and personal development.
• Maintain an up-to-date training database for you and your line managed staff. Provide regular updates to the M&E Supervisor on workload and job completion progress.
• Identify any business opportunities and pass information to the M&E Supervisor.
• Assist in other ad hoc functions within skills level, training, and experience on an as-instructed basis.
• Oversee the supervision of contractors and ensure contractor control processes are followed by all M&E staff at their location.
• Lead a team in responding to Helpdesk reactive maintenance/breakdown calls and carry out remedial work as necessary, providing feedback information to customer and helpdesk as required.
• Develop and retain knowledge of site system failures and their causes and effects.
• Support the promotion and improvements to the teams Safety, Health and Environment and risk management processes in conjunction with the site HSE&Q team.
• Assist the M&E Supervisor in providing information for technical and incident reports.

Health & Safety:

• In conjunction with the HSE&Q team, regularly monitor the safety performance of all service aspects, identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure all staff attend and receive regular toolbox talks in accordance with local procedures.
• Manage the preparation and submission for approval of all appropriate Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments.
• Ensure you and the site M&E team have appropriate PPE issued and it is worn in accordance with associated risk.
• Ensure all site equipment, tools, and PPE are adequately maintained.

Commercial:

• Support the M&E Supervisors and Facilities Manager in providing information of job completion for monthly financial submissions.
• Ensure that, where possible, preferred suppliers are selected to deliver services.

Skills:

• Qualified to 18th edition electrical (in date) C&G essential.
• Experience in a building services environment.
• Articulate, numerate, and IT literate.
• Understanding of legislative compliance and contract law preferred.
• Be commercially aware and have a reasonable knowledge of budget preparation, negotiation, and management.
• Good all-round knowledge of Facility Management and Building Services Engineering.
• The ability to establish, implement, and monitor high standards of excellence in areas of quality, safety, and operational performance.
• Must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in the field of assurance / health & safety and environment.
• Have good decision-making and communications skills.
• Be resilient under pressure and be able to converse confidently with staff, suppliers, and customers at all levels.
• Must be self-motivated and a team player, with an adaptable/flexible approach.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in building a better world at work.