The role: Estates Technical Manager

Location: National

Salary: £60,000 - £67,000

Sector: Facilities Management – Engineering Bias

I am delighted to be working with this client again as their FM, Property and Estates team continues to grow in line with company strategy. Working across a large estate which provides accommodation for students, The Technical Manager will join the team who are responsible for ensuring all buildings have long term Asset and Lifecycle programmes in place, ensuring compliance and collaborating with the Operations teams in each city.

About the role:

The Technical Manager will provide strategic direction for the business in regards to rectification of non-reactive, technical planned project works, strategic alignment of PPM services and the ownership of large scale latent defects across the portfolio. The role will also include ownership and project management of key capital projects, along with refurbishment and repair schemes, providing leadership and direction in the delivery of total FM. Ideally candidates will demonstrate a heavy bias towards either electrical or mechanical engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and leadership for the defect and project management of major projects across the estate.
• Engage and support in the delivery/development of the Estates and Facilities strategic business plan.
• Provide leadership and direction for the city team on all aspects M&E services.
• Onsite project lead, managing third parties to fully complete all latent defects that are within scope.
• Ensure all documentation & warrantees are clearly submitted on project completion.
• Provide technical support when required on the mobilisation process of new builds / acquisitions / refurbishments and the subsequent snagging process
• Engage with development, acquisition teams with regards to future mobilisation, ensuring key compliance items are identified in advance of handover to include associated good practice and regulatory regimes.
• Responsible for review of handover documentation, certification, asset collection to agreed and developed formats, providing support toward the future implementation/mobilisations and planned and reactive maintenance strategy.
• Be the onsite conduit between defect contractors, Estates and Facilities and City operational teams
• Monthly reporting to line manager on current status of projects across the estate.

Key Requirements

• A minimum of 5-7 years' experience in a similar property role
• Strong Leadership skills
• BS degree in M&E Building Services or equivalent.
• Attainment of recognised qualification relevant to the role or demonstrable qualification by experience
• Expert knowledge of building construction, excellent understanding of mechanical and electrical installations.
• Excellent, up to date knowledge of building codes and regulations
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Experience of managing projects within budget, quality and time.
• Ability to work in a cross functional environment.
• Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Full clean driving license

This is a great time to join a growing company and be part of a team with excellent leadership. It also offers excellent career progression. xbpsjku

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