Our client in London is a Collegiate University with a diverse estates portfolio. They are seeking an interim M&E Manager for up to 6 months with a view to extend. You will be responsible for the management of contractors, working with various members of the wider Estates and Facilities team to ensure H&S standards are understood and implemented. You will also be responsible for Statutory Compliance and Reporting - reviewing and ensuring the University, via it’s M&E Service Partner is fully compliance with its statutory obligations.
Key responsibilities include:
- RAMS - review risk assessment and method of works statements submitted by Suppliers and Contractors.
- Permits to Work - undertake the role of Competent Person for technical matters including Hot Works, Working at Height, Confined Spaces, and Low Voltage systems isolation.
- Evaluate Quotations from Misc Suppliers - review technical solutions, feasibility, potential for disruption to university operations, prices and alternatives.
- Review quoted works from M+E Service Partner - collaborate with FM staff to manage the Web Quote system to ensure the university receives a quality service with value for money.
- Schedule and oversee ongoing works (project oversight and governance) - engage with Service Providers, Campus Managers and Facilities Managers to schedule works to the estate that take into account ongoing academic activities.
- Review and sign off completed works - undertake technical assessments of completed works and 'signoff’ documentation to enable invoice payments.
- Support Consultant M+E staff with Major Project proposals - liaise and provide technical support to consultants and project managers across the university’s estate with a wide variety of ongoing and upcoming major projects.
- Assist in the preparation of M+E budgets - assist in monthly reviews of M+E expenditure across planned and reactive maintenance; support the preparation of budgets and latest estimates where necessary.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading M&E operations within a public sector estate, ideally higher education. You will have experience managing M&E Service Partners, ensuring a quality service and value for money. Relevant technical qualifications within mechanical / electrical building services are a necessity (e.g. HNC / HND).
This interim assignment will be up to 6 months initially with a view to extend.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Contract
- Salary Type: per day
- Total Applications: 13
- Last Date: 16/01/2025