CHIEF ENGINEER - Luxury Living
Facilities Management (main)
Engineering, Maintenance
The Role: Chief Engineer
Sector: Residential - Luxury Living
Location: London – SW1
Salary: £75,000
I am delighted to be working with this exceptional client to find them a Chief Engineer for a brand new luxury residential development in a top London postcode.
This is such an exciting role, and the opportunity to join the team as they complete construction phases, therefore giving the incoming Chief Engineer absolute oversight of all the BMS, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering systems and building fabric as they are commissioned and installed.
About the Role
The Chief Engineer provides support to the leadership team to ensure effective onsite mechanical, electrical, and data systems engineering. You will oversee preventative and reactive maintenance management to ensure a stable and smooth building operation, contributing significantly to an exceptional resident experience. You will grow, coach and support the maintenance team and offer both strategic and hand-on leadership.
This is a very forward-facing role that will require exceptional communication skills as well as a passion for service excellence.
The property will be home to state of the art and luxurious amenities to include gym, spa, pool, sauna, cinema and other shared and communal spaces for residents to enjoy.
This role would be ideal for someone with experience in 5* Hotels or luxury living.
Main Responsibilities:
- Work alongside the construction team and contractors to familiarise yourself with the building's fabric and services, building plans and drawings. Witness commissioning of plant as needed
- Build a comprehensive pack of O&Ms for all related plant and services.
- Witness commissioning of plant as needed
- Set-up PPM contract with third party for maintenance of the plant, monitor and ensure it is carried out at the highest level.
- Help implement the Building Safety Act and its required documentation, being a nominated Accountable Person. Ensure compliance to all building and fire regulations at all time
- Check all apartment services are functioning correctly in collaboration with the Aftercare team. Be first line on faults ahead of call out contractors
- Support residents with reasonable requests during their move-in.
- Track and maintain PPM contractors' costs and budget.
- Ensure all work is carried out efficiently and within the standards of the residences
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation in compliance with industry standards.
- Liaise and arrange outsourced sub-contractor support, coordinating their attendance for system servicing, maintenance, and repair.
- Demonstrate and maintain high levels of customer service, maintaining good relationships with residents, other departments, and fellow technicians.
- Understand all the technical details for the plant and services related to the residences and the building.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Trade experience and relevant high end market experience of construction/repairs/maintenance with mechanical qualifications and training
- C&G / NVQ Electrical installation 18th Edition qualified + Extensive work experience
- IOSHH – Ideally NEBOSH
- Ability to read and interpret technical MEP information, schematics, diagrams and drawings
- Strong working knowledge of the main services in a large residential building or high-end hotels, including Boilers, CHP, Chillers, Air handling units, LVs, UKPN substation, GENT fire alarm
- Responsibility for energy data collection and communications with energy suppliers
- Experience with building management hardware and software.
- Be aware of, and comply with, safe working practices as laid down under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Company H & S Manual. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards at your workplace.
To be considered, please send you CV to sheila@corecruitment.com
You must be able to live and work without restriction in the UK.
To view all our vacancies, go to, www.corecruitment.com
Jobs of the Week
- Building Design, Planning, Development 1
- Catering 2
- Construction 40
- Contracts, Projects, Bids 17
- Energy Management 95
- Engineering, Maintenance 596
- Estates, Property 27
- Events 2
- Facilities Management (main) 254
- Hard Services 52
- Health & Safety 1
- HVAC 229
- Management 2
- M&E 236
- Operations 82
- Procurement 21
- Sales & Marketing 2
- Soft Services 3
- ICT, Technical 2