Job Details
To be an integrated member of the Campus Operations Team and the Senior Management Team
To establish and manage all technical and engineering aspects of the Campus equipment and systems, whether they be fixed or mobile
To manage a team of technical personnel responsible for dealing with all aspects of technical systems and equipment
To establish the maintenance regimes and procedures for all the Campus equipment and systems, to ensure optimum operational efficiency.
To suggest and implement value engineering solutions to obtain the most cost efficient operations
To introduce environmentally friendly operational systems that support the “green vision” for the Campus
To establish, negotiate and manage suitable outsourced Facilities Management and Maintenance contracts.
To establish and maintain a central workshop and stores, together with stock control and management system to ensure adequate spare parts are available at optimal cost.
Coordinate and interface with the Faculty operations and determine maintenance schedules which suit Campus educational operations.
Qualifications
A senior manager who is a qualified mechanical or electrical engineer with a minimum of 20 years’ experience of maintenance and facilities management of high quality, high profile facilities
Experience of working within an educational environment or campus, desirable
Someone with demonstrable experience in managing complex buildings with varied and complicate mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and low voltage systems
An understanding of how to maintain kitchen, transport and other fixed and mobile equipment
Ability to proactively solve problems in order to avoid crises
Able to undertake a forensic, unbiased assessment of the problems
Previous experience in establishing maintenance regimes on complex systems
Highly developed relationship management, presentation and communication skills with the ability to express ideas in a clear and concise manner to employees at all levels.
Effective in time management, proactive and highly motivated.
The ability to work autonomously or within a team to successfully deliver on key elements in potentially challenging circumstances.
