Savills
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Purpose of the Role St James Quarter (SJQ) is a best in class retail-led mixed-use destination comprising 850,000sqft of prime retail, food and leisure space, a multi-screen cinema, 5 star W Hotel, 152 private apartments and a 4-star aparthotel. The Technical Services Manager (TSM) will be instrumental in supporting the operational and technical aspects of St James Quarter under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team. The TSM's primary focus will be on the hands-on management and oversight of technical services, including M&E, Building Management Systems (BMS), life safety, security systems, and vertical transportation. They will also act as the technical ambassador for St James Quarter, its occupiers, brand partners and guests. Key responsibilities will include ensuring that technical services are delivered effectively, meeting both statutory compliance and best practice standards. The TSM will also assist in the technical aspects of contract management and maintenance of systems, ensuring they meet agreed-upon service levels and contribute to the overall well-being and safety of the site's clients, occupiers, and guests. As a strong communicator, they will act as the interface for technical activity with the assistance and support as required by the Senior Leadership Team, contract providers and consultants. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management Demonstrate their ability as a proven leader of people, capable of getting the most out of their multi-disciplinary team including the technical supply chain. Understand the mutual and strategic goal for the estate and the client. Provide outstanding leadership to maintain an exceptionally high standard of service delivery encompassing technical innovation, sustainability and customer focus. Foster a culture of energy conservation and sustainability awareness within technical function through education, coaching and performance management. Technical Oversee the delivery of technical services operations across the estate through the technical services, compliance teams and service partners Ensure that each technical asset is managed and maintained in a proactive and customer focused manner that is cost effective and reliable. Ensure the agreed CAFM system is implemented, reporting functionality is used by all departments and reported monthly in line with business guidelines, with any failures to comply escalated within monthly reporting criteria. Prepare and manage relevant service charge budgets and ensure effective budget control including the preparation of relevant specifications, raising orders, instructions, contracts and verifying (processing) invoices are in place and management is always in line with business guidelines and expectations. Support the delivery and fit out programmes in conjunction with brand partners, asset team and consultancy leads. Sustainability Understand the client's ESG strategy and goals including the overall asset management strategy. Ensure that the sustainability agenda is fully embraced with the team and that they are fully aware of the drivers for change. Produce and constantly review monthly energy profile to provide clear reporting on the data explaining any variations. Develop, implement and manage environmental and energy conservation programmes ensuring optimum usage of energy by utilising the systems available. Promote and enable a culture of improvement, encouraging and motivating teams to go above and beyond the minimum sustainability standards. Implement energy management initiatives, including recommendations from decarbonisation studies and smart optimisation programmes. Review building energy analytics to adjust system settings to optimise energy use. To lead on energy conservation by identifying and implementing various options for saving energy. MEP & Fabric Management Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance strategies and systems for the building, facilities and public realm area. Managing a strong Pre Planned Maintenance (PPM) strategy, the use of KPIs, industry best practices and contract management techniques, ensure compliance with statutory obligations, manufacturer's warranty requirements and obligations set by our client and customers. Ensure adherence to, on behalf of the Landlord and occupiers, the technical obligations within the occupier lease agreements. Manage any latent base build defects ensuring the information on the defect is sent to the relevant parties until the defect is rectified. Ensure the fabric is maintained according to the design specification required and any works by the technical team, tenants or suppliers do not compromise this. ICT Ensure that all ICT systems including network, telephony, local systems at asset level (access control systems, CCTV, desk top PCs etc.) are compliant with statutory and data protection obligations including GDPR and support the business need. Contract Management Ensure strong relationships with the management teams of all site delivery partners and ensure all parties work in a harmonious manner in support of the wider St James Quarter community. Service partners include but are not limited to: Vertical Transportation, ME / Maintenance, CCTV & Security System, Utilities, Telecom and ICT providersThrough the Technical/Operational Service teams, develop specifications and scope for each of the specialist contracts and tender in accordance with the procurement procedures and policies.Ensure the appointed technical service partners are adequately briefed, resourced and monitored to be effective in the delivery of their services, reporting any occurrences of failure.Working collaboratively with the appointed M&E / Maintenance service partners, actively manage and monitor building systems (either directly or within engineering team), including HVAC, lighting, controls/ BMS, and renewable energy systems, to optimise energy efficiency and performance.Implement processes with mechanical and electrical engineering service provider to ensure energy management is key focus, including BMS and plant checks that extend scope to include energy review (in addition to purely system being operational).Attend key monthly meetings with the associated service partners.Review Partners reports and any proposals, liaising with internal departments for guidance and management where required.Ensure
Purpose of the Role St James Quarter (SJQ) is a best in class retail-led mixed-use destination comprising 850,000sqft of prime retail, food and leisure space, a multi-screen cinema, 5 star W Hotel, 152 private apartments and a 4-star aparthotel. The Technical Services Manager (TSM) will be instrumental in supporting the operational and technical aspects of St James Quarter under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team. The TSM's primary focus will be on the hands-on management and oversight of technical services, including M&E, Building Management Systems (BMS), life safety, security systems, and vertical transportation. They will also act as the technical ambassador for St James Quarter, its occupiers, brand partners and guests. Key responsibilities will include ensuring that technical services are delivered effectively, meeting both statutory compliance and best practice standards. The TSM will also assist in the technical aspects of contract management and maintenance of systems, ensuring they meet agreed-upon service levels and contribute to the overall well-being and safety of the site's clients, occupiers, and guests. As a strong communicator, they will act as the interface for technical activity with the assistance and support as required by the Senior Leadership Team, contract providers and consultants. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management Demonstrate their ability as a proven leader of people, capable of getting the most out of their multi-disciplinary team including the technical supply chain. Understand the mutual and strategic goal for the estate and the client. Provide outstanding leadership to maintain an exceptionally high standard of service delivery encompassing technical innovation, sustainability and customer focus. Foster a culture of energy conservation and sustainability awareness within technical function through education, coaching and performance management. Technical Oversee the delivery of technical services operations across the estate through the technical services, compliance teams and service partners Ensure that each technical asset is managed and maintained in a proactive and customer focused manner that is cost effective and reliable. Ensure the agreed CAFM system is implemented, reporting functionality is used by all departments and reported monthly in line with business guidelines, with any failures to comply escalated within monthly reporting criteria. Prepare and manage relevant service charge budgets and ensure effective budget control including the preparation of relevant specifications, raising orders, instructions, contracts and verifying (processing) invoices are in place and management is always in line with business guidelines and expectations. Support the delivery and fit out programmes in conjunction with brand partners, asset team and consultancy leads. Sustainability Understand the client's ESG strategy and goals including the overall asset management strategy. Ensure that the sustainability agenda is fully embraced with the team and that they are fully aware of the drivers for change. Produce and constantly review monthly energy profile to provide clear reporting on the data explaining any variations. Develop, implement and manage environmental and energy conservation programmes ensuring optimum usage of energy by utilising the systems available. Promote and enable a culture of improvement, encouraging and motivating teams to go above and beyond the minimum sustainability standards. Implement energy management initiatives, including recommendations from decarbonisation studies and smart optimisation programmes. Review building energy analytics to adjust system settings to optimise energy use. To lead on energy conservation by identifying and implementing various options for saving energy. MEP & Fabric Management Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance strategies and systems for the building, facilities and public realm area. Managing a strong Pre Planned Maintenance (PPM) strategy, the use of KPIs, industry best practices and contract management techniques, ensure compliance with statutory obligations, manufacturer's warranty requirements and obligations set by our client and customers. Ensure adherence to, on behalf of the Landlord and occupiers, the technical obligations within the occupier lease agreements. Manage any latent base build defects ensuring the information on the defect is sent to the relevant parties until the defect is rectified. Ensure the fabric is maintained according to the design specification required and any works by the technical team, tenants or suppliers do not compromise this. ICT Ensure that all ICT systems including network, telephony, local systems at asset level (access control systems, CCTV, desk top PCs etc.) are compliant with statutory and data protection obligations including GDPR and support the business need. Contract Management Ensure strong relationships with the management teams of all site delivery partners and ensure all parties work in a harmonious manner in support of the wider St James Quarter community. Service partners include but are not limited to: Vertical Transportation, ME / Maintenance, CCTV & Security System, Utilities, Telecom and ICT providersThrough the Technical/Operational Service teams, develop specifications and scope for each of the specialist contracts and tender in accordance with the procurement procedures and policies.Ensure the appointed technical service partners are adequately briefed, resourced and monitored to be effective in the delivery of their services, reporting any occurrences of failure.Working collaboratively with the appointed M&E / Maintenance service partners, actively manage and monitor building systems (either directly or within engineering team), including HVAC, lighting, controls/ BMS, and renewable energy systems, to optimise energy efficiency and performance.Implement processes with mechanical and electrical engineering service provider to ensure energy management is key focus, including BMS and plant checks that extend scope to include energy review (in addition to purely system being operational).Attend key monthly meetings with the associated service partners.Review Partners reports and any proposals, liaising with internal departments for guidance and management where required.Ensure
GBR recruitment ltd
Grantham, Lincolnshire
GBR Recruitment Ltd in Lincoln, are recruiting for an experienced time served Mechanical Contracts Manager (M&E) to work in a senior management capacity, for a well-respected highly progressive Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Contractor based in Lincolnshire. This M&E Building Services client operates locally across Lincolnshire North Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire & East Midlands , working on behalf of a large variety of clients within the Commercial, Education, Industrial, Retail, Health Care sectors, plus other Private & Public sectors, with this key role managing Mechanical Engineers to deliver high quality complex mechanical installations (Plumbing, Boilers, Chillers, HVAC, Ventilation, Elevators, Escalators, Fire Sprinklers, Water Supply, Generators, Water Heaters, Heat Exchange, Water Pumps, Piping, Valves & Ducting / Ductwork) for small SME's, Major National businesses & Local Authorities. You'll successfully lead the Mechanical team (M&E / MEP), to deliver 5-star standard Mechanical projects OTIF, with a focus at all times on high end customer satisfaction, quality of workmanship & commercially viable. You will be an MEP Guru but bias in Mechanical / Plumbig works , delivering works tohigh quality standards, with strong experience in winning contracts, setting up contracts & running them to full completion / client handover, seasoned in electrical building services contract delivery (as part of an M&E team) working across Commercial, Industrial & Healthcare premises, as well as other working environments. Experience of working directly with clients as a main M&E contractor, as well as delivering M&E sub-contracting services to other building contractors / M&E companies would be ideal, as the client works with a mix of both, delivering M&E projects valued from £50k to £1M, sometimes £1M+. As a seasoned M&E Contractor Manager (Mechanical Bias) you will have strong experience in the supervision of Mechanical Engineers, Plumbers, HVAC Engineers, Fire Systems Engineers & Trade Sub-Contractors such as Welder Fabricators (MEP skills). Contract Managers Experience / Skills: Strong Mechanical installation Contract Management experience Some AutoCAD knowledge & experience using it, would be a benefit. Level 3 or 4 qualification in Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Mechanical engineering, Plumbing works, with CSCS skills card Used to negotiating commercially viable & profitable contracts inc. pricing of works, tenders, contract bids, sub-contractor rates approval, supplier rates approval etc. Methodical & organised approach to work, computer literate, confident person ideal. Able to give MEP Technical guidance & advice to the team, plus clients & suppliers. Gas Safe Qualified Able to pass Enhanced DBS check & Police Vetting. Comfortable working from the Lincolnshire office & out in the field on clients' sites within 50 mile radius. Adaptable & flexible with MEP work tasks, in a small team. Employee Benefits: Company Car / Vehicle, or Car Allowance provided. Phone & laptop. Contributory Pension Scheme. Training & development support (time & financially). Company Socials. Discretionary end of year bonus Plus more, to be discussed at interview. This is a fantastic opportunity, for an M&E Mechanical bias Contract Management professional, that wants to work in a quality focused people centric business, adding real value each day & being recognised for it, an employer of choice who rewards its employees & invests in them for the long term, not just the short term. The role is commutable for those M&E professionals living in; Lincoln, Newark, Gainsborough, Grantham, Spalding, Boston, Sleaford, Worksop, Retford, Doncaster, Nottingham, Mansfield, Scunthorpe, Horncastle, Spilsby or areas close to these listed. The role could suit someone working as; Building Services Manager (M&E), HVAC Manager, MEP Services Manager, M&E Manager, MEP Manager, Mechanical Engineering Manager or similar. Interviews to take place immediately, with a potential May start for the right applicant.
GBR Recruitment Ltd in Lincoln, are recruiting for an experienced time served Mechanical Contracts Manager (M&E) to work in a senior management capacity, for a well-respected highly progressive Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Contractor based in Lincolnshire. This M&E Building Services client operates locally across Lincolnshire North Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire & East Midlands , working on behalf of a large variety of clients within the Commercial, Education, Industrial, Retail, Health Care sectors, plus other Private & Public sectors, with this key role managing Mechanical Engineers to deliver high quality complex mechanical installations (Plumbing, Boilers, Chillers, HVAC, Ventilation, Elevators, Escalators, Fire Sprinklers, Water Supply, Generators, Water Heaters, Heat Exchange, Water Pumps, Piping, Valves & Ducting / Ductwork) for small SME's, Major National businesses & Local Authorities. You'll successfully lead the Mechanical team (M&E / MEP), to deliver 5-star standard Mechanical projects OTIF, with a focus at all times on high end customer satisfaction, quality of workmanship & commercially viable. You will be an MEP Guru but bias in Mechanical / Plumbig works , delivering works tohigh quality standards, with strong experience in winning contracts, setting up contracts & running them to full completion / client handover, seasoned in electrical building services contract delivery (as part of an M&E team) working across Commercial, Industrial & Healthcare premises, as well as other working environments. Experience of working directly with clients as a main M&E contractor, as well as delivering M&E sub-contracting services to other building contractors / M&E companies would be ideal, as the client works with a mix of both, delivering M&E projects valued from £50k to £1M, sometimes £1M+. As a seasoned M&E Contractor Manager (Mechanical Bias) you will have strong experience in the supervision of Mechanical Engineers, Plumbers, HVAC Engineers, Fire Systems Engineers & Trade Sub-Contractors such as Welder Fabricators (MEP skills). Contract Managers Experience / Skills: Strong Mechanical installation Contract Management experience Some AutoCAD knowledge & experience using it, would be a benefit. Level 3 or 4 qualification in Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Mechanical engineering, Plumbing works, with CSCS skills card Used to negotiating commercially viable & profitable contracts inc. pricing of works, tenders, contract bids, sub-contractor rates approval, supplier rates approval etc. Methodical & organised approach to work, computer literate, confident person ideal. Able to give MEP Technical guidance & advice to the team, plus clients & suppliers. Gas Safe Qualified Able to pass Enhanced DBS check & Police Vetting. Comfortable working from the Lincolnshire office & out in the field on clients' sites within 50 mile radius. Adaptable & flexible with MEP work tasks, in a small team. Employee Benefits: Company Car / Vehicle, or Car Allowance provided. Phone & laptop. Contributory Pension Scheme. Training & development support (time & financially). Company Socials. Discretionary end of year bonus Plus more, to be discussed at interview. This is a fantastic opportunity, for an M&E Mechanical bias Contract Management professional, that wants to work in a quality focused people centric business, adding real value each day & being recognised for it, an employer of choice who rewards its employees & invests in them for the long term, not just the short term. The role is commutable for those M&E professionals living in; Lincoln, Newark, Gainsborough, Grantham, Spalding, Boston, Sleaford, Worksop, Retford, Doncaster, Nottingham, Mansfield, Scunthorpe, Horncastle, Spilsby or areas close to these listed. The role could suit someone working as; Building Services Manager (M&E), HVAC Manager, MEP Services Manager, M&E Manager, MEP Manager, Mechanical Engineering Manager or similar. Interviews to take place immediately, with a potential May start for the right applicant.