AddressSenior Engineering Manager
Brand New Development
Oxfordshire
Client-Direct - Managing Agent
£75 - 85,000 Salary
Annual Bonus
Pension Scheme
Healthcare
Our client are a global property & real estate organisation, working across both commercial and residential sectors, and have a requirement for a Senior Engineering Manager to be based at a high profile and new development, based close to Oxford. This is a proposed mixed-use plot, which will comprise commercial office space, residential, retail and also some R&D Labs, due to a science/pharmaceutical leaning to the area with close ties to the University. This will be overseeing the development from construction stage, fit-out and handover at Practical Completion, witnessing the commissioning of M&E systems and in the years to come handover to various tenantsand stakeholders, so a rare opportunity to be present from the very beginning of the development. As such coordinating with construction and projects teams will be vital, acting as go-between and providing technical support, involvement with building plans, etc.
This role will be the technical services lead for all functions and services within the development. Not only will they be an expert in a variety of engineering and technical disciplines, but they will also act as the technical ambassador for the development, its occupiers and customers. Guideline salary for this position is up to £85k, along with generous benefits package including bonus and healthcare. With the R&D / pharmaceutical aspect to the role, it would be advantageous for prospective Engineering Managers to have some experience within a similar critical environment like healthcare / pharmaceutical / production sites.
A client and customer facing role, key to the function will be to implement and maintain effective management of systems and procedures in the delivery and continuity of service of the Mechanical, Electrical, VT, Public Health and IT Infrastructure Services and Energy performance across the development, while protecting and enhancing the landlord’s assets. Also an active involvement in the management of Health, Safety and Wellbeing for all users of the Estate.
Reporting into the Estate Director and work alongside & collaborate with the property and facilities team , deputising where necessary. The individual will provide strategic technical direction, strong leadership, as well as operational planning and solutions covering MEP, VT operations and Energy Management with a view to providing a world class service. They will act as Managing Agent interface for technical activity with the assistance and support as required by the companies central engineering team.
Candidates must be fully qualified in an engineering discipline (mechanical/electrical), ideally having served a full apprenticeship. Minimum of 5 years experience in a Senior Engineering Management role, or as a hard-services Account Manager/Director within the facilities & maintenance sector.
This is an exciting opportunity for an existing Engineering/Technical Manager to make the jump to working "client-side", as well as being based outside of central London, suiting those in the Berkshire/Oxfordhsire area perhaps looking to reduce their commute. Joining a market-leading Real Estate firm and the opportunity for internal training and progression, and on a brand new development which they will be able to put their own stamp on and shape for years to come, it is an opportunity not to be missed.
