Estates Water Safety & Mechanical Engineer (FM)

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London
4 days ago
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We are seeking an FM Engineering Manager to join our Property Services team. This role is essential for ensuring that the MOPAC/MPS estate is fit-for-purpose, demonstrates value for money, and meets all statutory and legislative requirements. Reporting to the Assistant Director FM, this role involves managing a diverse team and overseeing the outsourced FM Integrator and the wider supply chain to deliver exemplary maintenance services across the Met estate.

  • Location: Different locations around London
  • Job Type: Full-time - fixed term contract for 12 months
  • Salary: £550 per day Umbrella

Day-to-Day of the Role:

  • Manage mixed teams of internal staff, FM supply chain including professional technical staff, and contractors to ensure top-class maintenance of the Met estate.
  • Provide engineering support with a focus on mechanical engineering across all FM activities.
  • Monitor and manage the performance of the FM Integrator and wider supply chain, ensuring compliance with statutory inspections and planned preventive maintenance.
  • Drive cost savings and challenge proposed solutions/quotations.
  • Carry out design, development, and improvement works across the estate.
  • Review system and PPM failures, managing remediation and corrective action plans.
  • Conduct audits of the Integrator’s management of Tier 2 supp...

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