Technical Lead - Mechanical, building services

Job Reference: /KH/31-05/1185/9

Job Title: Technical Lead – Mechanical, building services

Location: Ipswich

Salary: Competitive

Hours per week: Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:30 - 37.5 hours per week 

Business Overview

Atalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Lead – Mechanical, building services to join our passionate and driven team based at our Ipswich office.  

To provide expert advice and guidance to the OCS UK&I Business including Operational Directors, Senior Managers & Operational Management teams on effective and robust Mechanical Building Services. The role includes developing and being the ‘owner’ of the OCS UK&I Mechanical Building Services policy, procedures and accompanying processes including premises log books, ensuring these remain effective and fit for purpose through regular reviews.

Undertake monitoring and over-sight activities to ensure the business operates within the relevant legislation, guidance and industry best practice to ensure Mechanical Building Services systems remain safe.

Benefits

Informal hybrid / flexible working arrangements
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Free fruit in our offices
Employee Referral Scheme (if you refer a successful candidate to one of our vacancies)
Wide range of retail discounts
Regular social and charity events held in our offices
Get involved in charity events in the local community

Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership
Eye test £25 voucher and up to £100 towards glasses
Join our Cycle to Work scheme via salary sacrifice
Access to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our D&I initiatives and events
Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders

Career development and recognition

Immediate access to “Opportunity” our internal Learning and Development platform
Required professional membership fees paid for
Opportunity to win monthly Superstar Awards
Long service awards

Key Responsibilities:

Functional

To work collaboratively and constructively with other members of the OCS UK&I Technical Team and wider OCS UK&I QHSE Team to ensure a consistent and seamless delivery of support across OCS.
Own and Manage the OCS UK&I Mechanical Building Services policy, procedures and accompanying processes including premises log books, ensuring these remain effective and fit for purpose through regular reviews
Deliver a continued program of awareness training to relevant Management Teams on the implementation and adherence to the OCS UK&I Mechanical Building Services policy.
Working with the OCS QHSE Training team to ensure relevant training courses are suitable and made available.
On-going coaching and mentoring of OCS Operational Management Teams
Advising Clients on their responsibilities
Undertake a program of monitoring and oversight UK&I wide through site visits ensuring the OCS UK&I Mechanical Building Services policy and procedures are understood and embedded at site level & correct process and frequencies are maintained of water management activities and document retention.
Complete a program of Mechanical Building Services audits, identifying both good practice and gap analysis, implementing subsequent remediation plans to drive continual improvements.
Advising on the frequency and reviewing the quality of premises Mechanical risk assessments.
Provide clear advice on Mechanical Building Services regimes and clear direction for adverse results.
Lead thorough investigations for Mechanical Building Services incidents, identifying root and underlying causes with rectification plans.
Attend Client liaison meetings and representing OCS UK&I as the Mechanical Building Services subject matter expert for the business.
Advising the business on Duty Holding, Mechanical Building Services Responsible Persons competency and appointments in writing.
Assist the business in assessing competency and performance of Mechanical Building Services sub-contractors.
Assist with OCS representation at Mechanical Building Services Safety Groups.
Production and delivery of monthly reports to Senior Executives.
Lead on embedding the OCS UK&I Mechanical Building Services policy, procedures and accompanying processes within any new business or contract ensuring simplicity of access, full understanding and implementation through effective delivery programs.
To build effective working relationships with key stakeholders
To keep up to date with new legislation and industry practices to enable robust guidance afforded to the business.

General

Avoid conflict of interests between personal interests and the interests of the UK & Ireland group.
Exercise independent judgment, reasonable care, skill and diligence when carrying out their duties.
Act in good faith and promote the long-term success of each company within the UK & Ireland group for the benefit of all members and wider stakeholders.
Adhere to and promote the UK & Ireland group’s policies on equality & diversity, information security, health and safety and data protection in the performance of their duties.
Support and promote the UK & Ireland group’s sustainability plans and policies, including the Carbon Management Plan, and carry out duties in a resource effective way, recognizing the shared responsibility of minimizing negative environmental impacts wherever possible.

About You:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Necessary

Relevant industry recognised qualification in Mechanical Building Services.
Relevant Degree or National Certification in Mechanical Building Services.
Demonstration and understanding of the BSRIA (British Services Research and Information Association) Standards
Relevant Technical Memorandums on Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Plumbing services
Extensive practical knowledge and expertise in Mechanical Building Services delivery
Sound knowledge of Health and Safety compliance and statutory requirements placed on the business.
Knowledge of CAFM systems, including Mechanical Building Services PPMs
A working knowledge of environmental law is preferred.
A credible level of experience in investigating significant events.
Hands-on delivery
Able to operate and communicate competently at all levels, both internally and externally.
The ability to demonstrate proactive customer relationship management and effective relationship building is essential.
Behave in an ethical and sustainable way
Full UK driver