Workspace Engineer

Pareto FM

  • Edinburgh
  • £50,000-60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
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  • Overall responsibility for timely completion of all maintenance and reactive tasks associated with client assets. The first line of response for all associated M&E and Fabric issues.
  • Carry out regular and periodic inspections (including all statutory, mandatory requirements and insurance inspections) to maintain the efficiency and safety of M&E installations including fire safety, firefighting equipment and security systems. Liaise with client staff over specific requirements.
  • Maintain records and computer-based record management systems to nationally agreed standards including statutory testing and inspection, technical records, files, diaries, drawings and reports.
  • Carry out all necessary maintenance works on M&E services and installations including electrical systems, heating and hot water installations, fire alarms and security systems, works machines and any other relevant systems etc.
  • Ensure works are completed to standard and against budget and meet with key client requirements and satisfaction reporting back at regular intervals to the Pareto FM Account Manager and client elected liaison.
  • Support the arrangements in place to enable subcontractors to undertake routine and emergency breakdown maintenance both in and out of hours.
  • Assist the client in setting maintenance priorities, forward programs and budgets.
  • Assist with the preparation delegated planned maintenance projects. Prepare schedules and specifications and place orders. Audit, supervise/ check works on completion.
  • Where requested provide technical M&E advice and support to the client.
  • Liaise with other professionals undertaking project work and contribute site and maintenance information where required.
  • Liaise with the client and other Pareto FM staff to develop and disseminate national best practice in M&E maintenance and procedures.
  • Liaise with and participate in site and property teams and provide technical input in other areas e.g. security, health and safety, risk assessments, utility infrastructures, counter disaster planning and other appropriate initiatives.
  • With the client, ensure the effective implementation of the Asset Management Plan, to inform the planning and management of works across the estate.
  • Undertake other works of a similar nature as required and directed by the client and Pareto FM Account Manager.
  • Directly manage contractors to arrange PPM services and reactive works.
  • Moving furniture when required.
  • Carrying out painting and decoration minor works.
  • Cleaning roof drainage to avoid build-up of debris.
  • Manage daily meter readings (electrics & water) and monthly water readings to be uploaded on supplier's website.
  • Managing HW system following water testing supplier instructions when required.
  • Assist client IT department when necessary.
  • Manage contractor/supplier waste from premises.
  • Review RAMS for subcontractors works and issue work permits.
  • Be the go-to person for the client when an issue arises.
Essential skills and experience
  • Technical Qualification such as Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
  • Must be able to work unsupervised to a high quality.
  • Competent report author and collaborator.
  • Able to design new systems and additions to existing installations.
  • Knowledge of mechanical engineering and building construction
  • Must be familiar with the general risks and hazards associated with building work including asbestos.
  • Minimum of L8 Awareness formal training
  • A great understanding of legal compliance; as well as how to achieve and maintain it to a high standard
  • Great communicator for both internal and external stakeholders
  • Have a good eye for innovation and improvement of existing systems and processes
  • Must have great knowledge of Microsoft Windows based systems
Desirable skills and certification
  • DSE assessor
  • IOSH / NEBOSH certification
  • Fire warden
  • Emergency first aid
  • Manual handling
  • Working at height
Department Locations Edinburgh Yearly salary £50,000 - £60,000New VacanciesPareto was founded to revolutionise the workplace sector-built to be different, driven to shape the future of work. With diversity, innovation, and bold thinking at our core, we've challenged the norm and been recognised as the disruptor in FM.Now, as the Pareto Group, our acquisition of Sowga strengthens our expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering, expanding our ability to deliver cutting-edge, client-focused solutions.
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