Job Description

Mechanical Shift Engineer

Location:

London Bridge

Core hours:

Continental shift pattern on rotation 4 On 4 Off


Day shift: 07:00am - 19:00pm


Night shift: 19:00pm - 07:00am

Shard Place is a 27-storey residential development located alongside The Shard and The News Building, marks the third phase of the 2.5 million square foot regeneration of Shard Quarter. On completion in 2023, Shard Place will comprise 176 apartments and a private roof garden on the 16th floor. Inspired by the unique features in The Shard's office space, naturally ventilated winter gardens will be included in many of the apartments. The development of Shard Place will provide an additional 13,000 square foot of public realm and 10,000 square foot of retail space.

Role Purpose:

Provision of all-round engineering support, maintaining the building infrastructure. Have a detailed understanding of all new or current Building Services systems and contingency procedures within the buildings and complying with the Health & Safety/building codes of practice.


It is the Engineers role to support the Contract Delivery Manager by being an integral member of the team delivering engineering excellence across the full spectrum of services.


The hours of work are days only 08:00 - 17:00 "this could change based on the requirements of the property" there will also be a need to be on a ON-CALL rota for out of hours attendance in the event of emergency.


To assist in turnaround of apartments under offer and recently vacated by understanding and working in line with defined Shard Place SOP's. This includes building relationships with the Shard Place residency team, carrying out inspections, updating reports and completing required works within a tight timeframe so that apartments are always at the highest standard for a new resident.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Operate all systems within the buildings in a competent, effective, and efficient manner.

Act as the Duty Authorised Person (LV) if required.

Issue relevant site Permits as part of the Safe System of Work

Completion of PPM and reactive tasks and update the system.

Ensure that daily tours are completed and repair or report any defects found via the Landlord helpdesk.

Identification of materials required to be ordered in a timely manner and completion of the internal Materials Request Form Comply with both statutory and company health, safety and environmental regulations and policies. Timely implementation and recording of statutory inspections including accurate recording of fire, access equipment and water hygiene records within their specified folders.

Ensure that Specialist Service Provider worksheets are signed off, the quality of work is inspected, and recommendations are escalated to the Technical Manager

The team will ensure that Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping.

The Engineer will be expected to operate, and trouble shoot all building systems but not be limited to the following:


Building Management Systems and electrical monitoring

Blind Control system

Air handling, air conditioning and terminal units - VAV and CRAC

Window Vent Systems

AV Controls Systems

Cooling tower plant

Domestic water services

Fire prevention and detection systems

o Sprinklers and wet risers


o Fire alarm and voice alarm


o VESDA


o Fire suppression


Variable speed drives

Generators, load banks and controls

AC, DC single phase and three phase motors

UPS systems, batteries, static switches, and associated controls

Emergency lighting

High and Low voltage switch panels and associated breakers

Skills:

Approved apprenticeship or appropriate experience within Building Services

Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with staff and Customers at all levels

Formal qualification in electrical engineering

Experience as an end user of a Building Management Systems

Intermediate computer literacy using Windows Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, with experience of report writing

Qualifications:

18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation Previously LV/HV Authorised Person

C&G 2360 Parts 1 and 2 or equivalent C&G 2391 - Desirable

Be conversant with current Health and Safety legislation with relevance to safe working practices. Sound level of administration/organisational skills

Personal Attributes:

Reliable and conscientious

Pro-active in achieving the highest standard of operation - must be enthusiastic to deliver a good service to the Customer

Ability to lead, motivate and direct a small team of technicians/operatives

Well-presented and approachable manner

Confidence and commitment to providing a high quality, professional service

Ability to develop a good understanding of the customers' business requirements

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritise work tasks

Adaptable and flexible in approach to work required

Effective problem-solving skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Reliable

Detail conscious

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