Head of M&E - Interim assignment - 4 months +
We are seeking an experienced Head of M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) for an interim position. The successful candidate will lead the M&E Team to ensure statutory compliance across various maintenance domains and play a strategic role in the Customer Services Directorate.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Lead the M&E Team to achieve statutory compliance in areas such as Gas Servicing, Lift Maintenance, Asbestos, Electrical Testing, and more.
- Manage damp and water ingress across the portfolio, including works and tenant management.
- Contribute proactively to business planning, manage service areas to cover staff absence, service improvement, and achieve high customer satisfaction.
- Oversee direct reports including Electrical Contracts Manager, Gas Servicing Manager, Planned Works Admin Team Leader, and Damp and Water Ingress Contracts Manager.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- High level of knowledge of M&E service issues and the regulatory framework.
- Awareness of the strategic property investment needs of the company.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in partnering, procurement mechanisms, management best practices, building practice and law, and landlord and tenant issues.
- Understanding of contract law, statutory regulations, British standards in relation to repair and investment contracts.
- Strategic understanding of service delivery and interfacing with other sections and agencies.
- Excellent customer care, staff management, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage and lead external consultants and contractors within a performance management & improvement culture.
- Competency in contributing to, monitoring, and controlling budgets.
- Effective resource management to achieve business objectives.
- Must have a car and a valid driver's licence.
If the role is of interest, please do apply or contact our Staines office