Interim M&E Mobilisation Manager

Our client in London is a Collegiate University with a diverse estates portfolio. They are seeking an interim M&E Mobilisation Manager for up to 6 months with a view to extend. You will be responsible specifically for supporting the University in getting one of their new buildings from construction to business-as-usual maintenance, i.e. mastermind the development of a hard FM Maintenance team/service from a starting point of zero. You will also be responsible for Statutory Compliance and Reporting – reviewing and ensuring the University, via its M&E Service Partner is fully compliant with its statutory obligations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mobilise the development of a hard FM Maintenance team/service.
• Permits to Work – undertake the role of Competent Person for technical matters including Hot Works, Working at Height, Confined Spaces, and Low Voltage systems isolation.
• Evaluate Quotations from Misc Suppliers – review technical solutions, feasibility, potential for disruption to university operations, prices and alternatives.
• Review quoted works from M+E Service Partner – collaborate with FM staff to manage the Web Quote system to ensure the university receives a quality service with value for money.
• Schedule and oversee ongoing works (project oversight and governance) – engage with Service Providers, Campus Managers and Facilities Managers to schedule works to the estate that take into account ongoing academic activities.
• Review and sign off completed works – undertake technical assessments of completed works and ‘sign off’ documentation to enable invoice payments.
• Support Consultant M+E staff with Major Project proposals – liaise and provide technical support to consultants and project managers across the university’s estate with a wide variety of ongoing and upcoming major projects.
• Assist in the preparation of M+E budgets – assist in monthly reviews of M+E expenditure across planned and reactive maintenance; support the preparation of budgets and latest estimates where necessary.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of mobilising a hard FM Maintenance team/service from a starting point of zero within a public sector estate, ideally higher education. You will have experience managing M&E Service Partners, ensuring a quality service and value for money. Relevant technical qualifications within mechanical / electrical building services are a necessity (e.g. HNC / HND).

This interim assignment will be up to 6 months initially with a view to extend.