M&E Project Manager

Your new company
The London Fire Brigade Property team are at the technical forefront of the property delivery team supporting, on all projects from RIBA stage 0 through to completion and handover. Given that LFB is an emergency service, their portfolio of properties is in use 24/7, 365 days of the year. LFB's fire-stations range in age and status; as some are very new and others hold Listed Building status, offering a wide range of properties to work on. It is a truly unique organisation to work for within a property with some members of the team having served over 20 years demonstrating not only the growth opportunities but the stable and enjoyable environment that is London's Fire Brigade.
Your new role
As the M&E Project Manager, you will oversee various decarbonisation, refurbishment and lifecycle projects from inception to completion and handover. This includes the preparation of specifications and design sign off. You will act as the technical advisor for all M&E matters for other internal teams and external contractors and stakeholders. Typical project values range from 200k to 1Million, although a recent refurbishment project was delivered at the value of 8Million. In times of quiet periods, you may be involved in some fabric projects as an assistance to the wider team.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have 5 years+ experience of delivering M&E corporate/commercial projects from inception to completion. They will have a strong understanding of both Mechanical and Electrical engineering and project management. You must have exposure to working directly for the public sector, giving you a good understanding of the policies and governance processes and experience of delivering decarbonisation projects is desired. You must hold an HND/ HNC or Beng or other related Building Services related qualifications.
What you'll get in return
You will receive a salary of 54,332 - 70,549 plus a generous package:
Whatever area of the authority you join, London Fire Brigade employees are entitled to a number of outstanding benefits:

• Annual leave

Everyone needs a break now and then, so London Fire Brigade's annual leave allowance is 26 days' holiday (plus bank holidays). There is also the opportunity to have extra 'optional days' depending on your normal working hours.

• Flexible working

The environment you work in is key to your role, so at London Fire Brigade there are flexible working arrangements available to suit your job and work area.

• Childcare

London Fire Brigade is committed to supporting its staff both inside and outside of the workplace so they offer support with childcare which includes vouchers or an allowance for eligible staff.

• Pension Scheme

Retirement may be a distant thought but London Fire Brigade offers a contributory pension scheme throughout your career with the brigade.

• Travelling to work

Commuting can be a big factor in where you work so if this is something you need to consider before applying you should know that London Fire Brigade offer an interest free season ticket loan to help make the journey a bit easier as well as the 'cycle to work' scheme.

• Personal development

No matter what area of the authority you work in London Fire Brigade are keen to support personal development. There are opportunities to develop skills for your role as well as take part in training to help you take steps to progress at London Fire Brigade.

• Counselling and Trauma Service (CTS)

London Fire Brigade has a commitment to support the wellbeing and mental health of all staff members The service can offer personal counselling and trauma-related therapy by highly qualified and experienced therapists.

• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

We help staff by providing the opportunity to access residential accommodation designed for single people. Located in three locations across London, the accommodation is available at a reduced market rent and all staff employed by LFB are eligible to apply.

What you need to do now
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