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Technical Manager - Canary Wharf

CBRE
London Full-time
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Job Title: Technical Manager Location: London, Canary Wharf Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions, Critical Environment

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COMPANY PROFILE

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Purpose of the job

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management, are recruiting an Technical Manager to join the team located in Slough.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate technical leadership through a risk\-focused approach.

The position of the Data Centre Technical Manager is key to the technical operations of the campus and its infrastructure.

As the post holder, you will be expected to have a detailed understanding of the installed building services systems, contingency procedures and be proactive in passing on this knowledge to other members of the Site Personnel.

The Data Centre Technical Manager will also be expected to become familiar with aspects of the administrative and engineering operations within the contract.

In general, your role will be to ensure the efficient operation of the critical and noncritical engineering services, PC based systems and the associated plant achieving 100% availability.

You will also play a key role in training and authorising the ever\-growing team of engineers ensuring exceptional standards.

Working closely with the Senior Technical Manager, the Data Centre Technical Manager role will be to act as an extension of the senior technical team, being a focal point for any queries and to ensure we continue delivering outstanding technical delivery to our client.

You will be the technical reference point for the completion of the necessary permits to ensure compliance with method statements, risk assessments, Supplier Health and Safety procedures.

You will ensure that the conduct of any personnel under your control is safe, professional, and conscientious.

In the event of breaches, incidents or accidents the technical manager will need to conduct investigations and complete reports into these.

The technical manager will also be required to attend site meetings with the client.

Further to this the Technical Manager will be a key player in ensuring training requirements within the Data Centre are met and engineers are either trained or in training to ensure the highest engineering standards.

The Data Centre Technical Manager with Support from the Senior Technical Manager will be responsible for ensuring all technical paperwork is created and approved to a high standard, this includes but is not limited to Safety Programs, Risk Assessments, Switching Schedules.

Also the Technical Manager will be expected to become a senior authorised person for HV / LV and confined spaces meaning training and appointing our team of authorised persons as well as conducting annual reviews.

Key Responsibilities

Able to manage own time and allocate works to other team members

Able to manage cost related to delivery of maintenance activities (specialist and self\-perform)

Ensuring all client services, computer rooms, data networks, manufacturing and revenue earning services meet client requirements or appropriate SLAs.

Provide technical management reports as required

Provide Technical Support and Leadership to the building Engineers

Form Part of the Escalation chain for any unforeseen incidents and site issues, in and out of hours \- providing technical support and leadership.

Support critical environment related technical audits

Responsibility for ensuring all critical related engineering maintenance documentation/records are kept in clearly identified and retrievable systems

Advise the Facilities Management Team of changes in critical environment requirements

Plan Statutory Compliance Maintenance and Testing and report as required the Statutory Compliance Audit Report to the Technical Services Supervisor

Ensure maintenance is carried out in line with CBRE H\&S procedures, using the permit to work system where applicable and action improvements identified during the building and workplace inspections and reviews

Escalate urgent issues identified through to the Senior Technical Manager

Responsible for auditing of the site library of Technical paperwork such as Switching Schedules and SOPs

Responsible for ensuring site training requirements and curating the site specific training program under the guidance of the Campus Technical Manager

Responsible for technical Sign off for new recruits and guidance of engineers technical development

Responsible for Ensuring CBRE platforms utilised and maintained such as Quantum to ensure risk radar kept up to date.

Lead cultural change on a daily basis, through being an effective role model for safe working practices, compliance, quality standards and best practice methods.

Positive contribution to the “team\\" effort, with a “can do\\" attitude and raising of standards.

Develop the engineering team though coaching and mentoring on critical maintenance and operations as defined within CERM methodologies.

Actively manage and where required, supervise engineering risks through applying CERM methodologies.

Oversee the site engineering team in the proficient use and application of CERM.

Undertake other tasks, as required by the Senior Technical Manager, in accordance with experience and competencies.

Develop skills to become a Senior Authorised person for the campus being actively engaged in the training and appointment of HV, LV and confined Space APs.

Provide technical advice to the site management teams and the client where required.

Assist in setting up field mock drills to ensure engineers are well versed in incident management

Assist with approval from the Senior Technical Manager in the creation and curation of site specific processes

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Electrician with recognised qualifications (apprenticeship, HND, C\&G)

18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations \- essential

Previous experience in operating data centres/critical environments

Knowledge of emergency response/standby/call out activities and protocols

Understand the monitoring of utilities and environmental programmes

IOSH or equivalent H\&S training

Excellent facilitation, communication skills at all levels

Self\-motivated, resourceful and pro\-active

Confident decision maker

Understanding of water hygiene (L8\) \- desirable

BMS Controls experience / HVAC experience \- desirable

Operational experience of UPS, Standby Power and Critical Environment Cooling

Operational experience of managing Environmental, Health \& Safety and Quality Systems

PC and MS office skills

Experience of system integration and handover preferred

Management Experience Essential

Strong Communication skills Essential

Candidate must be confident with training others, communicating in high pressure situations with superiors and clients and be able to enforce the CBRE safety Rules.

Candidate must be an HVAP with demonstrable experience to allow appointment at SAP level

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a leading global organization in commercial real estate services and investment, dedicated to helping businesses and people thrive. We are a team of dynamic problem solvers and forward\-thinking professionals who create a significant impact in the industry. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared core values: respect, integrity, service, and excellence. We highly value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you will have the opportunity to chart your own course, develop your skills, and realize your full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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