Senior Egineer

at  The Childrens Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineer to join our Estates Team. This role will report into the Senior Estates Manager.
Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.

ABOUT US

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Reporting to the Senior Estates Manager, the Senior Engineer will have a crucial role in managing the day-to-day operations of the maintenance team including planned, reactive and compliance work activities.

• Implementing Preventive Maintenance Program (PPM):Develop and oversee a comprehensive PPM program aimed at reducing downtime and equipment failures. This involves scheduling regular inspections, maintenance, and servicing of all critical equipment and systems within the estate.
• Developing Compliance program: Setting out all estates compliance requirements in a compliance register and on the CAFM system. Identifying where contract services are needed and procuring in line with policy.
• Leadership and Team Management: Provide effective leadership to the site team, ensuring they understand and adhere to safe working procedures and the trust’s policies and procedures. Motivate and empower team members to perform their duties efficiently and effectively.
• Task Delegation and Supervision: Delegate tasks to team members based on their skills and abilities, ensuring tasks are completed in a timely and safe manner. Provide supervision and support as needed to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
• Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintain detailed records of completed tasks, including maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and all other relevant information. Ensure all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible on our software (CATI)for reference or audit purposes.
• Projects: Work closely with our project manager to oversee and coordinate maintenance, upgrades, or renovation projects within the estate. This entails planning, budgeting, scheduling, and overseeing project completion to ensure they meet deadlines, stay within budget, and adhere to quality standards.