Total 2 Director/C-Level Engineering job vacancies in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Chief Engineer

Contract Type - Permanent
39 hours per week

Employment Type - Full Time

Would you like to work in spacious, contemporary hotel close to World Heritage Sites; Tower Bridge and The Tower of London? The Tower Hotel is a 4 star deluxe Hotel overlooking the Thames, next to Tower Bridge. The hotel's 801 bedrooms, restaurants, bars and 19 meeting rooms benefit from stunning views over Tower Bridge and St Katharine Docks

The Role

We are always looking for Managers who use innovation and entrepreneurial flair, who have a passion for excellence that will inspire their teams and delight their guests. As Chief Engineer you will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all areas of the hotel including equipment, services, buildings and plant. You will act as project manager for any planned refurbishment work and be the central point of contact for all parties. You will also be expected to build and maintain good relationships with contractors and monitor their labour while they are on site.As the main technical manager at the hotels you will provide advice and guidance on all technical and building matters as well as supporting health and safety and ensuring that all statutory requirements are met. You will create a PPM programme and oversee implementation. You will also need the ability to lead a team and deliver results to deadlines through your people, with full responsibility for recruiting, managing and developing your team.

What we look for

Leads and manages the Maintenance team so that it performs efficiently and effectively. Ensures that the company's maintenance and safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. Work safely, conforming to statutory and company health and safety regulations, especially with regard to fire precautions, manual handling, chemical usage and storage, disposal of waste materials and reporting of accidents. Comply with other related statutory regulations (e.g. COSHH) Able to work under pressure and react quickly to resolve issues Able to multitask and be flexible at all times

What's in it for you?

* Great development opportunities

* Discounted rates on hotel rooms, food and drink across the Clermont Hotel Group

* Interest free season ticket loans (conditions apply)

* Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

* Pension and Healthcare Schemes

* Wagestream - get access to earned salary before payday

* Paid volunteering days

* Generous recommend a friend scheme

* Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 7 (Master's Degree equivalent)

* Access to discounts and cashback through a huge range of retailers and service providers via our online benefits portal

* Great Recognition program

* ...and many more!

In order to support our planned growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Director to join our Fire Engineering Department within our Building Safety Business Unit. This role could be based from several of our key locations and can be worked flexibly with a mix of office and home-based working and the option to adjust start/finish times.

Our Fire Engineering teams provide clients with cost-effective and bespoke solutions for the full range of fire safety design in different sectors.

What does the role involve?

You will be working across a variety of projects as part of a wider team based in the UK with the opportunity to collaborate with other Sweco business areas and on international projects. This role will suit somebody with significant design consultancy experience and posessing a recognised fire safety engineering qualification with a recognised track record in delivery of projects from design through to construction and completion.

As part of this role, you will sit within a wider technical excellence team where the focus is on the technical oversight and delivery of projects, albeit candidates with strong business acumen and line management are welcomed.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

Developing Fire Safety Strategies during Design and Construction stages.
Preparing technical engineering analysis using relevant guidance documents and methods i.e. prescriptive and performance based.
Carrying out site visits when required.
Attending internal and external meetings.
Preparing fee proposals.
Supporting the team in developing technical knowledge.
Overseeing and managing projects from inception to completion.
Liaising with clients on a daily basis.
Reviewing and authorising work done by others.
To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

Experience working in a similar role with extensive experience in fire safety engineering.
A proven background in fire safety engineering with an excellent understanding of fire engineered solutions
Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt your style to suit difference audiences.
Excellent consultancy, communication and relationship management skills.
Experience of delivering across a multi-site organisation.
A bachelor's or master's degree in Fire Engineering.
Full membership with the IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers) and working towards or have achieved chartership status via IFE.
What’s in it for you?

You’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.com/careers

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