Job Description

Mechanical Services Contracts Supervisor

Brook Street are recruiting for a mechanical services contracts supervisor to work on a temporary 6-month contract, starting on Monday 6th January 2020.
The role will be paying between £12-£14.00ph.

You will be responsible for the supervision of the Contract Delivery of contracted out services to ensure statutory, planned and reactive maintenance is provided to the entire campus to agreed KPI's

The Contracted-out services section are responsible for the operations and maintenance of a wide variety of complex equipment throughout the Estate such as environmental systems, lifts, heating, ventilation equipment that form part of the services infrastructure.

Management and organisation

Maintain relevant records of plant and equipment data detailing financial implications and predicted life cycling costs specific.

As required, on occasion manage the direct employed labour in accordance with our policies and guidance for staff management, including recruitment, discipline and grievance, time sheet completion, absence monitoring, performance management, appraisals etc

Management of section Estates workshops, property, vehicles, tools and equipment in accordance with University policies and guidelines

Assist in the development of procedures and processes for the improvement of the operation of Estates services

Management of specialist contractors;
In accordance with all our policies and guidance assist the Contracts Officer with the management of contractors ensuring that work is undertaken to our accepted standards and demonstrates value for money


Liaising with contractors and explain the problems so that the contractor can evaluate a repair solution and take over the work in a safe and timely manner.

Ensure compliance with health and safety and any relevant statutory regulations, issuing appropriate permits, reviewing of Contractor's competence, risk assessments and method statements.

Provide regular feedback to the customer on the status of any repairs, review any actions taken and monitor repairs/installations to ensure business continuity.

Undertake regular Contractors performance reviews and reviewing invoices against work completed
Escalating of poor Contractor performance as required to the Mechanical Services Contracts Manager

Take initial corrective action to keep the service going and ensure business continuity and report findings and resolution to Mechanical Services Contract Manager or designation manager in accordance with escalation procedure.

Take initial corrective action to keep the service going and ensure business continuity and report findings and resolution to Mechanical Services Contract Manager or designation manager in accordance with escalation procedure.

Carry out practical site work where necessary to assist the DEL and assess the Contractors performance.

Provide project support in conjunction with the M&E Clerk of Works and Projects Officers.

Undertaking technical investigations as required by line manager, generate written reports to confirm findings, works completed, recommendations and maintain appropriate records
Provide technical advice and support to Estates staff and contractors responsible for maintaining the estate

Issuing appropriate Permits and review all supporting health and safety documentation, risk assessments, method statements, training records etc

Participate in emergency response in line with our Business Continuity plan
Provide technical advice, works specification input and budget cost plans to assist in compiling the Estates 5-year financial plans.

Undertake administrative duties, maintain records and documentation as required by line manager and in accordance with Estates office and our policies.