Authorising Engineer

About The Role:

Working within EMCOR UK who are now part of OCS UK & I group

Job Role:

Provide expert technical assurance support to the ACCOUNT, assisting the Head of Engineering and Risk Management through the Senior Authorising Engineer (SAE) across the People, Policy, and Process pillars. Develop and deliver the EMCOR UK (EUK) Technical and Safety Competency Management System (CMS) across the estate, including identifying, assessing, and periodically monitoring and auditing Authorised Persons (AP) and Competent Persons (CP).

Undertake EUK’s audit and assurance plan by conducting professional technical compliance audits, identifying corrective actions, and ensuring their closure and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Technical and Safety Assurance Manager (TSAM) in updating the Technical Assurance Group database, registers, and trackers with account details for progress reporting during weekly/monthly reviews.

Assist the SAE and TSAM in drafting, peer reviewing, approving, and publishing new technical documentation, including Compliance Bulletins, Directives, and Alerts across the customer estate.
Conduct horizon scanning activities by participating in industry body webinars and other communications.
Provide technical support for technical and safety incidents as required.

No direct reports but a requirement to work closely and collaboratively with all members of the account based technical teams and ‘central’ SLT colleagues Functional Authority over AP and CPs for matters relating to technical assurance.

Role reports directly into the SAE for independent assurance outputs.

Head of Engineering & Risk Management holds Functional Authority for the delivery of day-to-day operational technical assurance requirements.

Essential

Experience:

Demonstrable AE/AP knowledge with relevant operation and maintenance experience. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of technical, safety and risk management, including current safety issues, legislation, management, and ISO standards.

Working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO
9001 and ISO
45001) with a high degree of procedural, technical, and HSE compliance.

Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on technical management issues.

Experience in advising businesses on good practice technical management.

Excellent skills in collaborating with internal and external customers, including local authorities, regulators, and suppliers on complex issues.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage at all levels.

Proficient in IT, including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Smartsheets, and Visio.

Experience of operating in a Media/broadcasting environment (desirable).Education/Training:

Minimum HND-level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, a similar technical field, or equivalent technical/engineering experience. HV/LV AP and AE qualifications.

Recognised safety qualification (e.g. IOSH certification, SMSTS, CSCS etc) or a willingness to  wide travel will be required.

Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence.

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of 2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve.

Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values
- Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Vacancy ID60041

All Locations London, Manchester, Birmingham All Locations is a required field

Advertising Salary Not Specified Business Unit Hard Services (Trades & Engineering)
Hours Per Week
37.5

Working Days Per Week (e.g. Monday
- Friday)
Not Specified Working Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Working Days is a required field

Is a Driving License Required?

Not Specified