Regional Critical Engineering Manager

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Join JLL's dynamic team serving one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations with a network spanning more than 50 countries and territories. We're seeking talented professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to drive meaningful change. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside industry experts that help shape the future of workplace strategy for a globally recognised institution.

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What this job involves:

The Regional Critical Engineering Manager is responsible for achieving 100% uptime of critical engineering assets across JLL-managed portfolio in the UK and Europe. This role acts as the Authorising Engineer (AE) across UK & Europe for all critical systems, managing technical performance, service delivery, and operation for critical infrastructure assets & systems. Be responsible for site audits, Integrated system testing/building shutdowns, training and competencies of the engineering team and ensure contractors are delivering services to the required standards and maintaining compliance.

The role will act as the SME for all critical infrastructure through the portfolio

What your day-to-day will look like:

Liaison and management of sub-contractors for critical systems across multiple sites

Ensure access is arranged, change requests (CR) are in place, and Authority to Work (ATW)/Permit to Work (PTW) documentation is submitted and approved

Review service reports for critical systems, ensure Purchase Management Codes (PMC) are raised, and works are completed within SLAConduct regular site visits across UK and European locations to physically verify that assets are being serviced and maintained correctly

Challenge substandard work quality and enforce contractual compliance with underperforming service providers

Conduct integrated system testing across all critical buildings

Provide technical guidance and support for sub-contractor management across the regional portfolio

Oversee management of critical plant and safety systems across multiple buildings

Ensure delivery of critical and life safety engineering maintenance, repairs, and corrective actions within contractual KPIsConduct hands-on technical assessments of equipment condition and maintenance standards during site visits

Validate contractor maintenance records against actual asset condition

Maintain sufficient critical spare parts inventory strategies across the region

Implement and maintain relevant system processes, Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Conduct regular site audits to verify critical assets are being serviced and maintained to required standards

Perform AE (Authorised Engineer) audits annually as minimum across the regional portfolio

Identify gaps in preventative maintenance programmes and implement corrective actions

Complete and submit reports on critical systems performance across the region

Provide regular system overviews covering regional portfolio

Oversee operational training and development aligned with Authorised Person (AP) duty requirements across the region

Provide technical mentorship and guidance to site-based engineering teams

Ensure AP document registers are maintained, and all AP training is up to date Review associated critical works across the region to ensure adherence to JLL safety systems

Ensure all critical assets comply with statutory regulations and industry standards across UK and European markets

Review and approve method statements, risk assessments (RAMS), and POWRA documentation

Assess and approve switching schedules for critical systems

Provide IST (Integrated Systems Testing) support and project management

Regularly review and optimize critical system management processes across the regional portfolio

Identify and implement best practices for critical asset maintenance and safety

High and Low Voltage complex systems

Pressure systems

Confined Spaces Water treatment/Management Ensuring AP document registers maintained and all AP training up to date.

AE Audits annually as minimum

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All details are provided for guidance only and do not…