Regional Critical Engineering Manager

What this job involves:

The Regional Critical Engineering Manageris responsible forachieving100% uptime of critical engineering assets across JLL-managed portfolio in the UK and Europe. This role acts as theAuthorisingEngineer(AE)across UK & Europefor all critical systemsmanaging technical performance service delivery andoperation forcritical infrastructure assets& systems.Be responsibleforsite auditsIntegrated systemtesting/building shutdownstrainingand competencies of the engineering teamand ensure contractors are delivering services to the required standardsandmaintainingcompliance.The role will act as the SME for all critical infrastructurethrough 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 issubmittedand approved

• Review service reports for critical systems ensure Purchase Management Codes (PMC) are raised and works are completed within SLA

• Conduct regular site visits across UK and European locations to physically verify that assets are being serviced andmaintainedcorrectly

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

• Conduct integrated system testing across all critical buildings

• Providetechnical guidance and support for sub-contractor management across the regional portfolio

• Oversee management of critical plant and safety systems across multiplebuildings

• Ensure delivery of critical and life safety engineering maintenance repairs and corrective actions within contractual KPIs

• Conduct 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 andmaintainrelevant system processes Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Conduct regular site audits to verify critical assets are being serviced andmaintainedto required standards

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

• Identifygaps in preventative maintenance programmes and implement corrective actions

• Complete andsubmitreports on critical systems performance across the region

• Provide regular systemoverviews coveringregional 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 aremaintainedand all AP training is up to date

• Review associated critical works across the region to ensure adherence to JLL safety systems

• Ensure all critical assetscomply withstatutory regulations and industry standards across UK and Europeanmarkets

• 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 andoptimizecritical system management processes across the regional portfolio

• Identifyand 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 registersmaintainedand all AP training up to date.

• AE Audits annually as minimum

NOTE:

All details are provided for guidance only and do not necessarily limit the responsibilities and accountabilities of the role.

Skills and Experience:

• Essential Qualifications

• Served a recognized apprenticeship with electrical bias

• High Voltage/Low Voltage complex systems Authorized Person certification

• NEBOSH/IOSH or other recognized H&S training

• L8 Water Hygiene experience

• Previousrelevant authorising engineer experience

• Essential Experience

• 3 years working in a similar role (ideally in critical facilities managing teams of multi-skilled engineers and 3rd party contractors)

• Working to a Planned Preventative and Reactive maintenance regime

• Proventrack recordmanaging multiple high-value contracts across wide geographical areas

• Extensive experience managing ISTs and holding contractors accountable for performance

• Hands-on technical background with ability to assess asset condition and maintenance quality

• Essential Skills

• Able to work under pressure

• IT literate with Microsoft Office

• Able to work under own initiative

• Strong leadership presence with ability to challenge and influence at all levels

• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills

• Commercial awareness with ability to balance technical excellence and cost control

• Travel Requirements

• Extensive travel: time spent visiting sites across UK and Europe

• Must hold valid passport and be willing to travel at short notice

• Occasional overnight stays and weekend work may beduring critical incidents

• Valid UK driving license essential

• Able to work under own initiative

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to applyeven if youdontmeet all the requirements.Wereinterested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!