Head, Technical Engineering at Knight Frank Full Time

Knight Frank is currently seeking for application from qualified applicants to fill the vacant position of Head, Technical Engineering.  interested and qualified applicants can apply via the details below

Knight Frank – Founded in 1896 and headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world’s leading independent real estate consultancies.

We are seeking competent, self motivated, hardworking and result driven professional to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Technical Engineering

Location: Lagos

Scope

• Technical Audit of Facilities in all managed properties to identify and close technical and manpower capacity gaps
• Development and implementation of Technical Engineering standard operating procedure for all managed properties
• Quality assurance of all facility management equipment and services
• Develop and institute Health and Safety policy in all managed properties

Responsibilities

• Performs audit of facilities in all managed properties to identify technical gaps, make recommendations to close gaps and implement action plan
• Conduct regular risk assessment of all facilities and eradicate all identified risks
• Develop and implement maintainance schedule for assigned properties
• Conduct proactive preventive checks on all facilities in order to avoid downtime
• Institute health and safety culture in all managed properties through policy development and implementation and regular training of all technical staff
• Review and advise on quotes sent in by Contractors. Conduct regular market survey to keep abreast of cost of technical equipment and parts
• Manage technical team, vendors and contractors to ensure they deliver on repairs, renovations and maintenance contracts
• Oversees and conducts regular training for all technical staff
• Advise on technical manpower requirement and recommends competent technical staff as required in all properties
• Manage and supervise all renovations and refurbishments activities on properties
• Prepare reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for line manager and other relevant staff

Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering from a reputable higher Institution
• Minimum of 10 years hands-on experience of mechanical and electrical maintenance, repairs and installation of Generators, building wiring and other facility equipment
• Technical knowledge of building services (Mechanical, Engineering, Plumbing)
• Sound knowledge of equipment parts and functions
• Sound knowledge of equipment market and rates of equipment parts
• Ability to develop good working relationships with staff, vendors, contractors and clients
• Well organised and have excellent spoken and written communication skills, as well as customer and client management skills.
• Problem-solving skill
• Smart negotiation skills
• Ability to make quick judgement and spontaneous decisions
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage people and pressure

Systems & IT competence:

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.