Operational Lead

Overview

Lead engineering operations, maintenance and contractor coordination at Canary Wharf.

Key Responsibilities

• maintenance planning
• technical support
• contractor coordination
• risk assessment
• reporting
• emergency response

Tasks

-Support shift and day teams, including workplace technicians and fabric teams -Support the Account Manager with cost effective planning and contract delivery -Lead small works planning, including moves and changes and fabric projects -Oversee and coordinate third party contractors, ensuring compliance with site procedures -Maintain awareness of site contingency procedures and support emergency responses -Plan and coordinate scheduled maintenance, repairs and engineering activities -Complete administrative tasks accurately and promptly, including reporting via AIMS -Promote strong SHEQ performance and uphold all Equans policies and standards -Provide technical and operational support, ensuring safe and efficient building service performance -Ensure high standards of response to plant failures and abnormal conditions -Assist in producing method statements, risk assessments and statutory inspection planning

Requirements

• lv authorised
• 18th edition
• c&g 236
• hvac
• building services
• communication

What You Bring

-LV Authorised -Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal -Reliable, confident and capable of working independently and leading others -Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams -Ability to diagnose faults and recommend effective solutions -C&G 236 Parts 1 and 2 or mechanical equivalent -Proven ability to manage contractors and support budgetary control -18th Edition qualification -Completed apprenticeship with strong trade qualifications and extensive building services experience -Knowledge of safe systems of work, statutory compliance and engineering planning -Strong understanding of building services systems including BMS, HVAC, water systems, fire systems and electrical equipment -Exposure to complex corporate or critical environments -Strong IT skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure

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About Equans Uk & Ireland

-It’s part of a global powerhouse operating in 20 countries with a €19.2 billion turnover in 2024. -In the UK & Ireland, the company delivers multi‑disciplinary projects—from town regeneration to smart energy systems. -Expertise spans technical services, facilities management, low‑carbon energy, green mobility, district energy and decentralised renewables. -Typical projects include hospital energy upgrades, heat networks at universities, public sector building retrofits and urban regeneration schemes. -A standout fact: it rebranded from ENGIE in mid‑2021 to sharpen focus and agility in technical and energy services. -Now led by a locally appointed CEO, it combines global scale with regional delivery—blending international muscle with UK‑Ireland focus.

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