Principal Engineer

Professional & Technology Services

Business Area: Professional & Technology Services

Place of Work: Berkshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 41.25

Context

Principal Engineer

Reading

Competitive salary with excellent benefits – please contact the recruitment team for this information although we don’t advertise our salaries, you won’t be disappointed!

Job Description

As Principal Engineer, you will supervise and support the engineering workforce in the Southern region in a one team ethos and support the Regional Operations Manager and Contract Manager as necessary to achieve the safe, efficient, operation and maintenance of all plant and equipment within the Virgin Media Portfolio.

For this role, you will need an extensive knowledge of all electrical and HVAC systems is essential to support this critical contract.
The emphasis will be on providing a level of service that meets and often exceeds engineering excellence.

• To provide engineering advice, assistance and support to the regional engineering teams across the Southern region including London, home counties and South Eastern Counties
• To provide engineering advice, assistance and support to the PMC and NOC at Stoke including quote production and authorisation to the agreed contract limit and all associated works
• Assist with the effective use and upkeep of designated site documentation working in conjunction with nominated H&S representative ensuring all legal and statutory obligations are met
• To be part of out-of-hours response in emergency situations and support the regional engineering callout rota, and when necessary as part of the role, to implement any necessary escalation procedures to the Regional Operations Manager and above as and when required
• To be part of the scheduled callout rota as required
• To complete Virgin Media change requests to allow for planned and reactive works to be carried out in a safe and controlled manor ensuring the network is protected
• Manage the assets for the client in their critical environment
• Update any new assets to ISS systems to keep high level system and information relevant
• To assist the Regional Operations Manager to carry out monthly team meeting and toolbox talks throughout the regions
• Support Regional Operations Manager in the completion of technical audits on all sites within the geographical remit

Air Conditioning: City and Guilds 2079 Safe Handling of Refrigerants or CITB J11 Equivalent
NVQ 2/3 or City & Guilds in Commercial Refrigeration and AC Systems
OR
Qualified Electrician 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS: 7671:2008).
City and Guilds 2360 Parts 1 and 2 or equivalent.



Desirable Experience & Qualifications

Recognised apprenticeship in electrical or air conditioning in addition to relevant qualifications and excellent understanding of Electrical fundamentals and LV distribution. At least 3 years’ experience of a similar role. High level Understanding/Experience of the following plant & equipment in order to provide effective first line response:

• Static UPS
• DC Systems
• Emergency Generators & changeover
• Chillers/Chilled Water distribution networks
• LV Switchgear/distribution
• Significant previous experience in providing multi discipline reactive and PPM building services maintenance within a data centre or critical environment.
• Experience of working under strict Health & Safety procedures including Electrical Safe systems of Works (SSOW) Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Low Voltage Authorised Person
• IPAF/PASMA
• IOSH

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.