Skills:

Electrical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Recruitment, AutoCAD, English

Job type:

Full-time

• Start: Immediately.
• The Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the College Facilities and the overall management of the Facilities and Estates team. The successful candidate will report to the Facilities and Estate Manager.
• The facilities and estate officer will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and planning essential central services, including but not limited to the Management of;.
• Facilities Maintenance (FM).
• Construction Communication.
• Ensuring that facilities are prepared and ready for external rentals and events.
• Oversee daily operations of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), emergency, plumbing, electrical, telecoms, and water treatment systems.
• Schedule and supervise routine maintenance and emergency repairs;.
• Ensure all work and jobs are completed to a high standard of workmanship and according to specification.
• Ensure timely, authorized, and controlled purchases of services, equipment, and materials, including full stock control.
• Ensure all systems operate efficiently and safely.
• Supervise and manage engineering staff, maintenance staff, supervisors and contractors.
• Delegate and control work and jobs effectively.
• Provide training and guidance to personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage staffing needs.
• Plan and execute maintenance and infrastructure projects, facility upgrades and renovations.
• Coordinate with school administration and external vendors.
• Manage budgets, scheduling, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and building regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments.
• Maintain documentation for audits and inspections.
• Work closely with school leadership, custodial teams and external third parties.
• Support school events and activities requiring engineering input.
• Manage facility contactors to deliver uninterrupted facilities supply, facility support services in a safe, suitable work environment and controlled manner which fulfils internal and external customer expectations.
• Assure that all critical systems are functioning as designed and capable of maintaining business continuity.
• Manage equipment, buildings, and related services, and forecasting any possible problems or defects that may occur to ensure an uninterrupted business operation. This includes on-call availability anytime.
• Ensure that all assets are recorded and effectively managed to maximize the life span of each asset.
• Focus on using best business practices to improve efficiency and reducing operating costs.
• Liaise with construction and consulting contractors to support facility planning and control building defects and renovation works.
• Ensure that the College abides by all required safety standards at all times.
• Support the promotion and development of commercial hiring of College facilities.
• Be present, or delegate work for a facilities team member to be present and working, at an out of hours event (after schools or on weekends).
• Ensure that the Health and Safety of all staff and pupils under the care of the College is of top priority.
• Ensure that child protection is of utmost importance and report any external contractors to HR to abide by all child protection policies stated by the College.
• Support and follow all maintenance jobs.
• Any additional tasks directed or delegated by the Facilities and Estate manager.
• Execute all additional responsibilities and projects assigned by the Facilities and Estate Manager in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Fresh graduates are also welcome.
• Familiarity with school infrastructure systems.
• Experience in facilities management is an advantage.
• Proficiency in oral and written English communication.
• Ability to communicate and manage project scope and expectations to stakeholders, project teams and senior management.
• Ability to effectively use AUTOCAD, Microsoft Office Tools (PowerPoint, Excel and Word), and the ability to adapt to new technologies that may improve operational efficiencies in Facilities Management.
• Willingness to learn and get 'hands dirty'.
• Background or interest in design is an advantage.
• Self-motivated, organized, and responsible.
• Capable of multitasking.
• Strong project and personnel management skills.
• Willingness to support team members at all times.
• Willingness to work after school hours and on weekends when needed.
• Working Hours.
• Usual working hours on the school site would be 7:15 am - 4:15 pm.
• School events and activities.
• Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered, and the College reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Please visit our website for more information: www.brightoncollege.ac.th.
• Brighton College Bangkok is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Should your application be successful, a disclosure will be requested from the UK's Disclosure and Barring Service for British nationals; local police checks will be undertaken for successful applicants of other nationalities.