The Academies will achieve this by identifying exceptional young people from all backgrounds and providing them with the highest international standard of education. Selection is based on merit and is means-blind. Financial aid is available to support students without the financial means.

Job Description

1. To be an integrated member of the Campus Operations Team and the Senior Management Team


2. To establish and manage all technical and engineering aspects of the Campus equipment and systems, whether they be fixed or mobile


3. To manage a team of technical personnel responsible for dealing with all aspects of technical systems and equipment


4. To establish the maintenance regimes and procedures for all the Campus equipment and systems, to ensure optimum operational efficiency.


5. To suggest and implement value engineering solutions to obtain the most cost efficient operations


6. To introduce environmentally friendly operational systems that support the “green vision” for the Campus


7. To establish, negotiate and manage suitable outsourced Facilities Management and Maintenance contracts.


8. To establish and maintain a central workshop and stores, together with stock control and management system to ensure adequate spare parts are available at optimal cost.  


9. Coordinate and interface with the Faculty operations and  determine maintenance schedules which suit Campus educational operations.

Qualifications

• A senior manager who is a qualified mechanical or electrical engineer with a minimum of 20 years’ experience of maintenance and facilities management of high quality, high profile facilities


• Experience of working within an educational environment or campus, desirable


• Someone with demonstrable experience in managing complex buildings with varied and complicate mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and low voltage systems


• An understanding of how to maintain kitchen, transport and other fixed and mobile equipment


• Ability to proactively solve problems in order to avoid crises


• Able to undertake a forensic, unbiased assessment of the problems


• Previous experience in establishing maintenance regimes on complex systems


• Highly developed relationship management, presentation and communication skills with the ability to express ideas in a clear and concise manner to employees at all levels.


• Effective in time management, proactive and highly motivated.


• The ability to work autonomously or within a team to successfully deliver on key elements in potentially challenging circumstances.

Duties include, but are not limited to-

• Facilities and Maintenance Administration


• Liaison and coordination with Faculty and Students


• Managing Annual Maintenance Contracts


• Personnel management for the FM Team


• Preparation and implementation of Operating Processes and Procedures


• Procurement of maintenance equipment and spares

The maintenance of the following systems and equipment:-

• Power & electrical distribution


• Waste water network and sewage treatment plant


• Storm water drainage network


• Water treatment plant and potable water distribution network


• Borehole water supply and their management


• Diesel generators and electrical back up


• Solar water heating systems


• Kitchen and laundry equipment


• Transformers and substations


• IT Fibre backbone distribution


• Miscellaneous building works and fabric repairs


• Fire main


• Irrigation network


• FF&E repairs and maintenance

Closing Date: March 8th 2019

Application Format: CV and Cover letter.