Senior MEP Technician / Team Lead vacancy in Middle East (country to be confirmed on signing an NDA) (241JT)

Our client, a prestigious management company, are looking for a candidate to take on the role of Senior MEP Technician, one of the senior members of the technical team looking after a luxury ‘7 Star’ Private Estate.
You will be supporting the technical department, in understanding what technical jobs need completing and either solving the problem yourself or delegating to another team member. You will have an understand of how to solve complex Mechanical, Electronical and Plumbing issues that can occur within a high-end resort and be able to complete work to a high standard. This role will be a mixture of hands on, with some direct reports, so would suit a leader who is still comfortable to get stuck in with repair and maintenance work.
This role is a permanent position and would suit someone looking to spend at least 3 years in a middle eastern country working on one of the impressive private estates in the world, where your time will be split between working hard for a tax-free income, with little expenses (food and accommodation is provided), and your annual leave with a flight allowance.
Dutie:
• Carry out routine inspections of the buildings, services, and equipment. Report on repairs and maintenance requirements, by utilising experience and understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as carpentry, paintwork, general building and landscaping.
• Manage a team of up to 10 engineers and technicians for the efficient completion of day-to day departmental tasks. Understand the areas of expertise of each team member and assign duties according to their capabilities.
• Offer advice and training to less experienced members of the team and organise staff to work together where there is an opportunity to experience to be passed on.
• Urgently respond to alarms and breakdowns and coordinate required remedial action, which may include firefighting, emergency shut downs or personnel evacuation
• Work closely with the technical department to programme repairs and maintenance, and prioritise resources to ensure all buildings, services, machinery, vehicles, and associated equipment are in optimum operational condition.
• Support the Chief Technical Officer and the Technical Department with the production of operational documents and manuals, including standard operating procedures, checklists, and forms.
• Implement, monitor, and comply with the Company's Health and Safety Policy and recognised good working practices. Ensure that all personnel under your management are fully trained, equipped, and compliant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR QUALITIES
• Experience with overseeing a maintenance team - able to oversee construction works and manage projects independently.
• Knowledge of best practices for construction – electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry and general construction, with an eye for detail and workmanship.
Expertise in more than one of the following skills:
a. Mechanical Engineering
b. Electrical Engineering
c. Civil Engineering
d. HVAC
e. AVIT
f. Plumbing and Pipework.
Each skill should be supported by a recognised apprenticeship, certification or industry accreditation, along with documented work experience.

• Ability to oversee maintenance and construction work performed by external contractors Excel / Word / Email skills – comfortable with using spreadsheets for tasks such as basic calculations, communicating project needs and requirements, maintenance lists and similar basic admin.
• Experience of writing documentation for compilation of manuals and management systems
• Training, qualifications or experience in a relevant trade(s).
• Full driving licence.

For more information about the role, email [email protected]