Principal Lift Engineer

Salary: £352.8 per day

Primary Job Function

The Principal Lift Engineer primary function is to ensure all lifts serving Islington’s housing accommodation are adequately maintained by developing and following a rolling cyclical capital works programme including the replacement of lift cars / lift equipment when life expired/beyond economic repair.

The Principal Lift Engineer will establish and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders and assist in the development of the forward program, policies and strategies. He/she will ensure an integrated customer focused service to residents of Islington and other users of the service.

Key responsibilities

1. Work in conjunction with the Group Leader / senior manager to identify, develop and enhance the asset management data base relating to lifts and to prepare annual packages of work to ensure all lifts are maintained in good working order.

1. Develop appropriate design briefs, feasibility reports, specifications and tender documentation to facilitate the procurement of new packages of work.

1. closely with Islington’s procurement team to procure and appoint contractors in the most efficient manner.

1. Take overall responsibility for all pre-contract technical surveys, tender design work and on going relevant maintenance requirements which may include liaising with other Council departments, repairs team, end users and other stakeholders.

1. Ensure that adequate monitoring is provided to oversee and coordinate the work of consultants, where appropriate.

1. Prepare reports for senior management team, committees, area forums, working parties, client organisations, tenant associations, and external agencies. Attend meetings as necessary to present reports.

1. Ensure excellent communication, consultation is maintained with all stakeholders through preparing briefings, correspondence, attendance at meetings etc.

1. Ensure the highest standard of design, budget control and contract management is maintained on all projects carried out by the team, paying particular attention to Health and Safety, Accessibility, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Maintenance.

1. Identify future projects in consultation with the Group Leader. Ensure that adequate staff resources are available to complete and manage projects within programme, cost and fee allocation.

1. Provide advice and guidance as appropriate to other team members concerning procurement, design criteria and preparation of schemes, specifications, maintenance requirements, estimates, selection of materials and equipment, project and contract management.

1. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with current standards and statutory regulations. Assume role of Contract Administrator/Employers Agent where required.

1. Liaise and with government departments, consultants, statutory bodies and other relevant organisations where required.

1. Ensure that adequate investigation, continued professional development and practical research is carried out concerning new techniques, systems and solutions in lift engineering services.

1. Assist and contribute to the implementation of a processes and procedures of the engineering department. Ensure that the Lifts section as a whole is working efficiently and where required to take necessary corrective measures.