Engineering Manager

About the job The Engineering Manager role is an opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a major London tourist attraction and manage the engineering of a unique asset.In the role you will be accountable for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the IFS Cloud Cableway and associated infrastructure. The role will ensure effective management of all engineering activities on site related to the cableway, providing technical expertise, and maintaining strong and regular communications with all stakeholders particularly TfL and the Cableway Sub-Contractor, Doppelmayr.The role has responsibility for managing the budget for all facilities management, asset management and CAPEX budgets. The role has line management responsibilities for the facilities management team and will also manage interactions with First Rail's wider asset management and engineering teams.As part of the senior leadership team the role will also have a key part in shaping and supporting the overall strategy of the business.Your main responsibilities will be: Asset Management Develop and implement an Asset Management Strategy aligned with TfL's long-term plan.Ensure the maintenance of the asset register and lead all inspections and condition monitoring.Oversee maintenance and renewals of major assets, including towers, ship impact protection, and IT networks. Safety & Compliance Ensuring compliance with HSE legislation and company policies.Identify and manage all engineering safety risks as well as being responsible and accountable for all cableway related sections of the Risk Control System.Ensuring all assets and systems are fit for purpose and that Business Critical Processes (BCPs) and statutory/legal obligations are complied with.Ensure the Technical File and Engineering Safety Case is updated with any additional information and design modifications. Contract & Engineering Management Driving continuous improvement initiatives - reducing downtime, increasing efficiencies in collaboration with the key subcontractors etc.Managing the CAPEX budget and investment spend to ensure successful maintenance and continual improvement.Lead all capital projects from concept through to completion.Project manage the annual 7-day maintenance shutdown.Assist in the daily management of the Cableway Provider and lead the investigation of any technical issues and reporting of such.Provide assurance on the interpretation of technical drawings, design, and modification to any existing or new assets.Be the main point of contact to TfL for all engineering matters and maintain regular communication with the TfL Engineering & Assurance Manager. As a minimum, you will need to have: Engineering degree, or equivalent working experience within an Engineering or related disciplineChartered Engineer (CEng) in relevant discipline or expected to be working towards status within 6 months of appointment. Alternatively, equivalent experience in a recognised institution of a relevant discipline.Experience of working as an Engineering Manager or Operations and Maintenance Leading Engineering or equivalent experience.Experience of working in a position of responsibility in any cableway, railway, other complex transportation, manufacturing or leisure industry involving safety critical experience is desired.Experience of Asset Management Information systems.A basic Health & Safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH).Broad engineering knowledge and experience of implementing best practice in the maintenance of mechanical, electrical and infrastructure assets and systems.Proven ability to lead challenging technical discussions with a range of stakeholders.Competent in producing technical reports. About the location London Cable Car, North Greenwich. Occasional travel to other UK locations as appropriate.Working pattern40 hours per week, primarily based on site at the cable carAct in the capacity of incident manager on a rota basis (1 in 4 weeks) - which currently includes 3 other people, results in 1 in 4 weeks on call duty. We all belong at First London Cableway. FirstGroup's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, across its group of businesses, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. 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