M&E Asset Manager - Center Parcs : Job Details

We’re a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment.

Welcome to Center Parcs - the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 10,000 across Head Office and six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland.

M&E ASSET MANAGER

Up to £62,800 per annum plus 18% bonus scheme and company car

Hybrid role with office-based, village-based and home working. Travel to our villages based in the UK and Ireland will be required, along with some overnight stays.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Development team as M&E Asset Manager.

This role is responsible for the planning, design and delivery of Mechanical and Electrical projects, in line with our sustainability targets. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services and Assets, you will ensure that projects are delivered within budget, within the relevant timescales and according to operational requirements.

Due to the nature of the business, there is a high level of stakeholder engagement required across our villages, along with strong and timely communication. The ability to build a strong rapport along with excellent verbal and written communication skills are therefore required.

The successful candidate will have a full UK driving licence, be qualified to HNC level in project management or mechanical and electrical engineering. Good knowledge of current electrical regulations is also required, along with experience of managing projects between £5k and £1m.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period (37.5 hours per week). Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. However, dynamic working is available whereby the earliest start time is 7am and the latest finish time is 7pm.

Please note, this role will be hybrid with a mixture of office-based, village-based and home working. Travel to our villages based in the UK and Ireland will be required, along with some overnight stays.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

• Qualified to HNC level in Project Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Must have good knowledge of current Electrical regulations
• Must be conversant with CDM regulations
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Significant post qualification experience
• Management of projects between £5k - £1m
• Eager to learn and develop.
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a team

Desirable requirements:

• IOSH qualified
• Relevant professional qualification, i.e. MAPM, CIOB, MRICS or similar
• Experience of managing projects in a leisure, hospitality or retail sectors

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Management Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme - offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date: 28th February 2025 at 12 Noon

Interviews to be held: 6th and 7th March 2025

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

At Center Parcs, everyone’s welcome.

We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.