EMEA Engineering Operations Lead, Director (AVP equivalent)
London
JR033329

We're seeking someone to join our team as an EMEA Engineering Operations Lead, Director to manage and develop the Firm’s MEPH infrastructure. This role will work closely with the Morgan Stanley real estate strategy team, project management & Operations teams and key internal stakeholders. You will report directly to the Regional Head of RE Operations.

We’re seeking someone to join our team in RE Operations with MEP Engineering experience to play a pivotal role in ensuring the flawless execution of Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Electrical designs throughout the entire capital project & operational management asset life cycle. From lease negotiations to handover, this role will help lead the engineering process, providing strategic and tactical design management support to the Project & Operational Teams and collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, and to successfully implement world-class projects & operationally manage MEPH infrastructure.

In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. This is a Director position within Property Services, which manages the daily operations of our facilities. Handle all engineering and maintenance services.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you’ll do in the role:

• Serve as the RE Operations representative for MEP in construction projects, ensuring MEP brief is met by coordinating with consultants, contractors, and architects.
• Lead the operational engineering vendor workforce to ensure the effective operation and management of critical MERP assets.
• Guide the correct execution of the design process across all project phases, including feasibility, scheme design, detailed design, construction, and project handover.
• Collaborate with the Capital Projects and Management teams to address operational failures, offering expert advice and reporting recommendations for effective resolution.
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide early support to project managers, architects, and space planners, contributing to the successful implementation of projects.
• Collaborate with cost estimators to formulate MEP sustainment and investment budgets and with Project Managers to develop construction programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Create high-level MEP Scope of Work for internal moves, changes (MAC), and small projects, ensuring the flawless execution of design plans.
• Travel to project locations, primarily in the UK and Eurpoe, to provide on-site support and ensure successful completion of project goals.
• Advise on project briefs, setting clear goals and objectives related to building services installations, contributing to the overall success of projects.
• Monitor project designs and reviews to ensure adherence to global standards, maintaining the highest level of quality throughout the design process.
• Communicate design management processes and supporting procedures to Project Managers and other team members, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
• Review works on-site to ensure standard compliance and quality delivery.
• Carry out project completion reviews, sign-off, and acceptance on behalf of all RE Operations, ensuring the successful completion of projects.
• Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for specific plant or system installations when required, ensuring the equipment meets design parameters and quality standards.
• Review commissioning data against design parameters and arrange for corrective action when necessary, ensuring the successful commissioning of MEP systems.
• Operational Incident management experience
• Strong electrical or mechanical / electrical commissioning knowledge base and focus strongly desired, allowing you to bring exceptional expertise to the team
• Review all operational incidents, providing root cause analysis and remediation recommendations as appropriate

What you’ll bring to the role:

• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) degree or equivalent business experience
• 5 years + experience in engineering with experience in the financial or similar operational sector a plus
• Industry accreditation certification , Chartered Engineer candidate etc (BEng, CDCMP, CDCDP. RCDD etc) helpful but not required
• Vendor and contract management experience
• Superior client and customer relationship skills, effective time management skills, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel including a cross functional team environment
• Requires project management capabilities with experience in the end-to-end project execution process for major commercial interior design fit out projects.
• Decisive, independent leadership style that thinks critically and creatively
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives, appropriately balance strategic and execution activities, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage external partners and consultants
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues and staff at all levels of the organization

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

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