CAREERS

JCA is on a mission. We are always looking for the best people to help us continually achieve excellence in engineering and construction design, build and maintenance.

JCA offers a variety of challenging and career-enhancing roles, in a vibrant and enthusiastic working environment. Our positions come with great benefits. We recognise the importance of helping our employees balance work and home life, by offering flexible working arrangements. This enables staff to incorporate other priorities, including parental and caring responsibilities, voluntary and charity work and leisure pursuits.

We also offer learning and development opportunities including Talent Development Programmes, Graduate schemes, Apprenticeships, as well as work experience for young people. To apply or if you would like more details, please contact careers@jca.co.uk.

Opportunities exist at technical, professional and management levels in roles including maintenance, administration, project management and design.

If you are interested in joining us on our mission, get in touch: call for a chat, send us your CV, use LinkedIn or view our current vacancies. We look forward to hearing from you.

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JCA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and Investors in People.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are actively involved in engaging with the Armed Forces Community to identify suitable candidates for career placements in many areas of the business.

JCA has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. For a copy of our Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy, click here. For a copy of our current Anti-Slavery Statement, click here.

Current Opportunities

Fabric Technician (Granta Park, Cambridge)

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Fabric Technician to join our maintenance team at Granta Park, Cambridge. In this role you will ensure that JCA delivers planned maintenance as required as per the client contract, responding to and undertaking reactive works in a safe and efficient manner.

This is permanent, full time, site based role, working:

07.00 – 16.00 Monday to Thursday, 08.00 – 17.00 Friday, followed by

10.00 – 19.00 Monday to Thursday, 08.00 – 17.00 Friday

Main Responsibilities

Predominantly painting and decorating

Day to day fabric repairs, in and around the client’s buildings

Assist co-workers during busy periods, or where two person operations are required

Adhere to both client and JCA procedures and policies, risk assessments and method statements

Ensure reactive and planned tasks are completed within a timely manner

Close out planned and reactive works via clients systems, Service now and EAM

Ensure a professional image of JCA is presented to clients and end users, exhibiting high levels of customer service in the delivery of work

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the jobholder is required to carry out such other duties as may be required and as may be assigned by senior management from time to time

Requirements:

Fully conversant with Painting fabric repairs and maintenance

Having worked in the industry for a minimum of 2 years

Having a basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance

Experience of maintaining the fabric of a building within a commercial environment

IOSH working safely

Awareness of working in a safe manner with regard to safety of others

Excellent customer facing skills

Minimum of C + G painting and decorating, carpentry or equivalent

To apply

If you are interested in joining JCA, please submit your application or contact recruitment@jca.co.uk (including a CV and covering letter as applicable)

Construction Quantity Surveyor (Hertfordshire)

Due to an increase in workload and some major project wins we have an exciting new opportunity for a Construction Quantity Surveyor to join our team based on one of our customer sites in Hertfordshire. In this role you will implement best commercial practices to maintain and maximise the profitability and financial performance of the project.

This is full time, site based role working Monday to Friday 08:00am to 05:00pm.

Responsibilities

Take full financial and commercial responsibility for a portfolio of contracts ensuring that JCA cost effectively deliver

contracted services as well as additional services, within legislative and contractual obligations

Responsible for the pro-active financial support of the delivery teams to process monthly valuations, applications, forecasts and any variations

Responsible for the timely and accurate administration of contracts assigned including but not limited to the compilation and submission of EoT requests, variations etc.

Ensure that contracts are correctly administered in accordance with the relevant legal framework

In a timely manner to carry out financial forecasting and reporting of cost, sales, gross profit, and risk associated with all projects assigned to you

Ensure that statutory obligations are met in full and ensure that the business is not exposed to undue risks, with regular reporting on mitigation measures

Ensure that records, data and systems are maintained up to date and in accordance with standards, policies and procedures

Maintain excellent client relationships, develop, and maximise opportunities for additional revenue and margin and contract retention

Work with all stakeholders to identify opportunities in line with business strategy

Qualifications

A minimum of three years experience of managing elements of construction projects, with construction, civils and internal fitout experience

Qualifications: BTEC in Building Studies, Building Engineering or Building Management or a HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) qualified preferred

CSCS card holder relevant to role

Can demonstrate leadership and management style in keeping with JCA’s brand image

Can demonstrate excellent analytical skills and has experience of Document Management Systems, SharePoint, Dynamics CRM, Asta Powerproject, Excel, Anaplan or similar/equivalent packages

Has experience of working in an SME and can demonstrate an understanding of the need to have a broad business understanding

Maintain knowledge of the construction and engineering industry’s statutory requirements, methods, differing building contract types and processes

Excellent communication and negotiating skill

Driving licence holder

To apply

If you are interested in joining JCA, please submit your application or contact recruitment@jca.co.uk (including a CV and covering letter as applicable)

Resident Shift Engineers (The Whiteley, London)

JCA are recruiting for a new resident engineering team to deliver a best in class engineering solution at the prestigious Whiteley development. The redevelopment of this iconic London landmark heralds the coming together of some of the most talented architects and developers of the moment to breathe radical new life into an architectural gem, with a masterplan that includes private residences, the UK’s first Six Senses hotel, and a choice of restaurants, cinema and retailers. Working on this prestigious development, you will get the opportunity to be involved in key witnessing and commissioning activities during the lead up to practical completion, ensuring engineering excellence is achieved from day 1 go live.

This is a permanent full time role working shifts 07:00am to 07:00pm 4 days on and 4 days off

Location: The Whiteley, Queensway, London, W2 4YN

Purpose of the role:

Carry out schedule maintenance and repair of building services assets in accordance with the contract specification, manufacturers guidelines, industry standards and approved codes of practice and site-specific documentation, including method statements and risk assessments and safe system of works procedures.
Respond to breakdowns and reactive calls in accordance with the contracted service level agreements.
Diagnose faults with building services assets and complete repair at first response, or if not possible, advise on course of action to ensure that repairs are completed by a competent person.
Monitor plant, equipment, systems whilst carrying out works to ensure that service continuity is maintained, or provide specific information to the Customer relating to the required downtime to carry out the works.
Carry out dynamic risk assessments to ensure that all activities are reviewed and risks mitigated prior to completion of tasks. Escalate to line manager if there is risk or concern that safe systems of work cannot be implemented
Ensure that all plant, equipment, plant rooms, installations and other designated areas are kept clean, tidy, and organised, and ensure that working areas are safe areas of work

Qualifications and experience:

A qualification in at least one of the following:

C&G Level 3 or equivalent in relevant subject (Mechanical, Electrical, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration)
ONC/HNC building services engineering, mechanical or electrical engineering
NVQ Level 3
Recognised EITB apprenticeship (Maintenance and Operations Engineering MOET), or similar)
Experience of providing engineering and maintenance services within the building services industry (2 years +)
Fully conversant with electrical and mechanical maintenance activities processes and procedures
Competency in basic IT and computer skills
Holder of full driving licence (where applicable
Ability to work well under pressure and during unsociable hour
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-solving skills
Efficiency and organisation
Teamworking skills

To apply

If you are interested in joining JCA, please submit your application or contact recruitment@jca.co.uk (including a CV and covering letter as applicable)

Multiskilled Lead Shift Engineers (The Whiteley, London)

This is a permanent full time role working shifts 07:00am to 07:00pm 4 days on and 4 days off

Location: The Whiteley, Queensway, London, W2 4YN

Purpose of the role:

Plan or carryout Planned Maintenance to Mechanical & Electrical plant in accordance with set schedules, ensuring engineering standards are maintained in order to maximise the operational effectiveness and reliability of the plant, equipment and associated systems
Ensure a prompt and effective response is provided to all reactive maintenance issues, and service desk requests
To co-ordinate and support visiting specialist sub-contractors associated with aspects of the PPM schedules
To be HV & LV authorised, compile switching schedules, method statements and risk assessments accordingly. Air Condition accreditation/qualification in most aspects of refrigeration
Able to create & carryout site SOP’s & EOP’s procedures
Competent in the day to day operation of the site, its plant and machinery in all operating conditions
Should have excellent communication with the other technical engineers and specialist sub-contractors, especially in the event of an incident

Qualifications and experience:

Previous experience as Lead Engineer on shift patterns
Technically focused, fault diagnostic skills and highly organised
Computer literacy, written, good oral communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritise workload within tight deadlines and to a high standard
Adjust rapidly and effectively to changes in work demands or business needs
Effective communication skills with customers and to all levels of management
To hold a valid HV or AP cert to carryout HV/LV switching competently
To hold a valid H&S cert (IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent)
Qualification in building services mechanical and electrical engineering to a minimum of City & Guilds
18th Edition Institute of Electrical Engineers registration
HV authorised training and certification or Air Conditioning accreditation incl. F Gas qualification
A good working knowledge of building services trades – UPS, Diesel Generators, Plumbing, HVAC systems and Refrigeration
Computer literate with excellent I.T. skills especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Knowledge and awareness of CAFM systems and their use
Supervisory training to ILM standard

To apply

If you are interested in joining JCA, please submit your application or contact recruitment@jca.co.uk (including a CV and covering letter as applicable)

Contract Manager (The Whiteley, London)

This is a permanent, full time role working Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

Location: The Whiteley, Queensway, London, W2 4YN

Purpose of the role:

Take full financial and delivery responsibility for a portfolio of contracts ensuring that JCA cost effectively deliver contracted services as well as additional services, within legislative and contractual obligations
Achieve contracted service levels, as well as service levels set out by JCA for contract delivery, and / or any other task completion
Ensure that statutory obligations are met in full and ensure that the business is not exposed to undue risks
Ensure that records, data and systems are maintained up to date and in accordance with standards, policies and procedures
Maintain excellent client relationships and maximise opportunities for additional revenue and margin and contract retention
Drive value added sales to the contract portfolio to increase contract margin and to promote wider business opportunities outside of the MS division

Qualifications and experience:

Must have significant previous experience of supervision within the building services maintenance industry or equivalent
Must have previous experience of management with the building services maintenance industry or equivalent
Ability to manage multiple or single projects
Fully conversant with HVAC maintenance having worked in the industry for a minimum of 10 years
ECDL or equivalent
Driving licence holder
A minimum of C&G level 3 in one or more trades

To apply

If you are interested in joining JCA, please submit your application or contact recruitment@jca.co.uk (including a CV and covering letter as applicable)

Contract Supervisor - Mobile (London area)

We are seeking a Contract Supervisor to join our mobile maintenance services team in London area.

The successful applicant must have demonstrable experience to supervise contracted and reactive M&E and fabric maintenance services and additional services when required, in accordance with statutory, legislative and contractual obligations.

This is a permanent, full time role, working Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that all maintenance records, and supporting documentation are completed, recorded or documented appropriately, and filed as necessary so as to provide and evidence-based platform completion of service delivery to achieve both statutory and non-statutory.

Ensure that all performance data relating to the completion of the services is recorded in manual or electronic formats as required.

Provide supervision of direct and sub-contracted labour in accordance with JCA standards, policies and procedures.

Provide support to operations teams during mobilisation, renewal and demobilisation cycles of a contract.

Provide support to the mobile and resident engineering teams on engineering and technical matters.

Day to day liaison with customers, and their representatives on matter relating to service delivery and additional works.

To identify additional works opportunities and provide input into scope, resourcing, costing, and completion timescales. To support the contract manager in the preparation of additional works quotations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years’ experience of supervision within the building services maintenance industry.

Fully conversant with HVAC maintenance having worked in the industry for a minimum of 10 years.

A minimum of C&G Level 3 in one or more trades.

Appointed Persons status for safe systems of work in accordance with HTM standards.

Electrical and Mechanical Shift Engineers (Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London)

We are seeking Electrical and Mechanical Shift Engineers to join our Maintenance Services Division at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London. This is a full time, permanent role, working rotating shifts -4 days and 4 nights with four days off in between (working hours for day shift- 08:00am to 08:00pm , night shift- 08:00pm to 08:00am).
The purpose of the role is to be responsible for ensuring that JCA deliver their contracted M&E maintenance and day to day reactive works across the Contract portfolio of Chelsea and Westminster main hospital and St Stephens Centre and Doughty House in a safe and efficient manner and within legislative and contractual obligations, ensuring that records are up to date and of the highest standard. You may also need to support the satellite sites of 56 & 34 Dean Street, 10 Hammersmith and Harbour Yard. Engage with any competence training deemed necessary by the company to carry out the tasks safely and professionally within the scope of works.

KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Undertake fault finding on LV panels
Carry out HV switching if trained
Carry out testing of electrical circuits in conjunction with current legislation
Assist other staff with prove dead testing and LOTO procedures
Work on all EL&P circuits in hospital. Carry out emergency light checks and remedials and fill in relevant paperwork.
Respond to Building Management System alarms (BMS), and effect emergency repairs as needed
Work on the sprinkler system
Work on the fire alarm system
Perform lift entrapment duties once trained
Carry out minor plumbing repairs
Carry out minor mechanical repairs
Carry out PPM’s on FCU’s and AHU’s
Carry out basic PPMs on all M&E tasks
Carry out remedial tasks for all M&E remedials
Operate BMS system
Ensure all boiler reports are completed every shift, any anomalies raised to management
Ensure that engineering subcontractors are appropriately supervised, and comply with contractual commitments, and site operating processes
Issue and ensure appropriate controls within the Permit to Work systems
Work in a safe manner with due regard to the environment and the safety of others
Adhere to and comply with procedures, policies, and standards and legislative requirements at all times
Ensure all work undertaken is in accordance with risk assessments, and method statements and where necessary write dynamic risk assessments
Maintain the professional representation of the company’s technical and ethical standards

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Relevant experience of electrical maintenance
Fully conversant with electrical, mechanical or plumbing maintenance

Desirable Qualifications:
BTEC / HND / HNC / ONC / Degree
Electrical Apprenticeship
City & Guilds 236 Parts one & two
City & Guilds 2360 Levels one and two
City & Guilds 2367 part 1 & 2368 part 2
City & Guilds 2330 Levels two and three
City & Guilds 2357 Levels two and three
Any subsequent City & Guilds course used to replace 2357

To apply

If you or someone you know is interested in joining JCA, please submit your application or contact recruitment@jca.co.uk (including a CV and covering letter)

Resident Mechanical and Electrical Engineers (London)

We are seeking Resident Mechanical Maintenance Engineers and Resident Electrical Maintenance Engineers to join our London maintenance services team.

The successful applicants must have demonstrable mechanical / multi skilled experience to work as part of the team providing maintenance and engineering services for the maintenance contract portfolio.

This is a permanent, full time role, working Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide first response / self-delivery of maintenance and engineering services for the maintenance contract portfolio.

To complete PPM tasks and activities in accordance with contracted service level agreements.

To complete reactive works in accordance with contracted service level agreements.

To complete quoted works in accordance with contracted service level agreements.

To provide attendance on site where sub-contractors are required to complete specialist works.

To provide supervision when necessary where sub-contractors are required to complete specialist works.

To identify requirements for additional works where the completion of planned and reactive works cannot be completed first time.

To complete electronic and hard copy documentation to ensure that works completed can be evidenced through continuous audit and review.

To ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

To complete surveys, audits, reviews of building assets when requested in order to assist with the compilation of reports.

To ensure that the company values are observed throughout, maintaining high levels conduct, quality, sustainability, value for money and efficiency.

To be available for overtime and call out as and when business demands require.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A qualification in at least one of the following:

C&G Level 3 or equivalent in relevant subject (Mechanical, Electrical, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration)
ONC/HNC building services engineering, mechanical or electrical engineering
NVQ Level 3
Recognised EITB apprenticeship (Maintenance and Operations Engineering MOET), or similar)

Experience of providing engineering and maintenance services within the building services industry (2 years +)

Fully conversant with electrical and mechanical maintenance activities processes and procedures

Competency in basic IT and computer skills

Holder of full driving licence (where applicable)

Ability to work well under pressure and during unsociable hours

Good verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Efficiency and organisation

Teamworking skills

Mobile Maintenance Engineer (London area)

We are seeking a Mobile Maintenance Engineer to join our London maintenance services team.

The successful applicant must have demonstrable mechanical / multi skilled experience to work as part of the team providing maintenance and engineering services for the maintenance contract portfolio.

The successful applicant will travel to sites to carry out scheduled maintenance, reactive and quoted works and repair of building services assets in accordance with the contract specification, manufacturers guidelines, industry standards and approved codes of practice and site-specific documentation, including method statements and risk assessments and safe system of works procedures.

This is a permanent, full time position, working Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.