Peter Jones has been appointed Managing Director of Integral, JLL’s UK engineering and facilities services business.
With over 3,000 staff across the UK, Integral offers a wide range of high quality mechanical and electrical maintenance services. This includes mobile engineering, fire and life safety, air conditioning and gas services, critical environment management, specialist project work and cleaning services.
Based in London, Jones will lead Integral’s service development and growth strategy with a focus on enhanced digital solutions, energy optimization and risk-based asset management for owners, managers and contractors. building occupants in the public and private sectors.
Jones brings 30 years of experience managing sustainable changes in construction operations that improve occupant satisfaction and asset value. His expertise across the spectrum of facilities management, engineering, construction and real estate will bring additional benefits to clients looking for a long-term strategic engineering services partner, with the necessary technology platform and scale.
He joins the business from NG Bailey, an independent engineering, rail services, IT and facilities company in the UK, where he was responsible for the turnaround of existing IT and Hard Services business units, as well as the acquisition and integration of three Power Engineering companies. Previously, he worked for CBRE as Executive Director – Head of Facilities Management EMEA before joining G4S as Managing Director of Facilities Management UK & Ireland. Early in his career, he held senior positions at Carillion, Barclays Bank and Johnson Controls.
Speaking about his new appointment, Jones said: “I am delighted to join Integral at such a crucial phase of growth. Its end-to-end technology-driven services, delivered by a growing and expert team, offer a compelling proposition to anyone looking to create efficient and sustainable spaces.
“Ensuring buildings are safe, compliant and resilient has never been more important for businesses as we emerge from a prolonged period of uncertainty. I look forward to working with the extended team at Integral and JLL Work Dynamics and helping our clients take advantage of these dynamic market opportunities.
Mark Caskey, CEO EMEA, Work Dynamics at JLL, commented: “Peter joins us at an exciting time for the Integral business. Not only does he bring an exceptional reputation and leadership skills, but also an exceptional customer focus that will help guide Integral’s next stage of growth.
“We continue to invest in the people and technologies that will improve building performance and meet the sustainability needs of our customers. Peter’s expertise in both areas will bring a holistic approach to Integral’s services; supporting our clients as they seek to adapt their workplace strategies while maximizing the value of their assets. »
Jones took up his new post yesterday (April 6). He succeeds Yash Kapila, former director of Integral.