Person Specification
Qualifications Educated to or actively working towards degree level in relevant subject (Construction Management or Building Surveying), or significant relevant experience in a senior management role in FM environment. Member of or actively working towards a relevant professional institute at IEng level min (such as CIOB or RICS).
Inclusion and Diversity Commitment We want to build an environment where everyone feels welcome and able to be themselves. We want to reflect the diversity of our nation. And we want to attract more people from underrepresented groups. That’s why our focus is on better support and flexibility, accessibility and more inclusive ways of working. We’re a disability confident employer, and we believe in equality for all. So, we provide everyone with the encouragement and opportunity to thrive – including you. Our Values We live our values – courageous, trusted, inclusive and collaborative – in everything we do, making sure that people across all teams, locations and roles are included. By delivering on our strategy and living our values, everybody in the House Administration plays their part. Our values are: Inclusive: We value everyone equally; We respect each other; We all have a voice. Courageous: We try new things; We own our actions and decisions; We learn from our mistakes. Trusted: We trust each other to do a good job; We are impartial; We build confidence in Parliament with our integrity. Collaborative: We share our knowledge and experience; We work towards a shared vision; We know we work better in a partnership.
Currently, staff can have a hybrid working arrangement under the Hybrid Working Policy. The opportunity to have a hybrid working arrangement and the nature of any such arrangement, varies according to the requirements of each job role. There are some roles which can only be carried out from the Parliamentary Estate. Flexible Working We offer a range of flexible working options and actively encourage applications from candidates expressing a wish to perform the role in a flexible working arrangement such as part-time working, job-share and compressed hours. We would be happy to discuss further if this is something you would like to explore. Security Successful external candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks. This includes security vetting to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level or Security Check (SC) or higher, as described in the job description. All successful candidates are required to pass these checks before an offer can be confirmed. To enable meaningful checks to be carried out you will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. To undergo a CTC, you must have normally resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years out of the last 5 years. To undergo a SC, you must have normally resided in the UK for a minimum of 5 years. Click here for further information. Reasonable Adjustments Parliament is committed to providing suitable workplace adjustments for colleagues so that they can be their best selves at work and ensuring that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. If you require any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team on recruitment@parliament.uk to discuss how we can meet your needs. Examples of such support include additional time for tests or providing literature in large print (where appropriate). For more information on how we can support you in the workplace please refer to our reasonable adjustments guidance.
Communication and Engagement • Ability to work under pressure to resolve complex engineering services related faults and emergencies. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of Senior Stakeholders. Additional Information Application and Selection Process As part of the recruitment process we may ask you to complete a test, presentation or other assessment. Details will be provided in advance if you are shortlisted for the role and invited to attend an interview. At the interview, we will ask you a combination of competency questions and role specific questions solely based on Person Specification. For more information on the application and selection process and the benefits available if you join the House Of Commons please refer our website. Hybrid Working Our mission is to support making parliament happen – this means being ready to carry out our essential functions to support colleagues deliver excellent services on the Parliamentary Estate and remotely.
Leadership and Inclusivity • Significant experience of managing a team, including setting objectives, monitoring standards and ability to motivate and team build. • Ability to lead individuals and teams, building and maintaining strong collaborative partnerships to achieve organisational goals, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity and inclusion. Event Planning • Experience in construction management for events, ideally ceremonial, and in maintaining building fabric and furnishings—preferably within a listed building environment. Health and Safety • Knowledge of health and safety legislation for building services and experienced in managing complex permit-to-work systems, including risk assessments, method statements, and site safety inspections. • Desirable - holds IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate, or equivalent, and qualified as Authorised Person (Working at Height). Budget Management • Experience of managing a budget in excess of £1m including forecasting, monitoring expenditure and implementing controls.
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