• The role will involve preparing tender/quotation documentation for the execution of works or the supply of goods or materials based upon a definite specification or on descriptions contained in a quantified specification in line with university policies and procedures. This will include negotiating prices for specialist parts etc with manufacturers and/or the university’s external maintenance contractor to obtain the best value. • Where required the post-holder shall provide advice and training on building services systems to both the contracted-out maintenance team and the in- house maintenance engineers. They shall also use their knowledge and experience to lead or assist as required on technical projects across the department where required. • The role will involve carrying out annual condition surveys on HVAC plant and keeping records up to date. • The post-holder shall appraise and critique external design proposals, challenging where necessary to ensure that the university is purchasing schemes which truly deliver value for money and energy savings across their lifetime. • The post-holder will contribute to the design and development of new installations and refurbishments, leading on HVAC and BMS related specifications for projects and making recommendations to the Estates Projects team. • This work will involve working with maintenance and compliance teams to develop and refine the standard specifications for building services installations in new builds and refurbishments and will require influencing change in relation to project specifications. The post-holder will therefore be an active and knowledgeable participant in project design teams in order to ensure successful outcomes relating to the building services and the energy efficiency of new builds. • The post-holder will have knowledge and experience of Government Soft Landings and its application to the University estate and experience of defining M&E specifications, M&E system commissioning and the handover of building services at practical completion for operation and maintenance.
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