University of Surrey - Chief Engineer

ELEMENTS OF THE ROLE

D I ME N S I ON S O F T H E RO L E

CON T I NUOU S I MP ROV EME N T

• The Post Holder will keep abreast of technological and best practice developments within their area(s) of expertise and will be expected to educate colleagues and translate best practice into both the University long term maintenance (LTM) programme and the cyclical maintenance programme.

• The post holder carries out duties of Principal Duty Holder for the purposes of National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Con- tracting (NICEIC) inspection of all E&B in-house electrical works. The post holder does not have any direct line management responsibility, but s/he will instruct, supervise and manage the performance of specialist contractors as well as providing advise on his/her area of expertise. S/he will provide guidelines and specialist advice on advances, innovations in new installation methods, materials, testing and diagnostic techniques to contractors and operational and maintenance sections.

ACCOUN T AB I L I T Y

S U P P L EME N T AR Y I N F ORMA T I ON

• The post holder will ultimately be accountable for developing and delivering the strategic plans for their area, taking responsibility for key end results and ensuring that the strategy supports the University’s ‘vision’. The post holder will be expected to devise long term strategies of up to 15 years. Substantial freedom is held, although it is expected that the post holder liaises with the Deputy Director – Planning & Developments on any major changes from agreed plans.

• Frequently liaise, negotiate and advise University Directors and other key customers such as Faculty Heads and Department and Faculty Managers on all matters relating to electrical services that may impact on the estates, School or Department business plans. • Establish and maintain a communication network with all construction industry professionals. Work in conjunction with other professionals to develop and maintain a liaison framework with key external bodies to identify current and emerging issues and solutions that directly or indirectly affect electrical services.

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