JOB DESCRIPTION Gallery MEP Engineer Directorate: Estates and Operations Reports to: Head of Estates and Operations Job Title:
Role Purpose Providing specialist technical MEP advice to the Estates Department with the effective delivery of all Gallery MEP systems, including all external MEP maintenance contract provision. This role also includes supporting the Head of Estates and Operations, with the successful implementation of an MEP strategy on completion of the Gallery’s Inspiring People Project and return to full Gallery re-opening. The post will support the Estates department with budget planning arrangements for a series of contracted engineering services provided to the Gallery.
Key Accountabilities • Supporting the Estates Department with the effective delivery of excellent MEP contract management services that also ensures best value for money for the Gallery, including Building Management System (BMS), lighting systems, alarms, life safety systems, steam boilers, chillers, high-voltage electrical distribu- tion and life safety systems. • Providing the Estates Department with ex- pert advice in preparing strategic objectives to support all Gallery departments, as well as identifying the implications for MEP services and maintenance provision, when planning and providing these supporting services. • Supporting the Estates Department on all internal projects that require MEP Engineering advice in a timely and costly manner. • Taking the lead on supporting the manage- ment of risks associated with the Gallery’s MEP maintenance services provision and ensuring that appropriate risk assessments are undertaken, kept up-to-date and that relevant stakeholders are familiar with them. • Working closely with the Estates Department to provide expert advice on the future develop- ment of all MEP controls and systems for the Gallery and the implementing of MEP policies and procedures that align with the Estates and Operations department’s Business Plan and the Gallery’s overall Corporate Plan. • Working closely with the Gallery’s mainte- nance service provider and the Exhibitions and Design Studio teams, to identify appropriate lighting strategies that supports the Gallery’s
display and exhibition programme areas. • Liaising with specialist contractors, arranging visits including assessing priorities, maintain- ing financial awareness and ensuring the Gallery’s security and health and safety re- quirements are met. • Overseeing and providing final sign off on completed works carried out by specialist con- tractors as required by the Head of Estates and Operations. • Maintaining records and reviewing and updat- ing systems such as asset registers, building manuals, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) documentation and monitoring the statutory inspections and compliance require- ments for public buildings. • Support the Gallery’s maintenance provider with the regular monitoring of the Gallery’s BMS to ensure that environmental conditions throughout the Gallery are maintained, in- vestigating alarms and faults, reviewing plant efficiency/energy consumption issues, identify- ing any potential problems and improvements, working with the Gallery BMS development engineer to drive forward innovation and re- medial works. • To support the Gallery with ensuring that it meets its sustainability targets and to further advise the Estates Department with progress- ing a sustainability strategy from an Estates and Operations perspective. • Overseeing Engineering support required by the Gallery’s catering operators in relation to the Gallery’s MEP infrastructure. Creating strong working relationships with stakehold-
ers to ensure technical advice is given where appropriate and MEP queries/issues/incidents are dealt with promptly to avoid disruption of service. • Supporting the Estates Department on the MEP Emergency Response procedure, providing on- call Engineering support in the event of an incident • To keep up-to-date with developments in the field of MEP and building services, to ensure that the Gallery and its contractors comply with best practice and statutory requirements. This list is indicative but not exhaustive. As such, in addition to the key accountabilities and respon- sibilities listed the post holder may be required to perform other duties commensurate with the scope and/or level of the role. Key Criteria for Success After 6 months in post, the successful candidate will have: • Established credibility and developed effective working relationships with key internal and ex- ternal stakeholders • Demonstrated effective delivery in all areas covered by the role • Supported the Senior Estates Manager in developing and ensuring the Gallery’s MEP mainte- nance meets targets and objectives.
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