University of Bath - Head of Engineering Services

Person Specification

ing services and the production of programmes of maintenance • Writing specifications and tender- ing practices • Practical expereince of construc- tion industry Health and Safety, in particular the CDM Regs • Undertaking risk assessments • Good knowledge of building main- tenance servicesKnowledge of the control of asbestos in buildings and associated legislation • Knowledge of legionella prevention and associated legislation • Knowledge of gas heating and ven- tilation systems Desirable: • Membership of an appropriate pro- fessional institute • Experience of working in a Higher Education environment • Experience of working with High Voltage switching equipment / sub stations • Experience of UPS systems • Experience of managing budgets • Experience of Schneider BMS • HV qualification • Strategic and innovative thinker • Highly numerate and confident in the principles of budgetary man- agement accounting • Comprehensive knowledge of stat- utory, regulatory, and health and safety legislation as it applies to the university environment • High level of commercial compe- tence • Knowledge of procurement and tendering processes • Development of operational strate- gy and business improvement • Driving license and transport or otherwise able to take part in the on-call rota Attributes • Flexible approach to work

Qualifications Essential: • Degree in Engineering discipline or, other equivalent qualification and experience • Willingness to undertake further qualifications Desirable: • Chartered Electrical or Mechanical Engineer or working towards it • Member of relevant professional organisation (BIFM/RICS/CIBSE) • Health and Safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH) • Project Management qualification • Asbestos related qualification • Legionella Risk Assessment Train- ing • Heating and ventilation qualification • Manual handling qualification • First aid qualification Skills Essential: • Excellent written and oral communi- cation skills • Setting priorities for self and team and monitor progress • Highly focused on customer out- comes • Use of MIS to report and assist decision making • Computer literate and proficient with a proven ability in the use of an Estates Management and Build- ing Energy Management systems. Desirable: • Ability to work at heights • Proficient in the use of Autocad Experience/Knowledge Essential: • Relevant technical and managerial experience in a similar role • Developing and implementing rele- vant strategy and policy in a similar size organisation • Assessing the condition of build-

Working at the University of Bath

We offer a variety of benefits encompassing pay, pension and work-life balance, along with excel- lent facilities on campus. We offer generous holiday entitlements which include the eight statutory bank holidays, with an additional five further discretionary days. For those with family/caring responsibilities, we have a package of family friendly policies which pro- vide for flexible working, additional paid maternity and paternity leave, parental leave and leave for family emergencies. We also have a hybrid work- ing model for professional services staff who are able to carry out their work remotely. As a member of staff, you’ll gain access to dis- counts across a number of local and national retailers and local Bath attractions such as The American Museum and Gardens and the Hol- burne Museum. We have an on-site nursery − Westwood Nursery, which is Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’. To support with the cost of childcare, we offer a salary ex- change childcare voucher scheme. Further information on staff benefits can be viewed at https://www.bath.ac.uk/profession- al-services/pay-and-reward/

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