The Role The Building Services Engineer (Electrical) is critical to the safe operation and maintenance of the elec- trical plant, equipment and infrastructure across the estate. With four direct reports and leading a team of seventeen, this post manages all planned and reactive maintenance. The role is also a centre of excellence for technical electrical decision making and driving the University forward in electrical design and maintenance standards. In addition, the post inputs into all external contracted services and offers help and support to the capital team in delivering best practice in new and refurbishment capital projects. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified. Job Description Job Grade: Management Grade 7 Job Purpose:To be responsible for Campus wide electrical maintenance, infrastructure and minor pro- jects required to maintain the Electrical assets of the Estate to an agreed standard. To maintain and manage the condition survey of the Electrical assets liaising within Engineering to agree aspects of maintenance that are routinely undertaken by the department. To act as responsible person for selected Electrical compliance elements as deemed appropriate. Job Duties: Technical • To produce Electrical maintenance and project requirements and check external consultants/contractor design of Electrical specifications. • To prepare specifications and tender documents for the Maintenance Programmes, appoint competent Contractors, inspect and control their works, and certify accounts as necessary. • To provide Facilities Services and Capital Projects with technical advice as necessary. • To advise the Director of Facilities Services of changes in legislation that may affect the maintenance and management of the University building services. • To comment and advise upon design proposals for minor and major alterations including Capital Pro- jects, regarding matters affecting future maintenance of the estate. • To act as Responsible Person for selected electrical systems for which you are deemed competent. • To review the Electrical Condition Survey data, ensure timely updates and inclusion into the mainte- nance Programmes. General • To be responsible for the delivery of Electrical related elements of the maintenance Programmes as required in line with LU maintenance and project delivery procedures. • To prepare, progress, coordinate and financially report upon electrically related elements of the mainte- nance Programme as required by University governance. • To coordinate Project maintenance activities within Facilities Services to deliver an effective value for money service. • To manage and execute both revenue and capital expenditure planned maintenance activities. • To raise purchase orders for works and authorise payment within limits set by LU governance. • To inspect the estate to ascertain maintenance requirements in connection with planned and preventa- tive maintenance work. • To ensure all work carried out by contractors under the control of the Engineering Team conforms to current H&S legislation and Technical standards. • To carry out regular quality and Health and Safety audits on your section’s work in conjunction with Safe Systems of Work and agreed working processes. • To understand and implement Health and Safety policies and requirements for yourself and others, commensurate with your level of responsibility within the Department to enable you to discharge your duties and responsibilities safely. Staff • Organise and manage work allocation for direct reports. • To conduct staff appraisals on a twelve monthly and bi-annual basis. • To continually update personal development to extend all management and technical skills in line with the FM Personal Development plan. • Continually improve upon attributed and competences related to the above.
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