Building Maintenance Officer/ Mechanical Engineer

Building Maintenance Officer / Mechanical Engineer

CPL have partnered with Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to recruit for a Building Maintenance Officer/ Mechanical Engineer (SO Grade) to join their team on a temporary contract of 6 - 12 months, with possibility of extension.

·      Pay Rate - £17.94 per/hr

·      Location – DoF, CPD Property Services Branch - Clare House

·      Benefits – 37 days holiday per annum

·      Hours – 37 hours per week

Responsibilities will include: -

·      The management, direction & supervision of mechanical related PPM services in a wide range of public sector properties including the management and allocation of work.

·      The delivery of remedial and other projects associated with mechanical PPM services and planned maintenance projects.

·      Monitor, assess and report on the quality of contractor service delivery by various means including on-site inspections, reviewing contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), consultation with clients, etc.

·      Review and update asset database, adding and removing clients, properties and services as required.

·      Directing and supervising contractors in undertaking works.

·      Advising clients on a variety of mechanical related issues including planned preventative maintenance and sustainable development.

·      Liaising with other professional and technical staff in the division and with client representatives to effectively maintain the client’s property estate to ensure satisfactory use for intended purpose and value for money.

·      Compliance with relevant industry standards, legislation and associated regulations.

·      Maintaining branch performance and client delivery in compliance with all statutory, health and safety, policy, good practice requirements and associated guidance.

·      Compliance with public sector procurement policy.

·      The production of feasibility reports, designs and contract managing minor works, reactive and remedial projects.

·      Maintaining and continuously developing professional knowledge and competence to provide a leading source of expertise and authoritative advice and ensure high

professional standards and decision making.

·      Any other relevant duties as required by line management.

Desired Experience/Qualifications

·      A Higher National Certificate/Diploma or equivalent Level 4 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering with a minimum of 3 years’ experience, gained within the last 7 years, in the delivery of mechanical maintenance works in a diverse and complex maintenance environment including one of the following areas: the management & supervision of planned, preventative maintenance works, and related remedial projects; or the production of associated mechanical design.

OR

·      A Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification Mechanical Engineering or Building with a minimum of 2 years’ experience, gained within the last 7 years, in the delivery of mechanical maintenance works in a diverse and complex maintenance environment including one of the following areas: the management & supervision of planned, preventative maintenance works, and related remedial projects or the production of associated mechanical design.

Relevant or Equivalent Qualifications

Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

Relevant or equivalent qualifications: give the type of qualification and date awarded (the date awarded is the date on which you were notified of your result by the official awarding body). If you believe your qualification is equivalent to the one required, the onus is on you to provide the panel with details of modules studied etc so that a well-informed decision can be made.

For further details please apply directly below or contact Anne-Marie Erhalim directly.

If successful you will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process. Cpl have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, for a copy of this policy please email [email protected].  

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice

Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will better our relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another. Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud.