Building Services Engineer (Mechanical and Electrical Engineering) Caernarfon, Wales
Job description
Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this [Information Pack] (https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Council/Jobs/Working-for-us.aspx)
Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.
(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
We are eager to consider applications from individuals who, possibly, do not currently reach the language level of the post, but the successful applicant would be required to commit to either learn, or develop language skills to the required level within a reasonable timescale. The Council will provide support to achieve this.
Benefits of working for YGC
Here are some of the most popular benefits of working for YGC:
- Work from home – the option to work from home is available to most as standard, subject to agreement. Work from home all week, or some days at home and others from the office. Conditions apply – further details available upon request.
- Super Flexi Scheme - work your contracted hours anytime between 7am and 10pm, within the 7 day week. Conditions apply, and subject to agreement – further details available upon request.
- The option to work Part-time, and/or Job-share.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Local Government Pension scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme, amongst many other benefits.
For further information about this post please contact Gareth Lloyd Wright on 01758 704045 or email [email protected]
Interviews will be held – date to be confirmed
Application forms and further details available from, Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: 01286 679076
E-Mail: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: 10.00 AM, THURSDAY, 9th of MARCH, 2023
If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.
Personal Attributes
Essential
The ability to work under pressure as part of a team.
Desirable
The ability to motivate and train junior staff.
Qualifications and Relevant Training
Essential
Recognised qualification in a mechanical and/or electrical discipline
Desirable
Relevant Professional Membership
Relevant Experience
Essential
Experience of being part of a building services design team
Desirable
Experience of designing mechanical and/or electrical services
Experience of project management and/or supervision.
Skills and Specialist Knowledge
Essential
Experience of relevant legislation.
Desirable
Ability to prioritise work within a works programme.
Experience of specialist software e.g. AutoCAD.
Language Requirements
Essential
Listening and Speaking
Able to maintain a simple conversation through the medium of Welsh and English in the everyday context of the post, using specific vocabulary that arises regularly, in order to present information.
Able to present simple information through the medium of Welsh and English that hasn't been prepared beforehand and respond to questions.
Reading and Understanding
Read and understand simple messages and information leaflets associated with the post through the medium of Welsh and English, and understand short and simple reports on familiar subjects.
Writing
Able to complete simple forms and compose a letter or short e-mail through the medium of Welsh and English by using a number of familiar phrases in order to convey a simple message
The attributes expected of the postholder should be noted. These should be used as assessment criteria for all candidates.
Purpose of the post
- Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
- To manage projects, as directed by the Principal Design Engineer and/or Principal Architect, to ensure successful delivery to the specified requirements of the brief provided by the Client in terms of cost, time and quality
- To be active in the development and implementation of project management techniques and systems (e.g PRINCE2, the Council’s Project Management Handbook, YGC Project Management Procedure etc) that will ensure that the Consultancy gives full commitment to satisfy Client needs to deliver value for money whilst operating on a commercial basis and adapting itself to compete effectively
- to be responsible for managing flexible project teams, within the Unit and the Service as a whole, and provide leadership to team members
- to address all requirements for financial control of projects and provide financial feedback to the Project Manager and Service Manager on project and workload issues at regular intervals
- to perform supervisory duties on construction projects
- to resolve contractual matters with organisations such as contractors & consultants
- Review and develop new procedures in accordance with Council policies and procedures as well as national developments
- to address all Government/EEU initiatives e.g. Rethinking Construction Agenda
- to fulfil requirements of health and safety.
- Ensure that the Council’s obligations with health and safety, environmental legislation regulations, building regulations and planning regulations with respect to any projects involved with are complied with at all times.
Responsibility for functions
- - to acquire and maintain an up to date knowledge of:-
(a) method of procurement for building projects
(b) technical standards and developments (including computer systems currently in use), and
(c) professional and statutory responsibilities (including e.g. those under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974, Wildlife & Countryside Act 1982, Habitat Regulations 1994 and appropriate Regulations e.g. CDM regulations) and of their application relevant to the work and functions being carried out.
- to manage subordinate staff.
- to deputise for the immediate superior in his/her absence.
- ensure that the Consultancy meets the requirements of the Council.
- to take financial responsibility for projects and complete staff diary cards/timesheets by Monday of the following working week.
- the post holder is expected to be aware of the requirements of Health and Safety and to collaborate with the Councils and YGC Health and Safety and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure that the Unit complies with the relevant requirements.
Main duties
- development and maintain a practical and professional relationship with principal clients, such as other Departments of the Council, Welsh Government and other Authorities
- Advise on the appointment of specialist consultants to assist in projects as and when necessary.
- undertake “expert witness” role as required
