Senior Building Services Engineer (Electrical)
Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
£42,679 to £50,211 per annum
Location: Chelmsford*
Working Style: Anywhere worker
Closing Date: 15th April 2025
*This is a hybrid-working role, with attendance in the Chelmsford office expected to be to 1 day per week on average. The role will also include travel to project sites across Essex, depending on business need. This can be discussed further at interview.
The Senior Building Services Engineer (Electrical) will support the production of viability/feasibility studies, preparing employers requirements and developing and maintaining engineering guidance and standards to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and the Council’s strategic objectives.
Qualified in an engineering related subject, with current membership of a professional institution (e.g. CIBSE, IET, and significant experience of working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment). This role will have proven ability to translate research into quality technical engineering advice and guidance which supports internal and external partners to deliver quality outcomes and promote the Councils energy efficiency targets.
About us
The Infrastructure Delivery team will develop and deliver the capital programme for Essex County Council, principally Education projects but also Libraries, Council offices and other works.
Accountabilities
Responsible for providing quality engineering research and translating this to promote continuous use and understanding of engineering design, strategies, policies, legislation and standards.
Contribute to the delivery of viability and feasibility studies and the preparation of employer’s requirements to meet programme deadlines and project budget.
Deliver concise quality design standards advice and guidance to stakeholders, to achieve value for money.
Contributes to the provision of appropriate building design expertise to external Design Services providers.
Works collaboratively with stakeholders to develop and maintain quality engineering guidance and standards, which are compliant with statutory requirements and the Council’s strategic objectives. Ensuring these are available to external Design Services providers.
Work collaboratively with appointed external Design Services to appraise technical quality of design documentation and associated specifications at review milestones. Providing constructive feedback to influence best practice and positively impact on outcomes.
Deliver quality technical design and specification advice in a timely fashion to the group’s site-based Quality Inspection Team.
Contribute to the effective investigation and resolution of apparent or alleged engineering defects, whilst minimising the impact on the customer.
Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Educated to degree level, HNC engineering related subject desirable or equivalent by experience.
Evidence of continuing professional development, expert knowledge in relevant professional area, and membership of a Professional Institution (e.g. CIBSE, IET, etc.).
Significant experience of working within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
Knowledge and experience of research into and/or promulgation of specification standards.
An ability to build influential relationships and partnerships which encourage collaboration and engender delivery.
To read more about us please visit: People, Policy, Economy and Public Health - Working for Essex
Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.
Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest – Basildon and Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us here.
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