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Assistant Electrical Building Services Engineer
3 months ago
At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.
Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.
We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here.
Find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our Why Join Us? - Durham University
The Role and the Department
The Projects & Infrastructure team is responsible for construction project delivery across the Durham University estate. The team manage a large capital programme from inception to completion, delivering projects on budget, on programme and to a high standard of quality.
The Assistant Electrical Building Services Engineer will support Electrical Engineers and the wider team in the effective management, provision, alteration and upgrade of the University's electrical infrastructure.
Forming necessary links between all stakeholders you will contribute to the successful delivery of a range of projects/programmes ensuring that all works are carried out to the required quality standard, adhere to best practice principles and are compliant with current statutory/safety requirements and approved codes of practice. The improvement in facilities supports academic research and enhances the student experience.
The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.
From early 2025 the base location for this role will change from our Durham City Centre site to our exciting new professional services hub based at Boldon House. Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House will bring a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more about this project, please visit this webpage: Boldon House - Durham University.
Development Role
This is a development role, and you will develop electrical building services engineering and construction project management skills, leadership attributes and skills. You will undertake a development programme leading to a formal Building Services Engineering qualification.
The qualification will form part of a development plan focusing on the requirements of the Grade 7 role, while also considering your individual needs. This plan will be regularly reviewed and forms the basis of the assessment to move to the Grade 7 role.
Upon successful completion of your development programme and plan, you will move into a Grade 7 Electrical Building Services Engineer role, the job description for which can be found HERE.
If you are unable to meet the full requirements and performance levels of the Grade 7 post at the end of the development process, you may be retained in the Grade 6 role.
Working at Durham
A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:
• 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year
• No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
• Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• On site nursery is available plus access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16.
• Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
• There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community.
• Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
• We offer generous pension schemes.
Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here.
Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.
What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification
When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Where a criteria has an asterisk* next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered.
Your application should cover the following criteria:
Essential Criteria
Qualifications/Experience
1. Five GCSEs at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics or a Post-16 qualification or equivalent experience.
2. Successfully completed a recognised engineering building services apprenticeship/training programme in electrical engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
3. Experience of working in the building services industry with knowledge and expertise in electrical installations/systems.
4. Experience of providing advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues.
5. Experience of implementing policies, procedures and safe working practice.
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
6. Sound technical knowledge on the installation, operation and maintenance of electrical building services/systems.
7. Good oral and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
8. Proven IT skills including the use of Microsoft 365 applications.
9. Knowledge and experience of health and safety regulations and compliance.
10. Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions.
11. Ability to provide support on the delivery of infrastructure projects.
12. Committed to continuing professional development.
13. Ability to work collaboratively with other team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.
14. Ability to participate in networks to share and discuss good practice and exchange information.
Desirable Criteria
1. Educated to HNC/HND or degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
2. Hold or working towards full membership of a relevant professional institute i.e. CIBSE, IET.
3. An understanding and working knowledge of high voltage distribution/networks.
4. Sound technical knowledge on the design of Electrical Building Services.
5. Conversant with developments in sustainability with experience of developing and delivering low energy solutions.
6. Experience of Project delivery and cost control.
7. Knowledge of BIM
How to apply
To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above).
While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.
Submitting your application
We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points during the process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails
What you are required to submit:
• A CV
• A covering letter or statement which shows examples of how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification
Contact details
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Dave McCaffery would be happy to speak to you. david.mccaffery@durham.ac.uk
Typical Role Requirements
Service Delivery
The Assistant Electrical Building Services Engineer will contribute to the delivery of a professional, customer-focussed electrical engineering support service to all stakeholders to facilitate the provision of a safe, effective and reliable electrical infrastructure specific to the needs of the University.
• Work independently or with other staff or contractors across the University to deliver infrastructure services and projects.
• Assist in formulating electrical building services design briefs and participate in all stages of the design development process on capital, minor and refurbishment projects to ensure that the optimal design solution and quality standards for electrical building services engineering are realised.
• Show a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University's values.
• Contribute to the effective delivery of electrical engineering projects across the University Estate in line with established project procedures.
• Ensure that the University's procedures and values are always reflected in all aspects of the service and adapt ways of working where this is not evident.
• Provide specialist advice and make decisions to resolve problems relating to the services you are responsible for.
• Contribute to the provision of a professional electrical building services engineering support service to Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to facilitate effective and successful project delivery.
• Ensure safe working practices by monitoring and updating risk assessments, safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Liaise with client departments and colleges to prepare and develop electrical engineering design briefs/scope of works. Translate client's needs into high quality schemes within defined areas of responsibilities and budget constraints.
• Provide technical support and professional advice to University Departments, Colleges and colleagues within Estates & Facilities Directorate in relation to Electrical Building Services Engineering.
• Ensure safe working practices by monitoring and updating risk assessments, safety procedures and safe systems of work where necessary.
• Assist in the effective implementation of Durham University's Electrical Safety Rules and Procedures - appropriate training to be provided where necessary.
• Provide the best possible service to [staff, students and others who you work with] by reviewing and make suggestions to improve the service.
• Collect, organise and record data and information accurately [(including asset registers)] and provide reports and information.
• Carry out specialist risk assessments and resolve incidents that require relevant expertise.
Planning and Organising
• Plan and organise own workload to deliver the role.
• Plan, manage and deliver assigned projects and activities in accordance with agreed objectives.
• Seek feedback from staff, students and other key stakeholders so that service provision is being planned and adapted to meet customer expectations.
• Within defined area of responsibility manage project budgets, risk registers, contract management and reporting processes.
• Assist colleagues to achieve operational service requirements, planning, carrying out and documenting evaluations and tests to ensure stakeholder requirements are met
• Supervise the work of staff and teams involved in delivering [events or project work].
Communication/Liaison
• Develop and improve services by contributing to project meetings, working groups and sub-committees at departmental and operational service levels.
• Contribute to the promotion and fostering of positive and highly collaborative approaches to problem solving and project implementation.
• Support the capture of business requirements from users and work with colleagues to translate these into recommendations for future service use.
• Explain and demonstrate to others how to carry out tasks and use a range of [tools, machinery, equipment and digital services].
• Liaise with staff in other areas to provide advice in relation to any [structural, physical or virtual environment] changes.
• Create good working relationships, including internal and external networks which allow you to increase your knowledge and skills, while swapping information with peers.
• Build relationships with [contractors and third-party suppliers] to share good practice, exchange information and work together on joint initiatives.
• Any other reasonable duties.
Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Privacy Notices - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.
When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.
