Project Supervisor

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Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

Grade K: £44,711 - £47,754 per year

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Buildings & Maintenance

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Job description

**Role: Project Supervisor - Mechanical**
**Salary: Grade K: £44,711** - £47,754 per year**
**Location: The Council House / Hybrid**

**Hours: 37 hours a week**
**Contract Type: Permanent**

Are you able to provide specialist technical advice in building services? Would you like to take on a pivotal role ensuring safety and compliance in buildings across the city? Do you excel at managing projects, with an eye for detail, ensuring that work is carried out efficiently and in line with all requirements? We are recruiting for a Project Supervisor (Mechanical) for our Property, Design and Maintenance division at Derby City Council. This will be a key role, setting performance specifications, and ensuring the safety of projects, which will benefit our entire community.

As the Project Supervisor (Mechanical) you will have a unique opportunity to influence the Council’s infrastructure and be at the forefront of driving excellence in building services, whilst growing your career within a supportive and dedicated team.

As a Project Supervisor (Mechanical) you will be at the forefront of ensuring the highest standards in building services compliance, maintenance and water hygiene. Responsible for the management of and setting standards for water hygiene across our estate. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team, protecting and enhancing our estate.

As a Project Supervisor (Mechanical) you can showcase your skills, driving efficiency and excellence in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Embrace the challenge of a rewarding career with us, where your expertise as a Project Supervisor - Mechanical, will be valued and your professional growth will be fostered. Join us in making a difference in contributing to the safety and well-being of our community.

**Who We Are**
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.

**What We Offer**
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:

- Flexible work/life balance scheme
- Hybrid working
- Modern office environment
- Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
- 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Team Derby Rewards - retail and leisure discounts
- Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
- Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
- Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
- Access to our Equality Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network
- Support for colleagues who are carers

**The Opportunity**
In the role of Project Supervisor - Mechanical here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:
The Project Supervisor - Mechanical will manage Derby City Councils’ building and maintenance projects, providing technical expertise and ensuring that quality, health and safety standards and relevant legislation is met. You will act as an advisor to the Corporate Landlord on compliance across the Councils estate, as well as being a leading technical specialist, overseeing complex projects regarding heating, hygiene, air conditioning, and commercial kitchens.

You will lead on resource planning and budgeting, overseeing the design and implementation of works and contract management.
Managing the delivery of the legionella planned maintenance programme including legionella risk assessments, ensuring that all work is delivered on schedule and to the required standards. In addition, you will be responsible for client representation on major projects and advising on design and drawing suitability, ensuring that the end result is fit for purpose.

**About You**
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have
- Experience of Building Services Engineering.
- Extensive experience of construction and maintenance
- Experience in providing technical direction with regard to construction, technology and building engineering services
- Proven leadership of minor and major building works on a range of projects including: New Build, Routine repairs, Conversions, Planned preventative maintenance, Adaptations, Refurbishments, Improvements, Alterations, Demolitions and Decoration
- Practice in the preparation and scrutinising and auditing of: Contracts, Specificatio