This post will support the Estates Manager (Maintenance) in the provision of response, routine and planned maintenance through in-house staff and external contractors, with a specific emphasis on the development and management of external contracts, suppliers and contractors . The post holder will be responsible for the design and implementation of minor projects ensuring that all work is carried out to the required standard complying with all statutory regulations.
About the person:
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:
Completion of a degree in a Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering related discipline or equivalent or a lesser qualification or trade in a Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering related discipline or equivalent with substantial experience.Substantial recent relevant post qualification experience to involve each of the following in an environment similar to a university:
Operation and management of physical maintenance infrastructure in a multi-site complex buildingenvironment and review of statutory compliance and riskDirect management of contractors undertaking response and planned preventive maintenance tasks withperformance monitoringManagement of budgets, raising orders, payment of invoices and ordering materials and development oftender documentsPreparation of Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules and Programmes to ensure maintenance meetsstatutory and current best practice requirementsOperation and daily use of a large BEMS system to control HVAC and Electrical systems.Training and experience in Health and Safety and COSHH and awareness of current practice and standards, including the Control of Asbestos regulations.The use and management of a helpdesk CAFM system to receive issue and monitor work to maximise productivity.To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
What we offer:
Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter
Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
To view further information and to apply please visit our website.
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Queen's University Belfast
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Belfast,
Co. Antrim,
BT7 1NN
Job Ref: 24/112035_1719408542