M&E Estates Officer (Public Sector)

Your new company One of Northern Ireland's largest public sector authorities located in Co. Armagh with an estate that includes leisure facilities, parks, public buildings and offices.

Your new role This role will be on an initial temporary contract for 6-9 months reporting to the Maintenance Manager. You will be required to:

Provide technical advice and guidance on electrical and mechanical engineering services as required. Assist with condition surveys of buildings, ensuring the inspection of plant and making recommendations for replacement, repair and maintenance together with the estimated costs and production of reports. Co-ordinate agreed works for all aspects of electrical and mechanical maintenance for properties, whilst ensuring the comprehensive cost-effective installation and maintenance of outsourced engineering services. Ensure inspection and testing is undertaken in compliance with statutory regulations. Monitor the safe, correct and efficient functioning of electrical and mechanical services including, but not limited to, lighting, power, emergency lighting, fire detection systems, intruder systems, lifts, call systems, boiler house controls and stand-by generators. Project-manage assigned mechanical and electrical minor works contracts. A full job description is available on request.

What you'll need to succeed To be eligible for this position you must meet the following qualifications and experience: A third level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.

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Hold full corporate membership for one or more of the following professional bodies: -

Institute of Mechanical Engineers; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.AND At least 3 years' experience within a property management environment to include:

Carrying out mechanical and/or electrical condition survey work, preparing detailed specifications and schedules, tender briefs, pre-qualification questionnaires and evaluation methodologies;

Setting up, prioritising and managing mechanical and electrical service programmes of work;

Experience of specifying and managing mechanical and/or electrical works for a range of term, and main contracts;

Experience of carrying out site inspections, preparing surveys, cost estimates and feasibility studies for mechanical and/or electrical works/ projects;

Experience of monitoring the work of Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering consultants and contractors, vetting their invoices and claims for payment and carrying out technical vetting of their performance.

What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a public sector organisation where you will be given the chance to work on a wide range of maintenance and refurbishment projects of varying values.

This is a temporary post to cover a vacant position.

£42,123 - £45,529 pro rata, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 35 days annual leave including stat days.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on (phone number removed) or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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