House of Commons
The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system.
Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.
Staff Benefits
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:
- 30 days' annual leave (Pro-rata) (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
- Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- Access to training and development.
- Flexible working.
- Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.
Introduction
Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST), consists of approximately 115 in-house staff and many contractors who maintain the Parliamentary estates (Commons & Lords) buildings, engineering systems and furnishings to ensure a fully functioning, safe working environment, equipped for the demands of the 21st century. And, what an estate it is. Consisting of buildings that range from the historic Palace of Westminster to the modern Portcullis House, it's located within a UNESCO World Heritage site and spans four conservation areas.
PMST have direct interface with the other departments supporting the functions of both Houses, i.e. Security; Digital; Safety; Catering; Service Delivery and Strategic Estates (who provide project management to multi-million pound refurbishment and build projects).
The Central Maintenance Office (CMO) are responsible for managing all pre-planned maintenance (PPM) activities and associated repairs across the estate to ensure legal compliance and operational readiness of our buildings and equipment ranging from steam boilers to state-of-the-art fire alarm and security systems etc.
The Role
This role is a fantastic opportunity to join the PMST team as a Maintenance Technical Officer (Building Fabric).
You will manage areas of planned maintenance and compliance related to building fabric maintenance including estate drainage, fire door inspections, gates and barriers, flag poles etc.
You will ensure programmes of planned maintenance work are delivered as required, including arranging any statutory inspections and also arranging any subsequently required remedial work.
As such you will directly manage and monitor service delivery provided by a range of PMST's contractor service partners.
Some of the responsibilities for this role include:
- Manage allocated PPM & associated reactive repair requests: using the CAFM system to ensure PMST strives to achieve the required Service Level.
- Identify appropriate technical solutions and engage contractors or internal resources to ensure the most cost-effective solution for allocated work requests.
- Carry out condition appraisal surveys and arrange subsequent repairs or incorporation into the medium or long-term works and Planned maintenance programmes.
- Liaise with a range of stakeholders, to ensure that work activities are carried out without undue disruption to the Business of the House.
Skills and Experience
Essential Experience
- Detailed knowledge of the current requirements and best practise for building fabric related maintenance works including specific knowledge of the requirements for fire door testing and inspection.
- Level 3 qualification in a building fabric related maintenance area
- Recent relevant experience of managing building fabric related planned maintenance for a suitably comparable organisation.
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
- Experience of successfully managing a wide variety of planned maintenance activities and monitoring service delivery/outcomes.
- Understanding and experience of statutory compliance, safety hazards, and site/work-based inspections within a building services function and/or construction environment.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong sense of initiative. The post holder must be able to operate and succeed within a complex environment where prioritisation will be essential.
- Upon completion of the probationary period the postholder will be expected to competently use and interrogate the CAFM and BMS Systems.
- Ability to work successfully within a team, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity, and Inclusion.
Next Steps and Additional Information
- CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and supporting statement with a 500-word limit.
More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.
Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
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