Thurrock Council JOB PROFILE. Team Leader Surveying and Engineering

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1 JOB PROFILE DIRECTORATE JOB TITLE POST NUMBER Housing Electrical Engineer T07 GRADE Band 7 RESPONSIBLE TO KEY LIAISON WITH Team Leader Surveying and Engineering Housing Management, Contract Managers, Quality Assurance, Project Managers JOB PURPOSE To deliver the full range of mechanical engineering requirements across all schemes associated with Housing. Fully contribute to the work of the Technical Services Team in maintaining and improving the Borough s housing stock within a framework of improving quality and cost effectiveness. JOB PROFILE LAST REVIEWED N/A Key corporate accountabilities. To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives/targets. 2. To participate in one-to-one performance and development reviews/appraisals and contribute to the identification of your own and team development needs.. To actively promote the council's Equal Opportunity Policy and Diversity Strategy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place. 4. To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 974 etc., the council's Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work. 5. To fully understand and be aware of the council's commitment to the Section 7 duty of the Crime and Disorder Act 998 to prevent crime and disorder. 6. At the discretion of the head of service, such other activities from time to time as may be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above.

2 Key service-related accountabilities Carrying out site surveys preparing schemes for tendering including specifications, bills of quantities, schedules, etc. Preparing contracts for Building Services work, ensuring full contractual supervision for both maintenance and new installations schemes. Design of electrical installations and related services in domestic and commercial buildings. Ensuring and authorising payment of invoices for the works, keeping records and measuring the performance of contractors. Preparation and submission of annual estimates. Assisting the Technical Services Manager and Surveying and Engineering Team Leader in compiling estimates and budgets. Carrying out thorough site supervision of all related work in progress. To advise clients on related service maters as required. To attend and supervise breakdown & repair work. To maintain an appropriate system of recording all technical information. To assist other Technical Services staff as directed by the Technical Services Manager Diagnose faults, carryout testing, maintain records and initiate servicing on electrical systems up to KV. To have a sound knowledge of Asbestos Regulations and being able to manage situations. To provide clear information for leaseholder recharges. To provide professional feedback and advice on electrical services related matters. To work in partnership with the Council s appointed contractors, support programming and project support for delivery of all Housing Investment Programmes. At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature and expectation of the job described.

3 PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE DEPARTMENT Electrical Engineer Investment & Development Information for applicants: The person specification provides an outline of the experience, skills and abilities we expect the successful candidate to possess. You should match your own skills, experience, and abilities to those listed below. Tell us in what way you have carried out the criteria asked for. Disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet the essential criteria alone. Key to table below: : by application form; 2 by interview; by assessment test : low importance; 2 medium importance; high importance. Skills and abilities essential To be conversant with the 7 th Edition (BS767, 2008 amended 20) of the IET Regulations. Electrical experience, following indentured or qualified training. Ability to plan, survey, design, specify and supervise contracts. To have a good understanding of Asbestos Regulations. Current driving license and have the ability to travel within the Borough. Ability to effectively assimilate procedural and technical details to support the management of contracts and programmes. Ability to use MS Office and specialist property and services IT packages. Ability to organise and prioritise workloads to meet required targets and deadlines. Hold City and Guilds or NVQ electrical qualifications. Skills and abilities desirable to 2 to Academic qualifications in Electrical engineering, Building Services or related field, City & Guilds 294 & 295 (former 29) Testing and Inspection. 2

4 Ability to write reports and make presentations. to to 2 2. Special knowledge essential Detailed knowledge of current and relevant historical regulations, codes of practice and legislative requirements. Knowledge of life cycle costing and frequencies for components and installations to ensure sustainable investment in repair and replacement. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and regulations. Knowledge of the JCT and NEC forms of contract. Knowledge of the CDM regulations. 2. Special knowledge desirable. Experience essential Experience of working in the Building Services / Electrical Engineering industry in a supervisory role. Experience of testing installations and systems and analysing data.. Experience desirable Experience of arranging and supervising works within occupied premises and around vulnerable residents Other requirements essential The ability to work under pressure and on own initiative. To be able to communicate at all levels. To be able to climb a ladder and to work in confined spaces. 2, 2

5 4. Other requirements desirable 5. Equality essential 5. Equality desirable to to