Building Services Systems Supervisor – House of Commons Careers London

Overview

Position Title: Building Services Systems Supervisor

Company:  House of Commons

Location: London,UK

Job Description

The Engineering Services Section are responsible for ensuring all building Mechanical & Electrical services such as boilers, air handling units, high voltage switch gear etc. are maintained and operational at all times in order to support the business of the House and consists of 2 teams of 2 staff each who work in conjunction with our 24/7/365 Engineering Control Teams.The Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team aims to deliver a comfortable, safe and efficient environment for Members, their staff and staff of the House to work in; as well as providing a welcoming and functional environment for all visitors to the House of Commons. The Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team serves both the Commons & Lords. Last year the Helpdesk logged over 42,000 requests from heating & lighting to pest control and porterage.
The Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team aims to deliver a comfortable, safe and efficient environment for Members, their staff and staff of the House to work in; as well as providing a welcoming and functional environment for all visitors to the House of Commons. The Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team serves both the Commons & Lords. Last year the Helpdesk logged over 42,000 requests from heating & lighting to pest control and porterage.

Responsibilities:

• The post holder will be responsible for maximizing the operational availability of all building Mechanical & Electrical services including our 11KV High Voltage network, along with our major Trend Building Management System (BMS) Steam system and Mechanical ventilation for the Parliamentary Estate including ensuring a comprehensive planned maintenance regime is in place and managing any associated repairs.
• As such you will be required to become an “Authorized Person” in order to issue associated permit to works etc. and supervise works carried out by in house staff, contractors, and specialist engineers as well ensuring value for money on orders raised.

Requirements:

• Experience of preparing and approving permit works, building services risk assessments and method statements, carrying out site-based safety inspections
• Good experience of inclusively managing, motivating and developing people, considering their personal needs and aspirations, in line with business objectives
• Ability to work under pressure to resolve complex engineering services related faults and emergencies.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to and communicate effectively with a wide range of Stakeholders.