Mechanical and Electrical Services Surveyor

Job Introduction

BCP Council are looking for a full time, permanent, mechanical and electrical services surveyor to work within their facilities management team with client responsibility of the councils’ housing stock, BCP Homes. 

This role will be predominantly the management of mechanical services and electrical services within BCP Homes.  A good knowledge of electrical services is required. The ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of relevant compliance requirements, Codes of Practice and Regulations in Gas and Electrical Safety. 

As part of the facilities management team, responsible for commissioning the day-to-day maintenance and statutory servicing as well as supporting larger projects ensuring work is undertaken to achieve compliance and within budget. 

Working to with colleagues across the council to ensure the smooth running of the mechanical and electrical systems that support the services delivered ensuring a safe environment for residents of BCP Homes. 

“there is never a dull day, working within BCP Homes FM team there are always a range of interesting projects or buildings to be working on, the team are very professional and supportive”  

The Role: 

• Provide advice, interpreting policies and procedures relating to the use, maintenance and alteration of mechanical and electrical systems in relation to running costs and compliance.  
• Evaluate proposed projects so that repair and maintenance is conducted in accordance with legislation, procedure, and best practice. 
• Liaise with client departments to clarify their specifications for mechanical and electrical works including cyclical maintenance, developing written briefs and drawings (where necessary), to ensure that works are commissioned in accordance with business requirements. This will involve the production of work schedules, specifications, drawings, programmes, technical reports, and fee calculations for projects. 
• Co-ordinate procurement processes, including the costing of estimates for the work and preparation of tender documentation, so that contractors of appropriate quality, ability and affordability are appointed to complete works. Where necessary holding appropriate accreditations. 
• Arrange, oversee, and sign off the delivery of works, to ensure that mechanical and electrical systems, maintenance or improvement works are delivered in accordance with quality, cost, and time requirements. 
• Undertake building and technical system surveys and analysis, including identifying defects and needs for repair, to inform and recommend the need for refurbishment / improvement schemes. This includes advising on defects failure potential, minor accident & damage reports and insurance claims. 
• Undertake contract administration, including the verification of works and associated payments, to complete works in accordance with the Council's contracting procedures, and confirm that contractor obligations have been met. 
• Monitor performance indicators with particular reference to health and safety. 
• Conduct consultation and liaison with external bodies and members of the public, to gather information and deal with complaints and enquiries. This will include representing the section at public consultation events, meetings, and dealing with non-standard correspondence. 
• Provide input to and submit necessary approval applications, such as building regulations consent or planning approval, so that any works under the remit of the role are delivered in accordance with necessary consents and legislation. 
• Ensure that information and asset management data is collected and stored to inform consultation, legal proceedings, or analysis of trends and issues, that clear records and up to date information is available for the department or business unit. 

What we offer: 

• Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities. 
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays. 
• Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme. 
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Staff network groups. 

For an informal discussion please contact: 
Zanzara Rosling, Planned Works Service Manager at zanzara.rosling@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website

As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We have been in a process of collective bargaining since 2019 and have positively worked forward to reach an agreed position with the unions for the new contractual offer. This has taken longer than we hoped and therefore we are having to consider all alternative avenues available to enable us to remove inequality in the organisation as a result of bringing together 3 councils. 

We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation, and all colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. We want to reassure everyone that whichever route is taken to reach the new terms and conditions, we can honour continuous service and there will not be any job reduction as a result of the implementation of Pay and Reward.  If you have any questions at all about this process, please feel free to raise this with the hiring manager.