Estates & Facilities Directorate
Job Description
Job Title:
Department:
Role reports to:
Direct Reports
Indirect Reports:
Other Key contacts:
Building Services Engineer
(Mechanical/BMS)
Facilities Management
Grade:
SG7
Date of Job Evaluation:
June 2015
Building Services Project Manager
None
Sub contracted Services
Building Services electrical engineer, Building Services Manager, Campus Facilities staff and university
staff
This role profile is non-contractual and provided for guidance. It will be updated and amended from time to time in accordance with the
changing needs of the University and the requirements of the job.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
To assist and support the Building Services Manager, Building Services Project Manager and the three Campus
Facilities Managers in the organisation, management and delivery of engineering maintenance and projects with
particular focus on HVAC including BMS and Public Health. This will include advice to senior management on all
matters relating to mechanical engineering services and respective legislative compliance.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Team Specific:
 To advise FM colleagues regarding the correct installation & efficient installation, operation and
maintenance of mechanical building services.
 Carry out specified surveys of engineering systems and plant e.g. main ventilation systems and fan coil
units; boilers and calorifiers and reviews of building operating temperatures.
 Contribute to the Estates Management Strategy with particular responsibility for the mechanical
elements in the list of long term maintenance works.
 Co-ordinate the delivery of routine maintenance of the Building Management Systems in conjunction
with Estates & Facilities colleagues and accordance with agreed specification to include:
administration of maintenance contracts, supervision and direction of contractors to ensure reliable and
cost effective system operations.
 Ensure the correct operation of the BMS with particular reference to energy efficiency and seeking to
identify improved energy saving strategies. Manage the implementation, monitoring and reporting on
effectiveness of changes made.
 Liaise with Estates & Facilities maintenance staff to respond to alarms, identify, diagnose and resolve
faults and operating problems.
 Manage technical modifications and system upgrades and advise and assist the on-site Maintenance
Technician Supervisors as appropriate.
 Liaise with other technical staff to oversee, witness and ensure contract compliance of BMS installation
works undertaken by main contractors or sub-contractors within major projects.
 Work with the BS Engineer (Electrical) to maintain the agreed Monitoring and Targeting software.
Investigate reasons for excessive consumption and propose solutions.
 Assist in the creation of a fully comprehensive PPM system using the agreed Estate Management
System. Specifically this would be to set up mechanical PPM tasks ensuring that the work descriptions
and frequencies are sufficient and suitable for the type of plant and equipment, whilst keeping costs
and downtime to a minimum.
 Carry out technical feasibility studies both directly and by directing consultants, as requested, and
provide technical input to projects.
 Supervise engineering projects/contractors and participate in designated tasks, as directed by the
Building Services Manager/Project Manager, ensuring that all legal, professional and University health
and safety, and risk management requirements are enforced and maintained.
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Assist in producing and updating engineering policies for the University.
Generic:
 Liaise with building occupants to understand their needs and issues for comfort heating and cooling,
balancing these requirements with the need for energy costs savings and reductions in environmental
emissions.
 Be proactive in recognising defects or potential problems and take action, where possible, to maintain a
high quality and safe environment.
 Propose upgrades, improvements and advise on the replacement strategies for main plant.
 Update the engineering assets’ database as plant is replaced etc.
 Manage certain energy saving opportunities/projects recording all information on the CMP database.
 Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Building Services Manager.
 Provide cover during the absence of technical services colleagues as required.
Managing Self:
 Exhibit and develop excellent organisational, planning and time management skills.
 Provide attention to detail.
 Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
 Have an ability to work well within a team and independently.
Core Requirements:
 Adhere to and promote the University’s Equality and Diversity policies
 Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
 Support and promote the University’s Sustainability policies, including the Carbon Management
Plan, and carry out duties in a resource efficient way, recognising the shared responsibility
of minimising the university's negative environmental impacts wherever possible.
Additional Requirements:
 Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Campus Facilities Manager or Deputy
Campus Facilities Manager.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
 Contribution to delivery of Estate Strategy through effective management and teamwork.
 Production and delivery of work and projects to agreed timescales, quality and to plan.
 Levels of customer satisfaction (measured by surveys, customer feedback, complaints).
 Compliance with corporate standards.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS (Internal & External):
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Estates & Facilities Directorate colleagues
Contracted service providers
Safety Unit
Staff
Students
Students’ Union
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Qualifications
 Approved apprenticeship
 HNC or similar qualification in a relevant
building services discipline
 Work experience with BMS / BeMS systems
Desirable
Qualifications
 HND
 Qualified to Supervisory level in Management/
Electrical/ Project Management
 Trend 963 Engineering Course
Experience
Experience
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Significant experience in a technical position.
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A good understanding of Health & Safety.
Skills
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Experience of working in a similar role within a
large hospital or university estate.
Skills
Technically competent in the mechanical
aspects of building services engineering.
IT literacy with a good working knowledge of
IT software (Word and Excel).
A very good knowledge of the operation and
maintenance of all building services.
A very good understanding of Building
Management Systems, in particular Trend
Controls.
Good experience with implementing energy
saving measures.
A good working knowledge of the installation,
operation and maintenance of electrical
building services.
Good organisational and leadership skill.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
Ability to cope well under pressure and meet
deadlines.
A good level of fitness is required as working
at heights, below ground, and/or in cold and
high temperatures may be involved.
A vehicle driving licence is required.
Signature(s)
Date of issue…15/06/15…………… …..
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A good understanding of pressurised gas
systems.
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An in-depth understanding of the installation,
operation and maintenance of electrical
building services.
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Good working knowledge of building fabric
construction and maintenance.
Professional Membership
 CIBSE Membership