Electrical Project Surveyor

Full Time, Permanent

We are looking to appoint electrical project surveyors to join our Planned Maintenance service, to predominantly work within the Mechanical \& Electrical team.

You will take responsibility for surveying domestic and commercial properties, working alongside the project engineer to develop work packages for contractor delivery.

You will oversee the contractor’s day\-to\-day activities, working collaboratively with contractors and BCC staff to ensure projects are delivered effectively. Providing support and guidance as required to ensure safe, high\-quality maintenance programmes and installations across the City Council’s housing stock.

What will I be doing?

Experience in electrical and construction surveying is essential to the post. An understanding of project management is desirable as you will need to work with the contractor to help supervise day to day activities. The role will require assisting in the monitoring of contracts to ensure consistent high standards and best value for money is achieved for BCC and its residents.

You need collaborate with the project engineer to ensure that all relevant Health and Safety, CDM regulations responsibilities are adhered to by external contractors reporting issues to their line manager.

We will also want a candidate who is willing to learn and understand new technologies and be keen to help BCC with its target of reducing its Carbon output by 2030\. The post holder’s will be expected to communicate any understanding or knowledge to BCC residents, staff and contractors.

What do I need to have?

We need individuals who have experience and or qualifications in the electrical industry and it is recommended that they have gained a Level 3 qualification in the related engineering background. You will have practical experience in helping to run construction projects. You should have the drive to take the initiative to introduce innovations and to keep continually improving the service we offer to our residents.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high\-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Additional Information

This is a FULL\-TIME role, 37 hours per week and is a permanent role. Your working days will be Monday to Friday 8\.00 \- 16\.00

If you would like any more information after reading the job advert along with the attached Job Description and Person Specification then please contact Rob Baker – 07825856423 robert.baker@bristol.gov.uk or Jason Williams \- 07760998723 jason.williams@bristol.gov.uk

Shortlisting will take place the week commencing 13th July

Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 20th July

*At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.*

*The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.*

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