Technical and Surveying Specialist – Electrical

Technical and Surveying Specialist – Electrical

Ref:

OPS906

Full time

£36,298 - £40,478 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Operational Estate Management Team as a Technical and Surveying Specialist, who will be responsible for providing electrical expertise to a range of public buildings and multi-story car parks; whilst assisting in the provision of maintenance services or supporting new electrical installation projects, as well as having wider contract management responsibilities for other electrical projects across the non-housing portfolio.

The role will provide an opportunity to enhance the electrical maintenance provision within our Public Building estate. You will be required to respond to electrical issues as they occur; good diagnostic skills are essential as well as the ability to design solutions for any remedial works on electrical systems across a range of buildings. This role will oversee an electrical testing regime including fire and intruder alarms, CCTV and other electronic systems. You will also assist the service to work with contractors, both internally and externally to enable projects to be seen through to completion.

The successful candidate must be qualified to City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Services or equivalent and have a working knowledge of procuring contracts and services using established procurement principles, as well as demonstrable experience of estimating, designing, installing, commissioning, and testing electrical schemes.

The successful candidate will also be able to produce health and safety plans and collate tender documentation to support the delivery of electrical projects as well as having a good knowledge of mechanical, electrical and construction requirements within Car Parks, Commercial Estates and Public Buildings.

A driving licence is essential along with the ability to work alone at times and maintain tools and equipment.

Why work for Newcastle City Council?

Newcastle City Council offers you an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant city with proactive and committed people who have a genuine desire and motivation to support positive outcomes for the residents of Newcastle, striving to achieve the values of being Proud, Fair and Ambitious.

What do we offer as an employer?

As an employee of NCC, you will have access to:

• A competitive salary

• Access to Local Government pension scheme

• Generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays, with the ability to buy additional leave annually

• A bespoke induction

• Various flexible working options

• Agile working, enabling both home working and office-based working where possible

• A generous Flexi Scheme

• Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives

• Access to various salary sacrifice schemes - covering cars, white electrical goods and tax efficient saving contributions towards your pension

• Discounted travel passes

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Please refer to the supporting documents provided when completing your application.

Permanent

Closing date:

20 December 2022