Your new company Somerset Council is a unitary authority, governing the district of Somerset in the Southwest of England. A dynamic vision puts the people of Somerset at the heart of what we do, a council who will be there for residents whenever needed. As a newly formed council, there is opportunity to harness by bringing together experience, expertise, assets, and networks from five predecessor councils, creating a stronger position to advocate for Somerset on regional, national, and international platforms.
This is your opportunity to help build a fairer, greener, resilient, more flourishing Somerset.
Your new role You will be managing building services maintenance and repairs for a portfolio of schools and education providers across the Taunton and West Somerset region – a stunning area to work in!
There is a service to delivery, and targets to meet, however you will be given flexibility and freedom to manage your own time and workload within this role – the balance is important to everybody within the team.
As an Area Engineer, you will be dealing with a wide cross-section of engineering work, working with a wide range of different stakeholders and partners throughout. You will undertake property inspections in order to identify electrical and mechanical repair, maintenance, or replacement requirements across school buildings, whilst also monitoring and checking that engineering works are carried out in accordance with appropriate regulations and codes of practice, and in compliance with health & safety legislation.
- Issue and authorise work orders on behalf of clients to approved contractors, specialist contractors, and suppliers.
- Assist with the preparation of specification and tender documents for periodic servicing of electrical and mechanical installations, plant, and equipment.
- Provide professional and technical advice and guidance to clients, analyse their requirements for alterations and improvements to electrical and mechanical building services.
- Get involved in the preparation of the annual maintenance programme, ensuring statutory compliance, and overseeing the delivery of day-to-day repairs, maintenance, and improvement projects.
What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this position, you should meet the following criteria as best possible, please schedule an exploratory conversation to discuss or gain clarity where required:
- Demonstrate at least five years’ experience in a similar role covering a full range of building services engineering duties – this could be either working for a contractor, private consultancy, or for another public sector body.
- You’ll need to be qualified to HNC / HND level, or equivalent.
What you'll get in return A role with Somerset Council will offer a wide range of career enhancing and personal employment benefits.
- Opportunity to access market leading training and support from chartered property professionals, which can include assistance with APC or professional development.
- Access to the LGPS pension scheme - https://www.lgpsmember.org/
- A formal flexible working arrangement, which includes the opportunity focus on key role deliverables in a way which works for you and your family.
- Hybrid working – the opportunity to work from home, combined with joining the team in Somerset.
- My Staff Shop, including discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits, and more.
- Annual leave entitlement of 30 days, + public holidays.
- Salary of £39,186 per annum.+ market supplement of £3,000 per annum
What you need to do nowWe look forward to welcoming your application for this influential and critical role, a genuine opportunity to help build a greener, fairer, and more resilient Somerset.
We are shortlisting in real-time, and operating a flexible and dynamic recruitment process, this means that Somerset Council reserve the right to conclude the recruitment process at any time, should a suitable candidate be successful. This could be before a displayed closing date on any advert displayed online.
For this reason, please apply as soon as possible if you might be interested in being considered for this position. - Thomas Yeo
