Mechanical Project & Compliance EngineerNHS
Job summary
The Capital, Estates and Facilities Directorate are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Mechanical Project & Compliance Engineer to manage a team of mechanical engineers in the delivery of discretionary capital schemes and the management of estates statutory plant & equipment.
The successful candidate will be able to provide professional advice and support on all types of mechanical projects, design standards, technical requirements and mechanical statutory compliance matters to achieve optimum cost effectiveness and design solutions.
They will provide advice on mechanical issues / matters arising on capital schemes / site issues and solutions.
You should possess an intimate knowledge of current mechanical regulations and British.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be professionally, technically and managerially responsible for the delivery of designated capital projects from completion of the project brief through detailed design to commissioning and final handover.
To provide highly specialist professional leadership, advice and support on mechanical engineering matters, design standards, technical requirements and alternative methods of construction and design in order to achieve optimum cost effectiveness and design solutions.
Undertake the role of Health Board Specialist Lead Advisor with regard to mechanical issues / matters arising on capital schemes.
To complete detailed designs and works specifications for Mechanical schemes to meets the agreed project brief for Capital Schemes.
To check and approve detailed designs and works specifications for Mechanical schemes completed by internal design staff and external design consultants to meets the agreed project brief for Capital Schemes.
Provide technical advice on the design, requirements and management of the UHB estates statutory plant & equipment.
To develop an action plans to address the statutory estate issues across the UHB.
To utilise technical knowledge and expertise to provide the full range of capital planning services required by the UHB whilst assuring statutory / mandatory compliance and with reference to all available advisory guidance.
Job description
Fulfil the role, as assigned, of Project Manager, as defined in the Capital Projects Manual for designated schemes to ensure the successful completion to the UHBs requirements of time, cost and quality and in accordance with Capital Manual and other mandatory / statutory requirements.
To provide highly specialist professional advice on mechanical engineering matters, design standards and technical requirements and to assist in the preparation of feasibility studies and business case development.
Formulate fee bids, recommends on appointments of external design consultants. Briefs, manages and monitors their performance. Ensuring all Procurement Standing Financial Instructions are complied with as necessary.
Responsible for the management of the Band 6 Design / Compliance officers within the team, including recruitment, sickness management, discipline, PADRs and other Human Resource Practices as required.
Consults with Local Authorities and other agencies on planning issues and to submit and secure planning approvals for capital developments, including outline and detailed consents, listed building consents, etc.
Authorise Contractors financial payments within delegated limits.
Provide regular complex project reports and highly specialised technical reports including project plans identifying impact on clinical service.
To identify and co-ordinate the requirements, procurement and delivery of equipment, IT and telecommunications for capital schemes.
Complies with UHB Standing Financial Orders and ensures expenditures are contained within delegated budgets.
Undertake the inspection and investigation of works within hazardous environments as required.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.