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Job summary
The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do.
To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government’s transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years.
Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices.
This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, were a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes.
Job description
The Mechanical Electrical and Public Health (MEP) Manager role is part of the Technical Assurance (TA) team responsible for successfully planning, managing, executing, completing and handover of a range of building systems projects such as energy efficiency and performance. This will ensure GPA projects and the public office estate adheres to the correct technical design and legislative standards set out in GPAs Design Guide, associated technical Annexes and Employer Requirements (ER). This role is primarily mechanical and electrical engineering so complementary to the Compliance and Handover Manager.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Technical Assurance, the MEP Manager will be responsible for:
- Accountable for owning all standards and guidance relating to MEP across all GPA Projects; keeping ahead of changes in legislature and guidance and incorporating this into the GPA Workplace Design Guides and associated Technical Annexes
- Auditing design as conducted by GPAs strategic partners, to assure design compliance. To further lead a programme of audits across all design assurance and
- Briefing the Head of Technical Assurance on the delivery status for each project of their building systems work packages, ensuring that each work package remains aligned with wider programme objectives.
- Providing mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) advice and assurance to the integrated project delivery teams, at key project stages.
- Coordinating and collaborating with stakeholders and other teams, to ensure the TA Team is assured, and work package life cycle costs are assessed as part of design
- Providing subject matter expertise for mechanical and electrical engineering across GPA projects.
Person specification
Essential Criteria:
We are looking for an experienced MEP professional who can demonstrate knowledge, skill and experience in:
Skills in:
- Knowledge of building systems, including Architectural, Structural, Civil and Fire Engineering systems and how they interact with MEP systems as defined in BSRIA BG6.
Projects using BIM level 2 or BIM framework. Ability to understand the RIBA design stages as defined in BSRIA BG6 with an ability to comment on the maturity of third party designs against this standard.
Experience of:
- Development and application of building systems and services, incorporating project specific employer requirements and in complex scenarios, for the successful delivery and management of government property, commercial office sector, or
- Delivery of a major property project from initiation to completion within a multi disciplinary team environment, with ideally a background working for an engineering consultancy or client
- Evidence of effective development, implementation and management of assurance processes and governance controls in a complex business
- Effective communication to stakeholders and diverse audiences, with strong oral and written communication skills for client interaction and report writing that can convey complex technical issues to non specialist audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with senior management/ stakeholders including suppliers and customers alike.
- Professional credibility, self-motivation, proactive and knowledge sharing with the ability to prioritise delivery where there are conflicting and multiple workstreams and requirements.
Desirable:
- Experience in an engineering or construction based
- Background of working in or with the public sector
- Extensive experience in energy or MEP construction engineering position.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, energy or construction engineering.
Desirable:
● Relevant project management qualification (eg APM, MSP etc).
● Energy Professional certification (Certified Energy Manager preferred).
● Membership of a professional body (eg CIBSE, IET IWFM).
● Either holds or has a willingness to work towards Chartered status (CEng) in a / building services related discipline
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Technical skills
We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Customer Perspective
- Commercial Acumen
- Property Market Knowledge
- Innovation
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Generous annual leave
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Selection process details
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and well-being and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued.
Sift
The sift is due to take place week commencing 26th September 2023.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to include a CV and a 1000-word personal statement. The personal statement should then align with the person specification.
Please apply by sending your CV to gpamepmanager@miles-advisory.com. You will then receive a template for the Statement of Suitability. Please note, candidates are required to send through BOTH your CV and Statement of Suitability to complete your application. Candidates who have sent over only either of the two documents will not be included in the selection process.
Interview
Applicants successful at sift will be invited to interviews, which are due to take place week commencing 18th October 2023. You must be willing to travel to any of the GPA locations for your interview. If you are unable to attend a face to face interview due to extenuating circumstances, we advise that you reach out to the recruitment admin team to find out if alternative means can be arranged prior to submitting your application.
At interview, applicants will be scored against 3 behaviours – Working Together, Seeing The Bigger Picture, and Communicating and Influencing.
Interview questions will be a blend of Behaviour, Experience, Strength and Technical (core skill) questions.
Further Information
Please note: in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post.
Any move to GPA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact june.wang@miles-advisory.com as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : June Wang
- Email : june.wang@miles-advisory.com
Recruitment team
- Email : gparecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
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