Electrical Project Lead

UK Parliament

Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK's democratic system.

With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen. More information on what it's like to work at the House of Commons can be found here: Be at the heart of the House of Commons - UK Parliament

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST) remit includes the buildings, engineering systems and furnishings to ensure a fully functioning, safe working environment equipped for the demands of the 21st century. We support both the Houses of Commons and Lords to carry out their work in a clean, comfortable, safe and efficient environment.

The projects team are an integral part of PMST and provide a flexible service to a variety of internal customers. We have a broad remit from asset replacement and fabric preservation to small projects which add value across the estate.

The Role

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a number of Projects typically around £50k - £2m.

Key duties will be to ensure PMST projects are procured and delivered in compliance with specifications, Parliamentary design standards, CDM regulations, PCD procurement requirements, and the House's financial regulations, to the satisfaction of the end user.

The post holder will be responsible for developing business cases, design, procurement, construction and handover for a range of Projects across the Parliamentary Estate. Fundamental to this will be the ability to communicate well with an array of stakeholders and clients at various levels of the organisation.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Review Project requests
• Meet with the Requester / Client / End User, agree the full scope of works required and ensure it is accurately recorded
• Obtain costings and further develop a business case
• Appoint a design team and manage the design and CDM aspects of the project brief
• Undertake all necessary stakeholder engagements to facilitate progression of the work
• Supervise all works in progress, undertake Site Safety Audits
• Co-ordinate quality inspections and planned / reactive stakeholder engagement

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Minimum NVQ L4 in a construction related topic (e.g. Electrical Engineering or Building Services) or the 5 years equivalent work experience; PRINCE2 Foundation; Agile PM Foundation; APM Project Management Fundamentals; Public sector experience and ideally an understanding of political sensitivities
• Knowledge of how construction/refurbishment/conservation projects are delivered
• Knowledge of process for appointing and overseeing external consultants and contractors
• Demonstrable financial and budget management skills and the understanding of the change control process
• Evidence of planning and organising project documentation
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively and the demonstrable commitment to a work environment of mutual trust and respect, where diversity and inclusion is valued

Next Steps and Additional Information

CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 750-word limit.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

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We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.