£42,791 to £45,955 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £61,235 per annum)
Onsite
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location.
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
The University of Derby Estates Department is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant, innovative, and sustainable campus environment, that supports our passion for delivering world class education and ground-breaking research.
This post is part of the Estate Engineering Team, who work closely with a large range of suppliers and internal staff to provide technical guidance and to ensure that the university mechanical and electrical infrastructures are compliant & maintained to a high standard across an estate comprising Tutorial, Commercial and Student Residence spaces.
The BeMS Manager will take ownership of the Building and Energy Management System (BeMS) across the University of Derby’s portfolio to ensure a positive student experience whilst allowing the best possible energy efficiencies.
This role will be working within a small but highly skilled team of engineers. The candidate will monitor the BeMS and EcoStruxure BA software to identify issues on our heating, ventilation & Air Conditioning systems (HVAC) and escalate these to the appropriate stakeholder for remedial action.
This role will be primarily based from the Kedleston Road Campus but will require travel between sites. There will be no direct reports; however, the candidate will work closely with our internal maintenance team and our contractors to both maintain and improve the BeMS system and investigate possible enhancements that can realise maximum benefits for the University of Derby.
The job holder will also be responsible for ensuring that the new building developments are integrated and developed as “smart buildings” linking the BeMS system with other systems across the UoD.
Core Duties
* Monitoring the BeMS and EcoStruxure BA software to ensure correct operation and identify issues with the associated HVAC equipment and the BeMS system.
* Work with the estates team and our CAFM system to create, assign and manage remedial actions for HVAC and BeMS related issues.
* Contract management of the BeMS Supplier (Schneider) to ensure maintenance, remedial and enhancement works are completed safely and to UoD Standards.
* Manage the building schedule in line with UoD requirements to optimise the efficient of the building services systems.
* Work with the engineering manager, the development team and other UoD stakeholders to provide project management for modification, small works and commissioning of the BMS system.
* The onboarding of the BeMS system for all new building developments to ensure a ‘soft landings’ approach and provide high-level BMS user training to estates engineering and maintenance departments.
The candidate will receive familiarisation training on the operation and use of UoD BeMS and EcoStruxure BA software as well as complete authorised person training and act as an authorised person for the issuing of high-risk permit to work (working at heights, confined spaces, asbestos).
This role is part of the Estates department out of hours rota, providing a first response to urgent estates related issues, which occur outside the normal operating hours. On-call rates will apply and be discussed at interview.
Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the operation of Building & Energy management systems and be able to give recent examples of where and how this has been applied. They will be responsible for realizing maximum benefits and allowing the best possible energy efficiencies for plant equipment across the portfolio.
The job will require a good understanding of a wide variety of building service systems and the controls that integrate the BMS across the entire estates management portfolio. Therefore, we are asking the candidate to hold a building services engineering degree (CIBSE Approved) or equivalent relevant qualification in a building service-related subject (Building services / electrical / mechanical) OR extensive equivalent experience in the building services / Building Management System sector.
The candidate will be able to confidently manage contractors and fully understand the safe systems of work required in the facilities management sector. Supporting health and safety management qualifications are preferred. They will have experience working in higher education environments across a large estate providing maintenance in residential, commercial and industrial premises.
The role requires somebody who can work both independently, as well as a part of a team to ensure works are seen through to completion. They will be self-motivated, able to prioritise their own workloads and display excellent communication, organisational, IT and project management skills.
A customer service ethos which matches the University’s values and behaviours is essential; outstanding communication, persuasion and influencing skills are a must, as is a drive for continuous improvement and a determination for excellence.
You will demonstrate an ability and genuine interest in keeping abreast of the external environment with regards to relevant BeMS / Building Services industry and higher education developments.
Experience
* Experience using BMS/BeMS systems.
* Experience in working across a large estate, providing maintenance in residential, commercial and industrial premises.
* Experience in both creating and reviewing Safe systems of work (including Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
* Experience with the identification, development and delivery of BMS Strategies that provide energy savings and/or reductions in running costs.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* IT literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
* Working knowledge of relevant statutory legislation that governs the facilities maintenance and operation of HVAC Systems.
* Working knowledge of relevant statutory legislation that governs the facilities maintenance and operation of Electrical Systems.
* Ability to confidently manage contractors.
* Ability to produce technical reports and specifications for both a technical and non-technical audience.
* Strong technical knowledge of BMS systems.
* Strong technical knowledge of a range of building services (HVAC essential).
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
* Knowledge of maintenance software (CAFM) systems.
* Ability to communicate with all levels of management and workforce using a range of technologies.
* Proactive at problem solving and identifying efficient methods of work.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
* Awareness of customer care.
Business Requirements
* Willingness and flexibility to travel and work between University and external sites in a cost-effective and timely manner.
* Respond to emergencies in and out of normal hours (On Call) as part of the SMT duty rota within the estates department.
* Be available as part of a rotation within the engineering team to cover events undertaken by the university out of normal hours.
* Be flexible to working hours start times as may be required by Management for Health & Safety reasons.
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Thomas Mizuro, Engineering Manager via t.mizuro@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
If you are successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.
To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at the interview stage.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.
We are Disability Confident Employers, demonstrating our commitment to disability inclusion, and invite applicants to highlight adjustments they may require to ensure equitable participation in our recruitment processes.
For more information on equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Derby, please visit our website.
At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University's strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University's objective to reach net zero carbon by 2040.
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How to Apply
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The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you require any assistance, including the provision of any documentation in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@derby.ac.uk.
Please note all applications must be submitted online by Midnight GMT on the closing date of the vacancy.
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