Salary: £35,588 - £39,248 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Clerk of Works - PKC12330
£35,588 - £39,248
Mechanical Services, M&E Capital Projects Team, Pullar House, Perth
An exciting opportunity has arisen to employ a Mechanical Services Clerk of Works. This post will form part of the M&E Capital Projects team, within Property Services' Energy and Engineering team.
The role will allow individuals to carry out Quality Control inspections for multi-disciplinary activities and projects within Perth and Kinross Council's Property Estate.
This will include replacement of, or new, mechanical building services such as ventilation systems including MVHR, AHU, general supply and extract, LTHW systems including Air Source Heat Pump fed circuits, Underfloor Heating circuits, gas boiler circuits, Domestic Water (hot and cold) systems, Air Conditioning systems, and other Mechanical Services Installations in a building services environment.
In the role, you will be involved in new build projects and the refurbishment of existing properties such as schools, libraries, leisure centres, Council houses, and all other public buildings.
The Clerk of Works will play a vital role in achieving high-level outcomes on behalf of Perth and Kinross Council by ensuring that a consistently high standard of supervision, safety, and quality control is maintained for each contract. Essential functions of the role involve conducting site visits, producing regular site reports, and assessing contract implementation with due regard to building and health & safety legislation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Ensure regular attendance on assigned projects, including attendance at relevant project meetings as advised by PKC's technical Engineering staff.
2. Establish effective and engaging relationships with PKC's internal engineering team and other relevant stakeholders.
3. Interpret instructions given verbally and on drawings to remove any ambiguity.
4. Anticipate construction, specification, or site management problems in advance.
5. Monitor workmanship and ensure quality standards are maintained.
6. Assist the CDM-Principal Designer in ensuring compliance with the current edition of the Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations.
7. Regularly report to and converse with the Lead Technical advisor and/or Contract Administrator.
8. Maintain efficient and accurate records of events and actions.
9. Contribute to the advancement of efficiencies in construction and maintenance processes.
Skills & Experience Required
We are looking for individuals who have experience of inspection, surveying, and design relating to the Mechanical Engineering discipline within a Building Services Environment.
The successful candidate must demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of regulatory and industry standards applicable to Mechanical Services installations within commercial and education environments.
To undertake the role, we require candidates to have excellent planning and organisational skills along with the ability to complete and implement surveys, reports, and project reviews within target deadlines.
Must be capable of developing innovative solutions and demonstrate knowledge of existing low/zero carbon technologies and an awareness of current government and PKC initiatives.
The successful candidate must be highly self-motivated, confident, and willing to work alongside PKC's engineering team.
Excellent communication skills, both orally and written, are essential.
Design team experience on a range of construction projects would be advantageous.
You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to various locations across Perth and Kinross.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Robert Brown, Lead Officer, M&E Capital Projects by emailing robertbrown@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post.
Diversity is important to us and we welcome applications from everyone.
To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland form.
A confirmed offer of employment will be subject to the outcome of mandatory pre-employment checks.
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