Project Engineer (Electrical)

We are looking to appoint a Project Engineer to join our Planned Maintenance service, to work within the team to deliver on electrical installation and maintenance programmes of work as well as other M&E related areas within social housing.

The postholders responsibility as part of a team will be for contract management and compliance on multiple streams of work electrical installations and other M&E related packages, which could include door entry systems, warden call systems, fibre installation and domestic electrical testing.

To achieve this, they will need experience and or qualifications in the Electrical industry and it is recommended that they have gained a Level 4 qualification in the related engineering background. The postholder will need to drive forward delivery of programmes of work and ensure they achieve ambitious standards for our residents and also ensure health and safety is maintained to Bristol City Councils highest standards. The postholder will need strong contract management skills and the ability to build good work relationships with BCC’s contractors and internal workforce.

What will I be doing?

Experience in electrical maintenance works, particularly within social housing will be required for the post with particular knowledge of domestic electrical testing. Project management is essential as the post holder will need to work with multiple contractors to help manage day to day activities. The role will require monitoring of contracts to ensure consistent high standards and best value for money is achieved for BCC and its residents. The post holder will need experience of procuring contracts working with local authority procurement and legal teams and have the ability to assist writing specifications, contract documents and necessary reports. It will be expected that the person is able to manage budgets with accurate data and be able to present this to their line manager for reporting purposes.

The post holder will need to take responsibility of multiple projects to ensure that all relevant Health and Safety, CDM regs responsibilities are adhered to by in house and external contractors reporting issues to their line manager. They will also need to ensure they are compliant with CDM and ensure they are aware of their responsibilities. The post holder will need to have a good understanding of electrical compliance and the importance of the golden thread of information.  

What do I need to have?

We need someone who holds a relevant recognised engineering qualification equivalent to Degree or HNC standard in electrical engineering, building services and or extensive practical relevant experience, including membership of a professional body. You should have the drive to take the initiative to introduce innovations to keep continually improving the service we offer to our residents.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future. Teamwork will be a key attribute and is highly valued within the team. Fellow engineers, supervisors and management will be there to support any team member as we work towards BCCs goals.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.