Building Compliance Engineer

at  Heriot Watt University

Grade and Salary : Grade 7 £36,023 - £45,585.00
FTE and working pattern: 35 Hours Weekly, Initial 12 Month Contract
Organisation Name: Estates and Facilities

DESIRABLE

• Demonstrable experience of managing demanding servicing and inspection contracts.
This job description is intended as a flexible framework which outlines the key general areas of activity in your position. Other activities may be required which are not outlined above but which are appropriate to the position and grade. Your personal objectives (Forward Job Plan) will also set out specific tasks and objectives for you to achieve, including objectives to help your career development.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Reporting to the Operations Manager for Buildings Compliance, the post holder will help to ensure that the university estates are maintained and meet all statutory building compliance requirements. The post holder will assist the Operations Manager in keeping and creating appropriate records up to date in all statutory building compliance areas and to assist in the co-ordination of the compliance teams activities on Heriot Watt’s campus. The post holder will be responsible for contract management for procured contracts mainly covering servicing and inspections for LOLER, PUWER, Pressure Systems, Risk Assessments, and Work Instructions. You will be responsible for managing the Universities external mechanical compliance service and inspection contracts and support the University in completing remedial actions following service and inspection visits. You will ensure all compliance and legislative PPMs are set up and communicated to stakeholders with robust task lists and frequencies aligned to statutory guidance. Ensure all mechanical site drawings and documents are up to date and readily accessible and prepare reports for and update the Operation Manager.

SUMMARY OF KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties and responsibilities below are the main aspects of the position, but these may vary based on the requirements of the Operations Manager.

• Assist the Compliance team to deliver a programme of statutory compliance maintenance, minor works and remedial maintenance tasks.
• Effective communication with nominated contractors to ensure that the compliance service meets the expectations for stakeholders and enhances the student experience.
• Assist the Compliance Team in ensuring that the Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems have up to date assets, records and work tasks, which are in line with changes in legislation and best practices.Ensure Statutory Building Compliance PPM
• ‘s are completed in accordance with best practice and current regulations. Take responsibility for the effective delivery of the service and inspection insurance contracts for Electrical, LOLER, PUWER and Pressure Systems and other related statutory building compliance related contracts subject to business needs.
• Plan and organise own duties effectively and efficiently (days and weeks ahead) to meet service requirements.Assist the Operations Manager with organising access, work permits and contractor campus inductions and reviewing RAMS for contractors visiting Heriot Watt’s campus
• ‘s and ensure all contractors have submitted appropriate RAMS/SSoW related to task prior to work commencing on campus.
• Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment.
• Communicate regularly with line manager, compliance team and liaise with staff, students, visitors and University services.
• Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received.

• The post holder will develop excellent knowledge and understanding of local systems and procedures particular to buildings on campus. Day to day functions are broadly carried out on using own initiative and in close liaison with the Operations Manager and wider compliance team and other Estates colleagues.Work in line with university policies and procedures, make decisions on routine matters in the absence of the Operations manager including escalating matters to the Duty Manager or appropriate department, as appropriate.