AMS PSR

On behalf of DWP, we are looking for a Technical Oversight Hard FM Manager (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract which is a hybrid role so does require up to 3 days a week in the nearest DWP hub - Birmingham, Blackpool, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Sheffield offices

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives.

Lead accountability for ensuring oversight of processes and standards related to building services (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire, Asbestos, Legionella and Security). This is delivered by supporting Estates colleagues on technical, engineering and building services matters on the key asset risks such as Fire, Water, Asbestos, Gas, Electricity, Lifts and Ventilation systems.

As a Technical Oversight Hard FM Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Supporting Estates in the identification and technical advice on specifications / systems required for building services installations (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire, Asbestos, Legionella and Security). and their safety features and requirements to meet legal compliance.
• Work closely with stakeholders across Estates Design Standards, Service Delivery, Policy and Compliance and Projects Team & other internal/external stakeholders to provide review and support.
• Responsible for the oversight and management of contracts relating to Fire & Water risk assessments and Asbestos management (Carveout Suppliers).
• Provides technical support and oversight to address areas of dispute with the Supply Chain in relation to technical activities
• Supporting Estates in the identification and technical advice on specifications / systems required for building services installations (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire, Asbestos, Legionella and Security). and their safety features and requirements to meet legal compliance.
• Provides technical support and oversight to address areas of dispute with the Supply Chain in relation to technical activities

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience across facilities management hard services with a focus on the technical element and skillset
• Working and tangible knowledge of Building Services including Fire, Water and Asbestos, to be able to understand how supply chains operate across building services.
• Detailed and extensive tangible knowledge/experience of Facilities Management Services, building asset types and their significance on legal compliance and operational impact.
• Experience in working with partner organisations and supporting effective decision making leading to improved performance.
• Influential and able to lead key senior stakeholders, colleagues and customers towards commercial solutions that give a balance of optimal performance whilst delivering on business and portfolio strategy
• Demonstrable experience of acting as technical oversight within the Facilities Management Arena
• Previous experience of developing cost-effective solutions to ensure continued compliance within the business

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the use of CAFM systems. (Concept etc)
• Extensive experience of using data to identify trends (Power BI)
• Extensive Microsoft experience and knowledge
• An accredited Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in engineering or technology, or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Membership of an accredited professional organisation (MIET, MIWFM IAM etc.)

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".