Building and Civil Engineering Manager

Job Description

LocationLisburn, Northern Ireland BT28 - other DIO office locations in Scotland & Northern Ireland may also be considered.About the jobSummaryJoin the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique.DIO is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work with a diverse range of talent. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated. DIO is a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported enabling our people to flourish, bring greater creativity and innovation to achieve higher organisational performance. We aim to develop and support staff to meet the Departments objectives, and to fulfil their own potential. We promote and support a range of flexible working patterns enabling staff to balance home and work responsibilities and we treat people fairly irrespective of their background. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our 6 staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, Gender Equality, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility and 3 networks dealing with employee wellbeing and support: Speak Safe Volunteers, Mental Health First Aiders and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisers. To help achieve our objectives, we believe in six important values (Safety first, Collaboration, Integrity, Agility, Accountability and Enthusiasm) that underpin our vision and mission. These values equip us for the future and shape how we work together. These values are designed by DIO for DIO. About DIOThe Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is the estate expert for Defence, supporting the armed forces to enable military capability by planning, building, maintaining, and servicing infrastructure. Our responsibilities include: • Plan and deliver major capital projects and lifecycle refurbishment • Provide utilities services • Manage soft facilities management (i.e. cleaning and catering) • Provide a safe place to train • Allocate Service Families Accommodation • Procure and manage routine maintenance and reactive repair • Provide a central register of asset information to advise infrastructure planning • Act as steward of the Defence estate • Provide the unarmed guarding service We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions including head office functions and specialisms such as surveyors, town planners, airfield pavement experts, foresters and construction engineers. We work across the world; in Germany, Cyprus and the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman. You can view our YouTube video to see more about our work Job descriptionThe ChallengeThe Building & Civil Engineering Manager is a key member of the Regional Technical Team which provides multi-disciplinary technical services, support and advice to colleagues and customers involved in the management of the Defence estate in Scotland & Northern Ireland. The post holder will provide services, support and advice in relation to all matters that fall within the technical remit of an experienced Building & Civil Engineering Manager, including in relation to elements that are specifically relevant on the Defence estate. The services, support and advice will be in relation to both hard and soft facilities management, as well as capital works projects delivered by Regional Delivery across the Scotland & Northern Ireland region. The successful applicant will be involved in the mobilisation and steady-state operation of the first of the new Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) hard facilities management contracts, due for award in November 2020. It is envisaged that the successful applicant will take up the post in November 2020 upon the retirement of the current incumbent.ResponsibilitiesDelivery of maintenance and other programmes of work: Support the delivery of the region’s annual programme of revenue and capital works by: developing requirements and solutions in conjunction with project stakeholders; pricing and procurement activity; monitoring delivery of the works by the Industry Partner, including contract administration; supporting project handover and resolution of issues in-use. For higher value and/or higher complexity projects, this may include acting as Project Owner with full accountability for delivery of the project. Contract Compliance and Assurance: Undertake compliance reviews for contracted works, including planned and reactive maintenance, and report findings and make recommendations in the interests of ensuring continuation of statutory and mandatory compliance as well as operational capability. Work with Performance & Engagement colleagues in planning, undertaking and reporting as a result of programmed and reactive assurance checks, including LfE activities. Strategic Compliance: Act as regional focal point for one or more Working Groups responsible for the development and implementation of best practice in relation to the work of the Strategic Compliance Committee (such as Asbestos Management, Fire Safety Systems, and Legionella Management). Safety & Risk Management: Manage the introduction of Building & Civil Engineering related Safety Notices and other related policies within the Region; advise on related risks and work proactively with other stakeholders in the identification, mitigation and closure of risks. Technical Development: Contribute to a strong ethos of team development and continuous improvement through personal development and knowledge sharing. Contract Mobilisation: Support the mobilisation of the new FDIS hard FM contract by working in collaboration with the incoming Supplier to ensure full operational readiness at In-Service Date (currently June 2021). Any other tasks that reasonably fall within the remit of the Regional Technical Team. Desirable Experience & SkillsThe successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: • Significant experience in managing building and civil engineering projects (both Capital and Revenue) within a complex construction, estates or property management environment, including experience in managing property maintenance. • Functional competence at Practitioner level in the Government Property Profession’s competences of Professional / Technical Expertise, and Understanding and complying with Statutory, Regulatory and Professional requirements; both of these in the context of managing mechanical and/or electrical services installations. In addition, the successful c