Electrical Project Surveyor

Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week. Your working days will be Monday to Friday 8.00 - 16.00.

We are looking to appoint an electrical project surveyor to join our Planned Maintenance service, to predominantly work within the Mechanical & Electrical team to help with the domestic electrical rewire programme.

 
What will I be doing?

You will take responsibility for surveying domestic properties where a rewire is required and create work packages that are used by the contractor and potentially working on other streams of work. Day to day activities of the contractor will also be your responsibility having to work in collaboration with contractor and BCC staff to ensure the project/s are carried out effectively, giving support and guidance where necessary, to ensure safe and high-quality maintenance programmes and installations are carried out to properties within the City council housing stock.


You will need to take responsibility of projects to ensure that all relevant Health and Safety, CDM regulations responsibilities are adhered to by external contractors reporting issues to their line manager.

What do I need to have?

Experience in electrical and construction surveying is essential to the post. An understanding of project management is desirable as you will need to work with the contractor to help supervise 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.  

We need someone who has experience and or qualifications in the electrical industry and it is recommended that they have gained a Level 3 qualification in the related engineering background. You will have practical experience in helping to run construction projects. You should have the drive to take the initiative to introduce innovations and to keep continually improving the service we offer to our residents.

We would like an individual who is willing to learn and understand new technologies and be keen to help BCC with its target of reducing its Carbon output by 2030. You will be expected to communicate any understanding or knowledge to BCC residents, staff and contractors.

You will require a full valid driving license and use of own vehicle for this role.

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 flexitime, 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.

 
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.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Shortlisting will take place the week commencing 4th May.

Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 18^th of May.

If you would like any more information after reading the job advert along with the attached Job Description and Person Specification then please contact Jason Williams - 07760998723 jason.williams@bristol.gov.uk

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. 

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.