Senior (Design) Mechanical Engineer

The postholder shall provide support to the SPS Estates Head of Professional and Technical Services – providing strategic direction for and delivering mechanical building services design advice service on behalf of Estates and Technical Services, progressing initiatives as requested. The postholder shall act as design champion and ensure that a standard suite of suitable design standards are available and kept under review, providing project specific guidance, advice and assistance in the delivery of projects with the aim to ensuring the delivery of high quality outcomes; promotion of quality design in its role in contributing to the aims of the SPS and in ensuring delivery positive outcomes for the users of the SPS buildings and estate; and co-ordinating business and design improvement initiatives, including transition to Net Zero. The job shall include maintaining contact with UK, other prison and judicial authorities, other governmental groups (Scottish and UK) and advisory organisations.

To provide technical support to Project Managers and Estates Maintenance teams on design, operation, maintenance and safety of mechanical systems including but not limited to building HVAC, plumbing & fire protection. Undertake inspections of installed systems and audits of working practices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and ensure safe operating conditions are maintained.

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• Strategy – Inputting into development plans, option and feasibility studies, research and investigations to develop strategic and / or specific responses to Estates business needs.
  
• Resource Management – Overseeing the provision of an internally resourced design service in support of business cases, new developments, initiatives and minor projects. Undertaking the management of any external consultants appointed to provide design or other professional services; directing design commissions in support of projects where appropriate; and overseeing the direct appointment and management of consultants for specific appointments and tasks.
  
• Design Standards – Developing and maintaining the set of SPS Estates Design Standards including specialist systems and specifications. Using a continuous improvement process and gathering data from a number of sources and, working with other Estates specialists, maintaining the standards up to date reflecting SPS requirements and best practice; disseminating information as required regarding content and use of standards; and initiating the development of new standards as required.
  
• Project Assistance – Tailoring design standards to meet specific project needs - Inputting into initial stages of projects at business case and feasibility stages; assisting appointed Project Sponsors and Project Managers throughout design stages, attending design meetings as required; advising on design needs and co-ordination, assessing design outputs and deliverables, assisting in the preparation of tender documentation, tender / proposal evaluation and providing continual assistance through construction and handover / commissioning stages, in regards to design and installation issues.
  
• Maintenance Support – In support of Area Maintenance Managers, local and HQ maintenance teams, the post holder shall provide a specialist advice service to ensure maintenance regimes are appropriate and compliant; provide advice on defects or failures; assist in the development of maintenance specifications; ensuring surveys, tests and checks are undertaken to ensure that installed systems meet statutory requirements and comply with industry standards; undertake periodic audits of maintenance systems and records.
  
• Specialist Knowledge – Knowledge and experience to ensure SPS’s mechanical and HVAC systems remain compliant, providing knowledge of the SPS estate and systems for input into FOI’s, investigations and enquiries as well as supporting Climate Change Team with delivery of Net Zero and degasification of establishments. Maintaining expert knowledge of Scottish Government strategies and policies relating to the built environment, planning and construction, building standards and related statutory legislation. Developing contacts with other SG or UK governmental organisations including MOJ / NOMS / Home Office, HMPS, NIPS, police and other security or custody related organisations. In addition, initiating trials of new products and providing investigation reports.
  

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• SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Competencies for Success Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are eight, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them, you will be assessed on those identified as key to role.
  
• Qualification Requirements – Degree level qualification in a relevant Mechanical discipline. (Essential)
  
• Member of a relevant professional body. (Essential)
  
• Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements – Design: Comprehensive experience of Mechanical Building Services design, design management and process, specially related to significant infrastructure projects. Demonstrating your ability to negotiate with and positively influence others to achieve desired project outputs and deliverables. (Essential)
  
• Strategy – Experience in undertaking, researching and developing strategic and / or specific responses to an estates business needs. (Essential)
  
• Specialist Knowledge – Specialist knowledge of mechanical building systems related to Climate Change and Zero Direct emissions. (Essential)
  
• Design Standards – Experience of defining and setting technical standards and monitoring performance, progress and delivery, initiating corrective actions and improvements as required. (Desirable)
  
• Behaviour Requirements – Relationships & Collaboration, Listen & Communicate, Plan & Organise
  
• Selection method 1 – Presentation
  
• Selection method 2 – Interview