Building Maintenance Officer Electrical (HPTO)

NICS; Belfast; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Belfast is seeking a Building Maintenance Officer Electrical. In this role, you will manage electrical services across public properties, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards. This position requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience along with relevant qualifications in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering. The role offers a competitive salary and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in electrical planned maintenance or design within buildings.
• Experience in commercial accommodation, educational or healthcare facilities.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical PPM services and supervise contractors.
• Ensure compliance with quality and industry standards.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships in the client estate.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Project Management

Education

A Level 4 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

A Level 5 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Job description

Building Maintenance Officer Electrical (HPTO)

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCEDoF provides the NICS and other public bodies with money, staff, professional services and business support systems, helping them to deliver excellent, value for money public services. The department is committed to deliver effective and efficient public services.DoF has approximately 3,500 permanent staff. The Department’s overall aim is to help NICS departments make the most appropriate and effective use of resources and services for the benefit of the community. It does this by managing public money, supporting our people, transforming and innovating, providing evidence and insights and delivering public services.More details on the role of, and services provided by DoF can be found at www.finance-ni.gov.uk.CONSTRUCTION AND PROCUREMENT DELIVERYConstruction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) is a business area within DoF. CPD plays a leading role in providing value for money procurement solutions for construction works, supplies and services across the NICS and the wider public sector. CPD comprises six divisions:Policy and Performance DivisionSupplies and Services DivisionConstruction DivisionProperty Services DivisionCommercial DeliveryProperties DivisionMore information about CPD can be found at Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) Department of Finance (finance-ni.gov.uk)

Responsibilities

• The management, direction & supervision of electrical related PPM services in a wide range of public sector properties including the management and allocation of work.
• The delivery of remedial and other projects associated with electrical PPM services and planned maintenance projects.
• Monitor, assess and report on the quality of contractor service delivery by various means including on-site inspections, reviewing contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), consultation with clients, etc.
• Review and update asset database, adding and removing clients, properties and services as required.
• Directing and supervising contractors in undertaking works.
• Advising clients on a variety of electrical related issues including planned preventative maintenance and sustainable development.
• Liaising with other professional and technical staff in the division and with client representatives to effectively maintain the client’s property estate to ensure satisfactory use for intended purpose and value for money.
• Compliance with current industry standards, legislation and associated regulations.
• Maintaining branch performance and client delivery in compliance with all statutory, health and safety, policy, good practice requirements and associated guidance.
• Compliance with public sector procurement policy.
• The production of feasibility reports, designs and contract managing minor works, reactive and remedial projects.
• Maintaining and continuously developing professional knowledge and competence to provide a leading source of expertise and authoritative advice and ensure high professional standards and decision making.
• Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
• Contributing to NICS reform and contributing towards business improvement activities where appropriate.Any other relevant duties as required by line management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Applicants must, by the closing date for applications:1) (a) A Level 4 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• AND(b) A minimum of 3 years’ experience in:the delivery of electrical planned, preventative maintenance/remedials works, within buildings.orthe design of electrical services within buildings.
• includes: office accommodation, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, complex multi-occupancy housing developments, retail facilities, or other sectors of similar scope, technical complexity and regulatory requirements,
• but would exclude domestic properties.
• OR2) (a) A Level 5 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• AND(b) a minimum of 2 years’ experience in:the delivery of electrical planned, preventative maintenance /remedials works, within buildings;orthe design of electrical services within buildings.
• includes: office accommodation, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, complex multi-occupancy housing developments, retail facilities, or other sectors of similar scope, technical complexity and regulatory requirements,
• but would exclude domestic properties.
• OR3) (a) A Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• AND(b) a minimum of 1 years’ experience in:the delivery of electrical planned, preventative maintenance /remedials works, within buildings;orthe design of electrical services within buildings.
• includes: office accommodation, educational facilities, healthcare facilities, complex multi-occupancy housing developments, retail facilities, or other sectors of similar scope, technical complexity and regulatory requirements
• but would exclude domestic properties.

Further Information

NICS Application form only, Vacancy closing date Friday 10th October 2025 at 12 noon.Applications from Protestants, females, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post.The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Application Information

Visit the recruitment service website www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk (Please quote reference number: IRC317541)

Vacancy ID 1735907 Job ref. IRC317541 Job Sector Public Sector,Business, Policy and Projects Area Belfast Location Belfast, Clare House, 303 Airport Road West Salary £37,694 to £38,990 per annum No. vacancies 2 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 37 Published date 22/09/2025 Closing date 10/10/2025 Worktime Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm