Electrical Project Lead

Houston Baptist University; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee a range of projects within the Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team. This role, which emphasizes electrical engineering, involves managing the delivery of projects valued between £50k and £500k, ensuring compliance with Parliamentary standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders, develop business cases, and manage project budgets and timelines. If you have a passion for project management and a background in electrical engineering, this opportunity offers a rewarding career at the heart of the UK's democratic system.

Benefits

30 days’ annual leave

Interest free season ticket loan

Bicycle loan

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ L4 in a construction related topic or 5 years equivalent work experience.
• Experience managing key stakeholder relationships and multiple small projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure PMST projects are procured and delivered in compliance with specifications.
• Develop business cases, design, procurement, and handover for projects.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Budget Management

Project Planning

Education

NVQ L4 in Construction

5 Years Equivalent Work Experience

Job description

Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK’s democratic system.

With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen.

• 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST) consists of approximately 130 in-house staff and a large number of contractors who maintain the Parliamentary estates (Commons & Lords). Our remit includes the buildings, engineering systems and furnishings to ensure a fully functioning, safe working environment equipped for the demands of the 21st century. We support both the Houses of Commons and Lords to carry out their work in a clean, comfortable, safe and efficient environment.

PMST has direct interfaces with the other departments supporting the functions of both Houses, i.e. Security; Digital; Safety; Catering; Service Delivery, Strategic Estates and Restoration & Renewal (R&R) and engages with all construction projects across the estate.

The Role

The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of a number of Projects typically around £50k -£500k.

Key duties will be to ensure PMST projects are procured and delivered in compliance with specifications, Parliamentary design standards, CDM regulations, PCD procurement requirements, and the House’s financial regulations, to the satisfaction of the end user.

The postholder will be responsible for developing business cases, design, procurement, construction and handover for a range of Projects across the Parliamentary Estate. Fundamental to this will be the ability to communicate well with an array of stakeholders and clients at various levels of the organisation.

This role is biased toward electrical engineering, meaning that we are looking for a project manager who may have a background in electrical engineering and manage the interfaces/work of other disciplines. The postholder will work alongside other similar project managers.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Review Project requests assigned by the Line Manager.
• Meet with the Requester / Client / End User, agree the full scope of works required and ensure it is accurately recorded. Develop the project brief and co-ordinate any initial associated design/optioneering work (in collaboration with the Property Asset Strategy team).
• Once the full scope of works has been formally agreed, obtain sign off agreement with other Stakeholders – Accommodation, Workspace, Fire, Security, Design Authority, Digital, Conservation, etc as applicable.
• Obtain costings and if necessary, compile, submit and further develop a business case.
• Appoint a design team and manage the design and CDM aspects of the project brief. Undertake all necessary stakeholder engagements to facilitate progression and acceptance of the scope. Manage the programme, budget and quality of the design.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Minimum NVQ L4 in a construction related topic (e.g. Electrical Engineering or Building Services) or 5 years equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrable experience of managing key stakeholder relationships.
• Experience/understanding of Principal Designer and Principal Contractor role.
• Provide evidence of significant experience of managing multiple small/maintenance projects.
• Demonstrable experience of managing budgets.
• Demonstrable experience of project planning with key milestones highlighted.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500 word statement.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.