Mechanical & Electrical Lead

GCHQ; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a subject matter expert in mechanical and electrical systems to support vital infrastructure projects. In this role, you will ensure technical standards are upheld while leading a small team and engaging in diverse projects that contribute to national security. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, including a robust pension scheme and ample annual leave, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a fulfilling role, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan

Excellent Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-Site Gym

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems is essential.
• Experience in maintaining and installing M&E building systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical standards for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Review new building designs and provide technical analysis.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Analytical Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

EngTech Qualification

Test and Inspection of Electrical Installation City & Guilds

Job description

Cheltenham, Manchester

Job Summary

At GCHQ, we rely on our infrastructure to support the systems that keep the UK safe and secure.

As a subject matter expert (SME), you’ll lean on your experience with mechanical and electrical systems to ensure technical standards are met and maintained. Whether you’re working alone, alongside other SMEs, or with the Technical Assurance team, you’ll oversee our entire estate.

Job Description

You could be reviewing new building designs or offering technical analysis of infrastructure issues (and anything in between), relying on your knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems to provide sound technical solutions. The unique and varied projects you’ll work on means that no two days will be the same as you play a significant role in our important mission.

It’s likely that you’ll take on some line management duties for a small number of team members, guiding, supporting and leading them in their responsibilities. You may also be required to work extended hours for short periods of time, which will be covered by overtime payments. Infrequent travel within the UK and limited overseas travel should be expected.

You could be reviewing new building designs or offering technical analysis of infrastructure issues (and anything in between), relying on your knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems to provide sound technical solutions. The unique and varied projects you’ll work on means that no two days will be the same as you play a significant role in our important mission.

It’s likely that you’ll take on some line management duties for a small number of team members, guiding, supporting and leading them in their responsibilities. You may also be required to work extended hours for short periods of time, which will be covered by overtime payments. Infrequent travel within the UK and limited overseas travel should be expected.

Person specification

A good working knowledge of mechanical and electrical (M&E) building systems, such as HVAC and HV/LV distribution systems, is essential. Ideally we are looking for someone with a good record in mechanical and electrical building systems who is considered a SME in their current role and has suitable qualifications such as AP electrical or mechanical. However, training is available within the role to reach an appropriate level so we will consider relevant experience and suitable qualifications such as Test and Inspection of Electrical Installation City & Guilds qualification or an equivalent facilities management mechanical qualification.

You’ll have practical knowledge and several years’ physical experience of maintaining, installing and assuring M&E building systems. Plus, you’ll be an analytical problem-solver with strong attention to detail, who takes a methodical approach to tasks. Experience of leading a small team would also be beneficial.

A full UK driving license is essential for this role.

To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are:

• we will interview all candidates who meet our minimum requirement of having a EngTech Qualification (or equivalent) under the UK-SPEC framework. Further details of UK-SPEC framework can be found
• you will be required to meet the minimum pass mark for the questions which explore your motivation to work for the organisation and this particular role
  
  

Alongside your salary of £53,496, GCHQ contributes £15,497 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

You’ll receive a starting salary of £53,496 plus other benefits including:

• 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays
• opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
• an interest-free season ticket loan
• an excellent pension scheme
• a cycle to work scheme
• facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
• paid parental and adoption leave
  
  

Selection process details

GCHQ are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme.This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people.Being Disability Confident, we aim to offer a fair and proportionate number of person-to-person interviews to any candidate who self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role.This is our ‘Offer of Interview’ (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are:

• we will interview all candidates who meet our minimum requirement of having a EngTech Qualification (or equivalent) under the UK-SPEC framework. Further details of UK-SPEC framework can be found
• you will be required to meet the minimum pass mark for the questions which explore your motivation to work for the organisation and this particular role
  
  

There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best, see our website for information on reasonable adjustments (link) we can offer.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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