This is a unique opportunity to join DIO as the Technical Manager working as part of the Regional Technical Team (RTT) for Regional Delivery Scotland and Northern Ireland (RD S&NI). The RTT is a specialist team who provides technical guidance and expertise to support the delivery of both maintenance services and new construction projects across the Defence Estate as part of the Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) contract. As Technical Manager, you will work closely with Facility Management and Project Delivery colleagues, industry partners, contractors and suppliers providing technical leadership and advice. Working across a broad range of construction projects, you will ensure regulatory compliance with building standards, adherence to planned and preventative maintenance schedules and specifications and the management of safety alerts whilst improving sustainability and quality of the defence estate. This is an exciting, varied and interesting role. Key responsibilities include: Support an ethos of continuous improvement in technical compliance by providing expert advice and guidance across the Region. Resolution of technical challenges, including contractual interpretation of technical standards, and implementation of solutions. Management of the Safety Alert process across the Region, engaging with and holding to account, suppliers, operational teams, and Customers end users; to identify and manage health and safety risks. Manage and oversee maintenance schedules, leading and conducting reviews as necessary to ensure effective implementation. Conduct data analysis utilising various information systems to drive improvement of asset and contract management. Use Facilities Condition Management tools to analysis and identify equipment and infrastructure life cycle replacement. Monitor and report the progress of Regional Technical Team assurance checks and resulting actions. Ensure consideration and implementation of findings as appropriate including generation of Assurance Reports, issuing of Early Warnings, organising and managing the Risk Reduction process. Assist with standardisation of in-house technical publications such as (Joint Service Publications, Technical Standards/Bulletins, Safety Alerts, and Information Notices) through engagement and feedback with various DIO departments. Support delivery of new build and refurbishment projects and drive quality control improvements through desktop, site inspections as well as taking the lead with BIM/COBie. Represent the Region at national technical compliance working groups, promoting coherence and coordinating input of multidisciplinary colleagues within the Regional Technical Team. Develop effective working relationships with the Technical Services Team specialists ensuring the Region benefits from the timely advice, as well as developing the regions technical capabilities through knowledge sharing. Conduct periodic reviews to confirm suitability and adequacy of management plans produced by supply chain. With projects based at military sites across Scotland and Northern Ireland, travel will be required to inspect buildings, infrastructure and projects, many of these sites are remote so a driving license is essential. This position is advertised at 37 hours per week. Due to the nature of this role it is not suitable for part time working or job share. Person specification We are seeking a highly capable and technically proficient individual who is experienced in the delivery of estate, construction or facilities management. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with the ability to lead and support stakeholders and contractors working across complex estate. Experience: Minimum 5 years experience working in one or more construction disciplines together with a proven track record of working with construction and maintenance standards, their implementation and compliance monitoring. In addition: Proven track record delivering facilities management services and projects including maintenance, refurbishments, new builds and infrastructure upgrades, Strong working knowledge of current Legislation, Building Standards andRegulations. Skilled in resolving contractual and technical issues, conducting site inspections and assuring the quality of project outcomes. Competent in using asset management systems and digital tools/systems. Previous experience of project management within either construction or facility management environment is also desirable Qualifications: Degree educated in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineer, Building & Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar OR Alternatively, BTEC/ SQAHNVQ or SCOTVEC HNC/HND together with substantial relevant & recent experience in construction, infrastructure or equivalent. Memberships: Having attained or be working towards professional membership of a recognised construction or engineering related Professional Body from the Government Property Career Framework (e.g. RIBA, RICS, ICE, IET, CIBSE, IMechE, CIOB or engineering related discipline. Technical: Candidates will apply their technical and contractual expertise to real-world challenges to support the delivery of services and projects ensuring they are safe, legal and compliant. Driving Licence: A full driving licence is essential. Post holders will be required to travel to sites covered by the post and access to sites by public transport is not always possible given geography/logistics of the Region. Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confident decision-maker with a proactive approach to risk and compliance Collaborative leadership style with the ability to guide and motivate stakeholders Comfortable working in operational and secure environments. Licences Driving Licence: A full driving licence is essential. Post holders will be required to travel to sites covered by the post and access to sites by public transport is not always possible given geography/logistics of the Region. Qualifications Degree educated in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineer, Building & Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar OR Alternatively, BTEC/ SQAHNVQ or SCOTVEC HNC/ HND together with substantial relevant & recent experience in a construction, infrastructure or engineering related discipline. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Government Property Career Framework: Technical Skills 5 Analytical Decision Making Practitioner level. Government Property Career Framework: Technical Skills 10 - Health and Safety, Compliance and Inclusion Practitionerlevel Benefits Alongside your salary of 44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes 12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service. Enhanced Parental Leave. Most sites have free car parking, Sports & Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements. The post does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period. Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed. Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. 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At application you will be assessed against the following: Experience CV: to include Job History and Full Qualification details and previous skills and experience Personal Statement: In no more than 500 words, provide a personal statement of suitability to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements At interview you will be assessed against the following: Behaviours : Leadership Communicating and Influencing Changing and Improving Technical : Government Property Career Framework: Technical Skills 5 Analytical Decision Making Practitioner level. Government Property Career Framework: Technical Skills 10 - Health and Safety, Compliance and Inclusion Practitionerlevel. We want to offer opportunities to all candidates who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isn't always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. It is also possible that we may offer similar lower graded role/s to reserve candidates or, if no reserves are appointed, candidates that meet the lower grade criteria in merit order. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk. As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. 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Northern Ireland For jobs based in Northern Ireland, applications are welcome from all sectors of the community, but members from the Roman Catholic community are particularly welcomed, as this group is currently underrepresented in our workforce. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Douglas Stuart Email : douglas.stuart111@mod.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk Further information Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk. Attachments DIO Candidate Information Guide Opens in new window (pdf, 1963kB) Candidate Information Pack Opens in new window (docx, 31kB) EXTERNAL PACK Opens in new window (pdf, 1562kB)