Field Operations Technical and Contractual Advisor (FOTCA) - 31328
Field Operations Technical and Contractual Advisor (FOTCA) - 31328
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Job Description
In Wessex we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.
Job Description
In Wessex we want to create a diverse workplace where people are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where jointly we all grow and learn together.
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
This role, which is in the Operations Department, is to provide management, supervision and support of asset operation and maintenance activities.
Key activities comprise:
* Select, plan and manage contractors to deliver our annual routine and intermittent maintenance programme within prescribed time/cost/quality constraints.
* Understand and assure asset maintenance quality standards.
* Develop and deliver an optimised maintenance programme which utilises a blended model of internal and external delivery that seeks to contract out low cost/low consequence (e.g. grass or hedge cutting) or specialist activities (confined space survey or areal tree work) to achieve maximum value for money.
* The management of external delivery through setting up and administering contracts with our Framework suppliers, using NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts; assuring time/cost/quality standards and health, safety, wellbeing and environment standards.
* Reduce risk for the Environment Agency in asset operation and asset response through the strengthening of supplier support in asset operation as well as supporting Field staff in excising with or without supply partner participation.
* Communicate effectively with others in everyday working relationships. Able to build cross-functional network of colleagues and peers internally and externally.
* Build and utilise a network of Area and National colleagues to share, disseminate and embed best practice.
* Active participant in steering groups and National projects that affect the future ways of working within Field Operations.
* Contribute to our incident response capabilities by holding a duty role.
The team
You will be part of the Area Operations Local Delivery Team, reporting to a Local Delivery Lead. You’ll work with Asset Performance Teams, Field Operations Teams, MEICA teams and other asset managers.
You will work with a great team of people with a wealth of expertise and experience who are passionate about what they do.
You will work collaboratively with external partners to deliver part of our routine and intermittent maintenance programmes across Wessex Area.
Experience/skills Required
We’re looking for candidates with experience of working with both internal and external delivery teams. You will be an aspiring technical leader with whole life-cycle asset management experience.
Required:
* Experience of managing health, safety and wellbeing, including statutory legalisation.
* Experience in managing contractors and NEC contract management.
* Knowledge and experience in Asset Management; experience in operating, maintaining and responding to an asset portfolio
* Ability to resource, prioritise and deliver a work programme, able to spot innovation and efficiency opportunities.
* Experience of managing projects or contracts, working within governance structures, reporting on progress and management of exceptions.
* Ability to lead people providing clear direction, instruction and guidance
* Experience of financial planning and management, including monitoring, forecasting and reporting spend.
* Full driving licence
Desirable:
* Knowledge of the operational and maintenance requirements of FCRM assets
* Experience in technical leadership or people management skills
Contact and additional information
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Please see the candidate pack for more information on how you can support this.
The role will be based at either Bridgwater, Blandford, Chippenham, or Bradney, with flexible home working included. As a dispersed team, there is a need to travel between offices and depots, and to operational sites, across Wessex Area.
Flexible working arrangements are in place to support your work/life balance.
Interviews will be held in either Bridgwater or Blandford during w/c 4 August
For more information about the role please contact Kevin Woodley kevin.woodley@environment-agency.gov.uk
Competence 1
Delivers Results Through Others
Description
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Please give an example of when you have secured resources and managed the activities of others to deliver results. How did you identify, select and appoint those resources? How did you provide timely support to reduce risk to delivery?
Competence 2
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Description
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Please give an example of when you have improved financial performance and efficiency of an activity or a project. How did you monitor progress against budget constraints and quality standards to ensure compliance with deliverables received? What actions did you take if you needed to bring expenditure and/or quality back on target?
Competence 3
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Please give an example of when you have proactively confronted difficult situations where major decisions were required to be made, maybe quickly, or with incomplete information, or identified risks to delivery, taking appropriate action to resolve issues, and escalating where appropriate. What was the issue, and how did you identify it? What did you do and what was the outcome?
Competence 4
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Description
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Ensures that risks are controlled safely and effectively.
Please give an example of when you have effectively and proportionately controlled risk to people’s Health Safety & Wellbeing. What legislation was applicable, what approach did you take, and what process did you employ?
Role specific license requirements
Full UK Driving Licence
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
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