Job Description

Salary Band:

32,255 - 38,245

Contract type:

Permanent

Band:

C

Location:

Stirling Castle

Working Hours:

Full-time hours

Interview

: In person (online interview may be available on request)


Thank you for your interest in the post of Electrical Works Manager with Historic Environment Scotland that will be based in Stirling Castle. This is a permanent position with a Civil Service Pension Scheme (with an employer contribution of 28% of overall salary) as well as the HES benefits outlined below including 25 days annual leave per year increasing to 30 days after 3 years and 11.5 public holidays.


As Electrical Works Manager, you will be required to manage a team of trade staff working at Stirling Castle ensuring project and routine maintenance programmes are adhered to. This is a chance to join a busy and dedicated team of staff working in one of the highest profiles scheduled ancient monuments and visitor attractions in the country.

Benefits of joining us at Historic Environment Scotland

Enrolment onto a Civil Service Pension scheme - 28% employer contribution 25 days annual leave, pro-rata (increasing to 30 days after 3 years) + 11.5 public holidays Reimbursement for relevant professional subscriptions Support for further education and personal development Study leave for work related courses Flexible working hours (where appropriate) Free entry to all of our properties (with up to three guests) Free entry to English Heritage, Manx and Cadw properties

Key Responsibilities of this role

You will be predominantly office based and responsible for the effective daily deployment of the small team of Monument M&EE staff at Stirling Castle ensuring appropriate personnel, plant and materials are procured to deliver the programme of Electrical works whilst identifying scope to achieve efficiency savings and value for money improvements. Stirling Castle is a key site so attention to detail and presentation to the highest standards must always be maintained. You will have direct involvement in staff recruitment, annual reporting, disciplinary, training and retirement. You will ensure implementation of Historic Environment Scotland's Health and Safety policies daily and ensure these are complied with on site. You will also carry out risk assessments and method statements for planned and routine maintenance work. You will liaise with HES professional and technical staff, Commercial and Tourism teams, and various other parties on technical aspects in support of projects, functions/events and will be required to provide out support at functions when required which can be taken as either Overtime or TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) Supervision and management of Stirling based electrical trades & external M&E contractors within the planned preventative maintenance programme and quality control on work output. Managing electrical building management/heating systems on the site in accordance with current safety regs Assisting district works manager on electrical installation condition reports, surveys and remedial work relating to electrical safety and compliance, which when required may be out of hours which can be taken as either Overtime or Toil (Time off in Lieu). Signing off electrical test and installation certificates Keeping in regular contact with the District Works Manager to report progress of works on site and to make them aware of any issues which may arise. Managing and monitoring health and safety on site in conjunction with colleagues. Participate in the Stirling Regions On-Call Rota approximately once per month or when if possible if cover is needed due to Annual Leave or illness. You will be provided a Works Vehicle (subject to Drivers licence check) when on call along with receiving an on call allowance with the assignment of on call running normally a Monday-Sunday and any Emergency call outs paid at the going Overtime Rate.

Health & Safety role, ensuring proactive implementation of health and safety policies and procedures including:

Managing project and maintenance work in line with current regulations, producing risk assessments/method statements and job folders. Maintaining site documentation up to date including maintenance inspections, reports, and fire folders. Carry out toolbox talks and daily briefings applicable to the works being carried out.

Key requirements of the role:

In order for you to be successful in this post, we will be looking for you to submit a cover letter which addresses how you can meet each of the essential and desirable criteria (in up to 1,200 words), using examples of where you have demonstrated these criteria previously. Please ensure that you provide real life examples for each of the criteria to be considered for this post. You can use examples of how you have met this criteria from your work life, home life, education or volunteer experience. Guidance on what should be included in your

Cover Letter and CV

can be found

here

.

Essential:

Knowledge and experience of current electrical regulations/18 th Edition Knowledge of IT (Outlook, Word and Excel) Knowledge of Health and Safety best practice Experience of staff management or supervision
We are dedicated to building a workforce which is reflective of diversity within Scotland. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity. In support of our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.


We want every candidate to have the best chance to succeed during the recruitment process. If you require your application in an alternative format, please reach out to us via email at recruit@hes.scot or call our Head Office at 0131 668 8600 and speak to a member of our People Team.


Please note that, at this time, we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship as part of the recruitment process, therefore you must have current right to work in the UK to be considered for a post.