Job Description

On behalf of FCDO, we are looking for a Senior Technical Engineer Outside IR35 on a 12 months contract based Hybrid 2-3 days a week in London



The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners.



DV Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.



As a Senior Technical Engineer , your main responsibilities will be to:

As part of the OED Overseas Maintenance Strategy, support the development of new routes to market to overcome current capacity constraints. Provide technical review and challenge supply chain Procurement Reports submitted as part of the Global Maintenance Programme .Monitor and report on operational delivery by contractors and suppliers across all Global Maintenance Programme activities including review of any draft change requests prior to submission of that request. The successful candidate will work to expand and develop new routes to market to leverage the existing and constrained supply chain. The Senior Technical Engineer will be the technical subject matter expert for the Global Maintenance Programme providing challenge, scrutiny, governance, advice and innovation across the Global Maintenance Programme working closely will all stakeholders to deliver the Global Maintenance Programme to time, quality and value for money. Ad hoc support to the Overseas Maintenance Strategy initiatives in relation to capacity and capability building in the overseas corporate network. From a technical perspective, regularly review the forward maintenance registers (plans) prior to launching the Annual Programme of Works (APW) including review of correct allocation of priority and funding. Ensure full reporting and performance cycles are met by the supply chains, including, where appropriate, attending individual progress and update meetings, reviewing Service Level Agreement (SLA) KPI's, risk and issues logs, budget forecasting and actual expenditure via budget allocations, technical adherence and reporting.

Essential:

Experience in working with construction contracts and completing construction contract administration. Experience using the following forms: NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, Term Services Contract and Professional Services Contract Experienced in procuring teams to deliver intermediate sized lifecycle and building services replacement projects in live or semi live environments. Experience in delivering full HVAC replacements, Electrical Replacements and Building Fabric (roofs and remodelling) is desirable Mechanical or electrical background Be a member of a recognised engineering/technical professional body such as CIBSE, IET, IMechE, IEEE, RICS, CIOB or similar

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.



Disability Confident



As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.



Armed Forces Covenant



FCDO guarantees to interview?veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we?will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.