Authorising Engineer (Technical Assurance)

EMCOR Group (UK) Plc
Stevenage
3 weeks ago
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Location: HertfordshireSalary: Competitive + car allowanceWorking hours: 0900 to 1700Benefits: Health cover, 25 Days Holiday + BH, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme)About EMCOR UK:At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to create a better world at work. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.The Authorising Engineer ensures compliance with statutory and legislative requirements for electrical and mechanical systems. This involves developing and auditing Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), conducting risk-based technical audits to identify and address technical risks, providing technical support, mentorship and assessment of Authorised Persons and Competent Persons and enhancing technical compliance and assurance by identifying improvement opportunities across all related technical disciplines.Professional Technical Assurance Support:Provide expert technical assurance support to the GSK, assisting the Head of Technical Operations through the Senior AuthorisingEngineer (SAE) across the People, Policy, and Process pillars.Provide wider AE support to the EUK Utilities, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences and Industrial and Manufacturing sector as required bythe Operations Director.People:Develop and deliver the EMCOR UK (EUK) Technical and Safety Competency Management System (CMS) across the GSK estate,including identifying, assessing, and periodically monitoring and auditing Authorised Persons (AP) and Competent Persons (CP).Undertake EUKs audit and assurance plan by conducting professional technical compliance audits, identifying corrective actions, andensuring their closure and reporting.Provide AP support to mitigate priority resilience risks as needed.Develop discipline-specific consultancy activities for the GSK account, as requested.Collaborate with other Authorising Engineers to enhance EUKs technical service offerings, including the GSK Supply Chain Partners(SCP) technical onboarding process.Policy:Ensure EUKs Significant Risk Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) across the GSK estate are suitable, sufficient, and compliant with technical,safety, and legislative standards through regular reviews with the Safety, Quality, and Risk (SQR) and Technical and Assurance teams.Create, develop, deliver and refine technical assurance files, logbooks, policy and training documents, and other Integrated ManagementSystem (IMS) documentation as required.Develop technical publications relevant to the GSK estate, incorporating industry best practices from leading organisations such as IET,CIBSE, REFCOM, GASSAFE, BESA, SFG20, and BSRIA.Develop and deliver GSK technical communication plans, including forums, flyers, toolbox talks, Learning from Experience (LFE) andupdates, as required.Processes:Support the Technical and Safety Assurance Manager (TSAM) in updating the Technical Assurance Group database, registers, andtrackers with GSK account details for progress reporting during weekly/monthly reviews.Assist the SAE and TSAM in drafting, peer reviewing, approving, and publishing new technical documentation, including ComplianceBulletins, Directives, and Alerts across the GSK estate.Conduct horizon scanning activities by participating in industry body webinars and other communications.Provide technical support for technical and safety incidents as required.No direct reports but a requirement to work closely and collaboratively with all members of the GSK and wider sector account basedtechnical teams and Central Technical Assurance colleagues.Functional Authority over account/sector AP and CPs for matters relating to technical assurance.Role reports directly into the SAE for independent assurance outputs.GSK Head of Engineering & Risk Management (and Operations Director for wider sector requirements) holds Functional Authority for thedelivery of day-to-day operational technical assurance requirements.No direct reports but a requirement to work closely and collaboratively with all members of the GSK and wider sector account basedtechnical teams and Central Technical Assurance colleagues.Functional Authority over account/sector AP and CPs for matters relating to technical assurance.Role reports directly into the SAE for independent assurance outputs.GSK Head of Engineering & Risk Management (and Operations Director for wider sector requirements) holds Functional Authority for thedelivery of day-to-day operational technical assurance requirements.Person SpecificationEssential Experience:Demonstrable AE/AP knowledge with relevant operation and maintenance experience.Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of technical, safety and risk management, including current safety issues, legislation, management, and ISO standards.Working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO9001 and ISO45001) with a high degree of procedural, technical, and HSEcompliance.Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on technical management issues.Experience in advising businesses on good practice technical management.Excellent skills in collaborating with internal and external customers, including local authorities, regulators, and suppliers on complexissues.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage at all levels.Proficient in IT, including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Smartsheets, and Visio.Experience of operating in a Media/broadcasting environment (desirable).Education/Training:Minimum:Minimum HND-level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, a similar technical field, or equivalent technical/engineeringexperience.HV/LV AP and AE qualifications.Recognised safety qualification (e.g. IOSH certification, SMSTS, CSCS etc) or a willingness to obtain.Desirable:Hold IEng professional status, with a strong desire to work towards CEng status (IET, IMECHE, CIBSE, etc.).Mechanical AP/AE qualifications.CMI Level 5 in Management & Leadership (or equivalent).Behaviours:Demonstrates strong moral and personal integrity.Proficient communicator, motivator, and influencer.Versatile and adaptive approach to achieving goals.Strong attributes in managing people, including professional development and conflict management.High level of organisational ability; skilled at planning, prioritising, and managing tasks and resources efficiently.Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for their actions.Dedicated to safe practices and methods of working, while promoting EUKs Just Culture approach.UK wide travel will be required.Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence.Participation required in corporate induction, learning and ongoing professional development.Required to wear corporate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Attendance at Sector and Central EMCOR UK technical leadership meetings and business updates as required.To have a professional approach to work alongside our prestige customers.See outline organisational arrangements over the page.At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.Join us in building a better world at work.TPBN1_UKTJ

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