Technical Services Officer; Mechanical

Join Kirklees Council as a Technical Services Officer (Mechanical)

Are you an experienced Technical Services Officer (Mechanical) looking for a new challenge? Kirklees Council is seeking a dedicated Technical Services Officer to join our Mechanical Design team. Please see the Kirklees website for more information regarding the job and to apply.

About Our Team:

Our Technical Services team at Kirklees Council is dedicated to delivering high-quality mechanical design services across a diverse range of projects. We manage and deliver construction-related projects, including new builds, extensions, and remodelling schemes for schools, leisure centres, offices, depots, care homes, and listed buildings. We are a dynamic and innovative team, committed to supporting the Councils ambitions and making a real difference in the community.

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Projects:
  
  Be part of a team managing and delivering construction-related projects that have a significant impact on our community.
• Professional Growth:
  
  We are committed to your personal and career development, offering opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career as a Technical Services Officer.
• Collaborative Environment:
  
  Work within a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality mechanical design services.

Key Responsibilities:

Range of skills and abilities include having a detailed knowledge of mechanical issues associated with new build, extensions, remodelling and refurbishment of all building types including historic and listed buildings. Specialist duties and responsibilities may include some or all of the list below:

• Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems (HVAC)
• Kitchen and Fume Extraction Systems
• Refrigeration and Chilled Water Systems
• Building energy management systems (BEMs)
• Fire detection and protection systems,
• Pressurized Systems
• Hot and cold-water services.
• Energy supply (gas)
• Renewable Technologies
• Environmental awareness including new and improved energy conservation systems for buildings.
• Legislative requirements for example: DSEAR and Complying with Environmental Policies.

Part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region,Kirklees is set in the heart of West Yorkshire and has a growing population ofaround 425,500.

Our vision for Kirklees is to be a district that combines a strong, sustainable economy with a great quality of life - leadingto thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality where people enjoy better health throughout their lives.

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great rangeofstaff benefits to support you in and out of work.

Please see the Kirklees Council website for more information about working for Kirklees.

Job purpose

At Kirklees we want to be innovative and creative in the way we work to deliver our services to our communities. We know we have challenging times ahead, so we are always looking for better and smarter ways to work.

You will be able to build, maintain and manage effective working relationships with stakeholders, clients and partners through regular site visits and liaison meetings. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the service is delivered in line with agreed contracts, policies, and procedures. You can expect commitment to your personal and career development.

This role is based within Place. Find out more about working for Kirklees.

Key areas of responsibility

Managing the performance and responsibility for a range of capital projects involving multi-discipline and single discipline design teams preparing new build, refurbishment, and remodelling building contracts.

Act as the Councils Technical Authority in relation to its Built Environment and Assets, developing, implementing, monitoring, and amending technical specifications, strategies, practices, and standards to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

Provide advocacy as a technical expert to the Capital Delivery and Development team during implementation…