Clerk of Works (Mechanical)
Location
Exeter, Devon | United Kingdom
Job description
Salary: The starting salary will be £41,732, rising to £44,263 and potentially into the contribution points rising to £51,283 on Grade F, depending on qualifications, experience, additional duties undertaken and performance in the role
Contractual hours: 36.5
Basis: Full-time
Package: Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable)
This role offers the opportunity for some hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
It is expected that four days would be spent on-site / in the office, with a day working from home to complete paperwork etc. depending on the work/projects at the time.
This new full-time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.
Summary of the role This role will suit either an experienced Mechanical Clerk of Works or a time-served Tradesperson with a background in either: pipe fitting, ductwork installation, plumbing, air conditioning, gas fitting or similar, and have experience as a team leader / foreman / supervisor, and a desire to move away from the tools into a position with a broader overview.
The post-holder is responsible for the provision of site mechanical inspection services, quality control and commissioning on all estate projects. Such projects will include the construction of new build projects and extensive refurbishment works to decarbonise the estate as the University moves towards net zero in 2040. In addition, the Clerk of Works will be required to input into smaller capital refurbishment works and long-term maintenance projects.
The successful candidate will work within Estate Service, Engineering and Direct Works and alongside the Sustainability Team, Built Estate, Space Management and Administrative Teams, based at Streatham Farm, Streatham Campus, Exeter.
Working together within a small team of dedicated estates mechanical and electrical engineers implementing and delivering maintenance contracts, long term maintenance projects and capital construction projects.
The role involves close collaboration with other professionals within Estates, professional and academic services teams, stakeholders throughout the university and external consultants and contractors.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. Benefits We offer some fantastic benefits, including:
- 41 days’ leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme
- sector-leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks’ full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks’ full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries, we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Further information Please contact Nolan Lovell via email or phone.
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£41.73k per annum
