MEICA Senior Technical Advisor Thames Tidal Barrier - 17753
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London, South East
London
Thames Barrier SE18 5NJ
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£46,374
As one of the key staff reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:
• Provide professional expertise and support to drive the strategic direction of engineering activities.
• Perform an assurance role to ensure that all relevant statutory, professional and internal technical standards are met.
• Perform the role of Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for day to day electrical engineering activities.
• Act as Senior User on a range of Capital investment projects.
• Perform a senior operational management role during flood defence and testing operations.
• Provide engineering advice on whole life asset management to the wider business.
• Maintain relationships with our external partners and stakeholders.
• Assess and assure the technical capability of staff.
• Lead and mentor the professional development of internal colleagues.
Colleagues will look to you for technical advice on MEICA issues and activities. In your assurance and governance role you will monitor performance and standards. You will be valued as someone who is integral to successful project delivery. Working with consultants and supply chain colleagues you will help identify and solve both strategic and operational issues.
• Provide professional expertise and support to drive the strategic direction of engineering activities.
• Perform an assurance role to ensure that all relevant statutory, professional and internal technical standards are met.
• Perform the role of Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for day to day electrical engineering activities.
• Act as Senior User on a range of Capital investment projects.
• Perform a senior operational management role during flood defence and testing operations.
• Provide engineering advice on whole life asset management to the wider business.
• Maintain relationships with our external partners and stakeholders.
• Assess and assure the technical capability of staff.
• Lead and mentor the professional development of internal colleagues.
Colleagues will look to you for technical advice on MEICA issues and activities. In your assurance and governance role you will monitor performance and standards. You will be valued as someone who is integral to successful project delivery. Working with consultants and supply chain colleagues you will help identify and solve both strategic and operational issues.
The Thames Barrier and five associated major flood defence structures (Thames Barrier and Associated Gates or “TBAG”) are the Environment Agency’s largest and most crucial suite of active assets. TBAG protects around £300 Billion of assets in central London and over 1.25 Million people.
The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls and Automation (MEICA) teams are part of the TBAG engineering team, who design, plan, maintain and operate the electrical and mechanical aspects of the TBAG assets.
The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls and Automation (MEICA) teams are part of the TBAG engineering team, who design, plan, maintain and operate the electrical and mechanical aspects of the TBAG assets.
• Professionally qualified electrical engineer with Chartered status.
• Able to demonstrate capability in a SAP role or equivalent.
• Experience of being an Authorising Engineer.
• Ideally some line management experience, although not essential.
• A methodical, intelligent approach to problem solving and be self-assured working alongside specialist contractors and
others, including international partner organisations.
• Technical abilities will include knowledge of carbon emission issues, MEICA legislation and standards, computerised asset
management systems, CDM and relevant HSW codes, LOLER and PSSR management systems and BIM.
• Able to work as part of a management team, bring your professional skills to influence high profile projects and
understand the demands and requirements of a 24/7 operational site.
• Able to demonstrate capability in a SAP role or equivalent.
• Experience of being an Authorising Engineer.
• Ideally some line management experience, although not essential.
• A methodical, intelligent approach to problem solving and be self-assured working alongside specialist contractors and
others, including international partner organisations.
• Technical abilities will include knowledge of carbon emission issues, MEICA legislation and standards, computerised asset
management systems, CDM and relevant HSW codes, LOLER and PSSR management systems and BIM.
• Able to work as part of a management team, bring your professional skills to influence high profile projects and
understand the demands and requirements of a 24/7 operational site.
The role will be based at the Thames Barrier and interviews dates to be confirmed.
In addition to the basic salary shown, the following additional allowances per annum also will be paid:
Inner London Weighting £3,776
Chartered Engineer allowance £6,000
Site allowance £3,000
After a qualifying period, standby allowance of @£3,300
For further details please contact Steve East on 0208 305 4132 or by email on steve.east@environment-agency.gov.uk
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
In addition to the basic salary shown, the following additional allowances per annum also will be paid:
Inner London Weighting £3,776
Chartered Engineer allowance £6,000
Site allowance £3,000
After a qualifying period, standby allowance of @£3,300
For further details please contact Steve East on 0208 305 4132 or by email on steve.east@environment-agency.gov.uk
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
04/07/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Technical Support
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Give an example of when you have delivered training to others on organisational processes.
• What was the situation?
• How was the training delivered?
• What role did you play?
• What benefits did it bring to the organisation?
Give an example of when you have delivered training to others on organisational processes.
• What was the situation?
• How was the training delivered?
• What role did you play?
• What benefits did it bring to the organisation?
Data and Information Management
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Describe a time where you have used data to identify issues and make decisions
• What was the issue?
• What did you gather for the data?
• How did you use this to inform your decision?
• What was the outcome?
Describe a time where you have used data to identify issues and make decisions
• What was the issue?
• What did you gather for the data?
• How did you use this to inform your decision?
• What was the outcome?
Manages Self
Please provide an example of a time you have demonstrated the competency set out below (the answer you provide will be assessed as part of your application):
Give an example of one of the most challenging/demanding times you have had in your working life
• What was the situation?
• What were the challenges you faced?
• Did you seek support and if so, who from?
• How did you keep yourself motivated?
• What was the outcome?
• What were the key learning points from this situation?
Give an example of one of the most challenging/demanding times you have had in your working life
• What was the situation?
• What were the challenges you faced?
• Did you seek support and if so, who from?
• How did you keep yourself motivated?
• What was the outcome?
• What were the key learning points from this situation?
Full UK Drivining License
Charter Electrical
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.