Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager

Post: Mechanical and Electrical Project Manager
Salary: £54,332 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £54,332 - £70,549 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 19 February 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London's Fire and Rescue Service - one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

An exciting vacancy has arisen in LFB for a mechanical and electrical project manager within the Property Services Department.

The successful candidate will join the Project Delivery Team based at the LFB Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1 0LL. They will be responsible for a package of allocated projects (normally ranging from £100k to £2M) at various fire stations, offices and other ancillary facilities within the Greater London area. The majority of projects are delivered by external consultants who design the works and act as a contract administrator. The successful candidate will oversee the external consultants and is expected to regularly attend site during the duration of their projects.

The project manager will prepare project briefs, liaise with stakeholders, manage project budgets and report on progress throughout the project period. The project manager will need relevant IT skills and effective oral and written communication skills. The project manager will need to deliver all projects in accordance with LFB policies and the standard station design brief.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

Assessment Overview
To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience of project managing property related projects similar in financial size and nature to those described in the main duties and responsibilities, including contract management of both consultants and contractors.
2. Experience of managing professional services in respect of building project management in a multi-disciplined environment including small works, major refurbishments and new build to a nominal value between £20,000 and £7 million.
3. Experience of producing cost estimates, monitoring budgets and providing detailed financial information.
4. Effective oral communication skills in order to liaise, negotiate with staff at all levels as well as external contractors, consultants, representatives of external organisations and members of the public.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Assessment for this role is due to take place on 17th March and 18th March at LFB Headquarters. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade:

• 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade's Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidates will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.