About the job

Summary

Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST), within In House Services (IHS), consists of approximately 115 in house staff and a large number of contractors who maintain the Parliamentary estates (Commons & Lords) buildings, engineering systems and furnishings in order to ensure a fully functioning, safe working environment, equipped for the demands of the 21st century. Consisting of buildings that range from the historic Palace of Westminster to the modern Portcullis House, it’s located within a UNESCO World Heritage site and spans four conservation areas and is about to embark on a multi billion pound redevelopment programme.

Job description

This Technical position will be working within the Governance and Compliance team for Parliamentary Maintenance Services, reporting to the Head of Governance and Compliance The primary purpose of this role will be to ensure that the Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team comply with all relevant statutory maintenance regulations in addition acting as Parliament’s Responsible Person for Legionella management and acting as Parliaments Deputy responsible person for asbestos management. The role will proactively identify issues, take corrective actions, make recommendations for resolution, escalating non-compliance issues promptly and appropriately.

Responsibilities

Essential - Qualifications and relevant experience relating to Legionella Management BOHS P901, P903 / Specific City and Guilds relating to legionella management. Qualifications and relevant experience relating to Asbestos Management BOHS P405, S301, W504 ,P407, D407 (minimum requirement P405).

Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of building services related statutory legislation and its application and compliance regimes.

Extensive experience and knowledge of managing asbestos and legionella issues in large buildings or estates.

Proven ability to demonstrate experience of managing contracts including contract specification, procurement, and compliance monitoring.

Ability to engage with a variety of people and adapt style and content to meet audience needs whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 30 days pro rata

Civil Service Pension scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Discounted membership of the in-house gym