Water Compliance Supervisor

We have an exciting opportunity within the Department of Estates & Facilities Management for someone with a proven track record of supervising a water team, to ensure the compliance of a vibrant University estate which offers a world-class, unique experience to those who learn, work and visit here.

The team is seeking a highly motivated Water Compliance Supervisor with a solid understanding of building water systems, infrastructure, legislation and excellent communication skills.

You will assist the Water Compliance Manager in providing the water compliance and maintenance needs of the estate, identifying areas of improvement, supervising a team of technicians, and assisting with managing the integration of capital and major refurbishment works to ensure a compliant estate.

You need to be self-motivated and have the ability to inspire high performance in others, as well as demonstrating effective working independently and in a team. In addition to skills in writing technical specifications, managing contractors and creative problem solving, the role will require you to have a good understanding of large-scale infrastructure and water services.

We would like you to have a City & Guilds Plumbing, Mechanical Services qualification or equivalent and time served apprenticeship or equivalent experience. Also proven experience in pipe work distribution systems including fire-fighting systems, ventilation and water services domestic and specialist systems.

Our estate provides an exciting environment in which to work. From heritage buildings with listed status, to state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing research premises, the scope of this job presents a remarkable opportunity to the right candidate. As a Water Compliance Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to deliver compliance and maintenance services within these unique facilities across a world top 100 university, supporting our ambitious strategies.

The Engineering & Maintenance team is embarking on a period of transformation, seeking the most efficient and cost-effective combinations of services and organisation to ensure the provision of proactive, high quality, high value services to the University.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development. We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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