Senior M&E Engineer

Job summary

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Designing engineering solutions. Earthquake-proofing embassies. Managing construction contracts in challenging locations. Just a few examples of the incredible work our Engineering team does. They're the people who plan, design, and deliver innovation across all corners of the globe. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them.

Bringing energy to embassies.

Designing systems that protect.

Realising the power of your skills.

It all matters.

Job description

Lead a range of electrical projects in iconic and unique buildings

With frequent overseas travel, sometimes at short notice, this role is an opportunity to experience the engineering industry in a variety of cultures. Locations range from European sites to the South Pacific, and environments such as Ulaan Bataar, Baghdad or Kyiv. You’ll work on some unique and iconic buildings too – each location and project enhancing your experience in new and fascinating ways.

From project inception and design to on-site supervision and completion, you’ll lead on electrical projects ranging from £10k up to £20m in value whilst engaging with a variety of customers and stakeholders – including Ambassadors and FCDO security advisors. Reacting to the changing needs and events that can impact on overseas estates, you’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that every project stays on track and meets the brief. Continually developing your own skills, whilst driving ongoing improvement in CDM, design processes, FCDO Services installation standards, technical assurance and accreditation.

Extend your engineering and design skills helping to defend the UK’s global interests

With a Professional Electrical Engineering qualification, you should be a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer registered with the Engineering Council and a member of a professional Engineering body. Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation in a M&E environment is essential, as is your ability to use design software like Amtech, Dialux and AutoCAD/REVIT.

Bringing post-qualification experience and a proven track record in leading design and construction teams, you’ll also have strong stakeholder management skills. You’re confident engaging with customers, sponsors and overseas construction consultants to capture and develop project requirements. Project and budget management skills are also key to this role.

Take your career further with full support

Working with us you’ll help keep people, information, and assets safe around the world. It’s a role you can feel proud of; and we aim to make every part of your career just as rewarding. That’s why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, good holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you’ll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/

To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Person specification

We are looking for people with:

• Professional Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer registered with the Engineering Council (CEng/IEng).
• Corporate member of professional Engineering body i.e. Institution of Engineering & Technology (MIET) or Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE).
• Demonstratable experience post qualification experience within a similar or equivalent field.
• Proven track record in leading design and construction teams through project management processes.
• Knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation as applied in a M&E engineering environment.
• Knowledge and use of Design Software: Amtech (or similar) and AutoCAD/REVIT etc., and Microsoft suite: Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with Clients and Project Sponsors to develop their Brief and Project Requirements, providing specialist knowledge as appropriate.
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders at a senior level including Ambassadors, DHM’s, High Commissioners and Regional Technical Leads / Technical Works Supervisors.
• Engagement with, and management of, overseas-based construction consultants and Clerks of Works is also an essential part of this role.

Financial and project management:

• Preparing and manage cost budgets relating to provision of services and the timely delivery of projects within project fee budgets.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Provide regular reports on individual project progress, budgets and programmes for Project Management to customers, typically FCDO Estates, PAGs and Wider Market Customers.

Qualifications

Professional Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent. enter the details. If selecting “or similar equivalent” please provide details of qualification or experience you are using as equivalent

Memberships

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer registered with the Engineering Council (CEng/IEng)
Corporate member of professional Engineering body i.e. Institution of Engineering & Technology (MIET) or Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE)

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Professional Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer registered with the Engineering Council (CEng/IEng).
• Corporate member of professional Engineering body i.e. Institution of Engineering & Technology (MIET) or Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE)
• Knowledge and use of Design Software: Amtech (or similar) and AutoCAD/REVIT etc., and Microsoft suite: Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.
• Proven track record in leading design and construction teams through project management processes.
• Demonstratable experience post qualification experience within a similar or equivalent field.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £60,739, FCDO Services contributes £17,596 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• Annual leave starting at 25 days.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• A Civil Service pension.
• Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

To apply for this role, you will be asked to provide your CV, a personal statement, and provide answers to some job specific/technical skills.

Your CV and personal statement will not form part of the assessment they will provide an insight into your work history and experience.

Your CV should include:

• no personal identifying details

• career history with key responsibilities

• achievements

• qualifications

Your personal statement should outline your interest in the role.

Candidates will only be sifted on answers provided to the technical/ job specific questions which are outlined in the application form.

Those that are successful will be invited to a Face to face interview

At the interview you will be asked a blend of questions on technical/job specific skills and behaviours.

The candidate will need to complete a presentation along with the interview questions

Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk
• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : Fcdoservices.recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact FCDOServices.Recruitment@fcdo.gov.uk in the first instance.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from FCDO Services, you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For more information, please visit their website.

Attachments

Candidate pack Senior M&E Engineer Opens in new window (pdf, 1839kB)