363002(SJ) – Clerk of Works

Job Details

Overall purpose of role

To provide technical expertise for mechanical and electrical building services and assisting
the wider department in the delivery of both projects and facilities management by carrying
out a range of duties including on site validations, inspections, audits, contractor liaison
and the provision of legislatively compliant and value for money services.

Key outputs for role 

1. Lead by example and behave in line with the Police Code of Ethics ensuring that the force values and
behavioural expectations are clearly understood and considered by managers, officers and staff in their decision
making and actions; reinforcing and influencing them through all interactions and processes.
2. Supervise a range of projects, maintenance and minor works, to ensure safe, compliant and efficient working
practices in accordance with statutory requirements and West Yorkshire Police policies.
3. Support the delivery of mechanical and electrical engineering projects, planned and reactive maintenance works
and minor works schedules liaising with contractors on specialist technical issues.
4. Monitor and maintain the performance of a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems and equipment
including Building Management Systems to ensure safety, reliability, functionality and compliance.
5. Work within agreed specifications, tender packages and contract documentation to support consistent corporate
standards that reflect good industry practice.
6. Provide thorough monitoring of mechanical and electrical works, ensuring they are delivered within agreed costs
and predetermined deadlines proactively taking corrective action where required.
7. Carry out building condition and dilapidation surveys to provide information for mechanical and electrical stock
condition purposes, the maintenance of an effective asset management system and to aid asset and project
appraisal.
8. Effective prioritisation of a demanding workload and ability to escalate issues and risk where required.

Umbrella hourly rate – £24 (negotiable)