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Job description

While the duties and responsibilities of a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Officer (SPTO) post will be varied, it will involve the following activities / responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• The management, direction & supervision of Mechanical related PPM services in a wide range of public sector properties including the management and allocation of work.
• The delivery of remedial and other projects associated with Mechanical PPM services and planned maintenance projects.
• Monitor, assess and report on the quality of contractor service delivery by various means including on-site inspections, reviewing contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), consultation with clients, etc.
• Review and update asset database, adding and removing clients, properties and services as required.
• Directing and supervising contractors in undertaking works.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Have at least a second-class degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in: Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services, or Architectural Engineering (supported by evidence of significant Mechanical Engineering course content)
• Have at least 3 years' relevant post-qualification experience in at least one of the following:
• The management and supervision of planned and preventive Mechanical Building Services maintenance and related remedial works within non-domestic buildings.
• The design and delivery of Mechanical Building Services within non-domestic buildings or the management and supervision of planned and preventive Mechanical Building Services maintenance and related remedial works within non-domestic buildings.
• OR Have an HND or equivalent Level 5 qualification in: Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services, or Architectural Engineering (supported by evidence of significant Mechanical Engineering course content)
• AND Have at least 4 years' relevant post-qualification experience in at least one of the following:
• The management and supervision of planned and preventive Mechanical Building Services maintenance and related remedial works within non-domestic buildings.
• OR Have an HNC or equivalent Level 4 qualification in: Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services, or Architectural Engineering (supported by evidence of significant Mechanical Engineering course content)
• AND At least 5 years' relevant experience (of which at least 4 years must be post-qualification) in at least one of the following:
• The management and supervision of planned and preventive Mechanical Building Services maintenance and related remedial works within non-domestic buildings.
• AND At least 2 years' management experience in successfully leading a team within the construction industry

Further Information

For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Candidate Information Booklet on employer's website. NICS Application form only, Vacancy closing date 27 November 2026 at 12 noon. Applications from Protestants, females, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post. The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Application Information

Visit the recruitment service website www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk (Please quote reference number: IRC331382)