Electrical Works Manager

Electrical Works Manager Stirling Castle

Starting Salary : £32,255

Salary Range : £32,255-£38,245

Permanent, 35 hours per week annualised hours

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking candidates for a new role within Stirling Castles Electrical Team

Are you passionate and committed to preserving Scotland's historic sites? Join us at Historic Environment Scotland as an Electrical Works Manager at Stirling Castle. This is a unique opportunity to manage a small, dedicated team of electricians, ensuring the maintenance and conservation of one of the country's most iconic monuments. You'll work alongside experts in various disciplines, contributing to projects that protect and enhance our heritage for future generations. With a focus on quality, teamwork, and professional development, we offer a fulfilling career in a supportive environment. If you have experience or are familiar with large building maintenance, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission to cherish and share Scotland's historic environment.

About the role

In the role of Electrical Works Manager at Historic Environment Scotland, you'll have the unique opportunity to manage and contribute to the constant programme of works and maintenance on historic buildings, based at one of Scotland’s most premier sites. You will work closely with a diverse team of professionals, including the M&EE Estate lead, District Architect, Structural engineers, Quantity surveyors, and the Health and Safety team along with the site-based trades consisting of Stonemasons, Joiners and painters.

Your key objectives will include overseeing the daily deployment of our 2 dedicated Monument Electricians along with the supervision of any external Electrical contractors when they are required and on site, ensuring the highest standards of maintenance and conservation at Stirling Castle and surrounding sites. You'll be responsible for planning works, ordering materials, ensuring relevant Electrical documents are attained and implementing health and safety policies, ensuring our historic sites are preserved for future generations.

The successful candidate will need to be quick-thinking, adaptable, and an excellent problem solver. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment where innovative ideas are encouraged, and trust and teamwork are paramount. If you're passionate about heritage and ready to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Works Manager at Historic Environment Scotland. The ideal candidate will have :

• Fully Qualified Electrician at Electrical SVQ level 3 : A solid foundation in Electrical installations and good Electrical fault-finding skills, demonstrating your hands-on experience and expertise in this fields.
• Knowledge and Experience in Current Electrical Regulations : A deep understanding of Electrical Regulations and standards (18th Edition Certified).
• IT Proficiency : Competence in using IT tools such as Outlook, Word, and Excel to manage project documentation and communications effectively.
• Health and Safety Expertise : Strong knowledge of health and safety best practices, with experience in conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance on-site.
• Staff Management Experience : Proven experience in managing or supervising a team, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff.
• Problem-Solving Skills : The ability to think quickly and adapt to new challenges, ensuring the smooth execution of projects and maintenance tasks.
• Attention to Detail : A meticulous approach to maintaining the high standards required for a five-star visitor attraction like Stirling Castle.
• Team Collaboration : A collaborative mindset, capable of working closely with a range of disciplines including architects, engineers, and compliance teams to achieve common goals.
• Innovation and Trust : An innovative spirit, open to new ideas, and able to foster a trusting and supportive team environment.
• Desirable Qualifications : An HNC in construction Management (or a willingness to work towards it), a driving license, and certifications like SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely are advantageous but not essential.

If you meet these criteria and are excited about the opportunity to work on some of Scotland's most significant historic sites, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to our team.

Interested?

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Closing date : 26 March 2025.

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