Design and Standards Manager

Design and Standards Manager

£57,360- £63,104

1 permanent position and 1 fixed term position (2 years)

SPS Headquarters

An exciting opportunity has arisen within SPS Headquarters as we recruit for a Design and Standards Manager to join the Estates Team. The purpose of this role is to provide support to the SPS Estates Head of Professional and Technical Services in developing specific project or initiatives as requested by the SPS Head of Estates and Technical Services. This shall include the management, including any framework management, of any consultants appointed to provide design or other professional services (CDM advice, building control services and suchlike), directing design commissions in support of projects where appropriate, overseeing the direct appointment and management of consultants for specific appointments and tasks. The post holder shall act as design champion and ensure that a standard suite of suitable design standards are available and kept under review, providing project specific guidance, advice and assistance in the delivery of projects with the aim to ensuring the delivery of high quality outcomes; promotion of quality design in its role in contributing to the aims of the SPS and in ensuring delivery positive outcomes for the users of the SPS buildings and estate; and co-ordinating business and design improvement initiatives. The job shall include maintaining contact with UK, other prison and judicial authorities, other governmental groups (Scottish and UK) and advisory organisations. The position is full time and offers hybrid working. We are recruiting for 1 permanent position, and 1 fixed term position (2 years)

If you have the following, we would like to hear from you:

• Degree level qualification in building or engineering discipline (Architecture, Architectural Technology and variants, Building or Building Engineering, Building Surveying, Construction, Construction Management and other equivalents) or HND in a construction related discipline. (Essential)
• Comprehensive experience of design, design management and process, specially related to significant infrastructure projects. Demonstrating your ability to negotiate with and positively influence others to achieve desired project outputs and deliverables. (Essential)
• Experience in undertaking, researching and developing strategic and/or specific responses to an estates business need. (Essential)
• Experience of defining and setting technical standards and monitoring performance, progress and delivery, initiating corrective actions and improvements as required. This is desirable, but not essential.
• Expert knowledge of Scottish Government strategies and policies relating to the built environment, planning and construction, building standards and related statutory legislation. This is desirable, but not essential.

Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are:

• Attractive Pension (Civil Service)
• Commitment to your personal and professional development
• Annual Leave - 34 days rising to 42 days
• Free car parking
• Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and Civil Service Sports Council.
• Sick Pay
• All tools and PPE provided.

For information on the job, including full job description and person specification, and to apply for these vacancies please visit the Scottish Prison Service website: www.sps.gov.uk. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.