Job Description

Graduate Programme, Building Services Graduate (Fixed Term for 2 Years) - PKC11279
£25,508 - £27,874
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth

Are you a digitally-savvy, adaptable, creative thinker with an energy and drive to succeed? Have you recently graduated and looking for an exciting opportunity where you can make a real difference to people's lives? If so, we need you!

We are recruiting for our Graduate Programme where you will directly involved in projects which support upgrade and improvement of Building Services within the PKC Property Estate such as schools, leisure centres, offices and care facilities.

You will bring fresh perspectives and challenge our current ways of thinking and working. You will also have excellent organisational skills, a strong customer focus and be a great communicator.

If you would like to share in our ambition, commitment and drive to enhance the lives of the people within Perth and Kinross then we would like to hear from you!

Opportunities exist in the following area:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Graduate within Perth & Kinross Council. The post will form part of the Energy and Engineering Team within Property Services.

The role will require the design of mechanical services infrastructure and building related works within the council’s operational buildings.

The works are anticipated to be carried out during normal working hours; however there may be instances when the post holders will be required to work out with these hours to minimise disruption for end users. There is also an expectation that the post-holder will work on other Mechanical Infrastructure projects such as replacement /new mechanical systems including, heating, plumbing, ventilation and associated controls.

An additional part of the role will be the requirement to meet future energy reduction targets and have the ability to incorporate low and zero carbon technologies into all designs and proposals providing a cost-effective energy efficient solution.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to use computer aided energy modelling packages such as IES VE, Autocad, Revit and Stabicad.

Previous experience of these software packages would be advantageous but not essential as training will be given.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs.

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

The Individual

You will have graduated to degree level in Building Services or a related discipline.

We are looking for an individual who has a keen interest in Building Services – specifically in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering and are looking to start their career within the industry.

You should be self-motivated and confident with excellent communication skills to establish good working relationships.

To succeed in this role you must also be enthusiastic, have drive, determination, an interest in low carbon technologies and care about climate change.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

For further information about this exciting vacancy, please contact Grant Key at gskey@pkc.gov.uk or Keith Logan at klogan@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.