The postholder shall provide support to the SPS Estates Head of Professional and Technical Services - providing strategic direction for and delivering electrical/digital specialist systems design advice service on behalf of Estates and Technical Services, progressing initiatives as requested. The postholder 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/digital improvement initiatives, including transition to Net Zero. The job shall include maintaining contact with UK, other prison and judicial authorities, other governmental groups (Scottish and UK) and advisory organisations.
To provide technical support to Project Managers and Estates Maintenance teams on design, operation, maintenance and safety of electrical/digital specialist systems. Undertake inspections of installed systems and audits of working practices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and ensure safe operating conditions are maintained such as CCTV, Cell Call System, Locking, Alarms, Security Management Systems and Estates digital management systems.