The Client: MEP consulting engineers established for more than 95 years, with 600 specialists worldwide. They create healthy, sustainable, smart and future-proof solutions in airports, real estate, health care, life sciences, electronics and data centres. They are offering more than a job, they offer a career in an inspiring, knowledge-intensive working environment among highly skilled professionals. The Role: As a Public Health Engineer, you will work within various market sectors, with a focus of high performing buildings such as hospitals, commercial buildings, laboratories, airports, and data centres. Your contribution will be expected in all phases of the project including feasibility, design, execution, and in-use. You will be expected to handle multiple projects concurrently. Reporting to directly to the Directors of these sectors, you will be responsible for designing Public Health Services across every stage of the project lifecycle, from the initial brief through to design, commissioning, and final sign off. You will participate in design teams to provide innovative engineering solutions. As a design team member, you will hold regular meetings to inform and advise clients. This will require excellent interpersonal and conversational skills, making the complex simple. Keeping up with new developments in your field of expertise is a must for this role. If there is insufficient knowledge or new developments arise, it is expected that you will gain knowledge by research, contacts with suppliers, etc. As an international firm, their teams and clients are based in the UK and around the world. Your role will see you providing Public Health systems design and consultancy within the UK engineering team, and to UK-based clients, but also collaborating as part of the firm-wide consultancy team that extends throughout their national office network, and potentially working with international clients on overseas projects. Requirements: You should be able to produce designs, drawings, schematics, diagrams, project survey, design reports and specifications and risk assessments for:
The Client: Our client is a global leader in the construction industry that prides itself in creating sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to design, deliver and operate the most complex projects. With offices around the world, the client connects people, technology and data to shape the future of the industry and the built environment around us. Covering everything from blueprint to delivery, across the entire lifespan of a project, our client consistently delivers smoother, smarter and more efficient experiences, that don’t just embrace change, but drive it. They are looking for an Associate Director for Fire & Life Safety. You will play a crucial role in leading and managing our team of experts, driving innovative design solutions, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and functionality in all our projects. You will work closely with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge designs and provide technical leadership to the team. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers in the Fire & Life Safety discipline within the Specialist Services team. Provide technical guidance, oversee project execution, and ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices. Project Management: Take ownership of multiple projects simultaneously, from conception to completion. Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines, and ensure successful project delivery within these constraints. Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor. Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, propose innovative solutions, and manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle. Design Excellence: Drive design excellence and innovation within the FSL discipline. Ensure that designs meet regulatory requirements while integrating sustainability and energy efficiency principles. Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments for projects, identifying potential hazards and developing mitigation strategies to ensure the safety of occupants and assets. Code Compliance: Stay updated on local, national, and international building codes and regulations related to FSL. Ensure that all projects adhere to these codes. Quality Control: Implement rigorous quality control processes to ensure the accuracy and completeness of design deliverables. Review and approve project documents to maintain consistency and quality. Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including architects, structural engineers, and project managers, to ensure seamless project integration. Training and Development: Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team. Identify training needs and provide opportunities for skill development. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering from a recognised University; Master's degree preferred. 20+ years’ experience including mega projects The ability to think laterally and possess a sound understanding of engineering principles. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and will be able to Build and develop relationships, both internally and externally. Exceptional leadership and project management skills. Previous experience of leading multi-disciplinary design teams and responsibilities for budgets and programming Strong knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in industry-standard design software and tools. Demonstrated ability to innovate and drive design excellence.
Company: The Company was founded in 1983 in South Africa. The company is very strong in leisure, education, commercial, retail, and residential sectors of the market. The Company employs circa 20 employees, and although a relatively small Company punches well above its weight in terms of projects undertaken. Project values have varied from £4million to £200million in terms of construction value. The company has won several national and international awards for some of its projects and has established itself as a leader in low carbon and renewable technologies and low energy buildings. The type of work is varied; for instance, the company has written the technical guidance for Sport England wet and dry sports centres and partnered with a number of local authorities and main contractors. The design work varies from developing concept designs to Stage 3 for planning purposes to fully detailed design, contract and construction drawings. The candidate will report directly to the Director. The candidate joins the company in the midst of exciting times, with a strong order book and growth opportunities. The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills and ultimately manage their own projects, which will include managing a team of engineers, building physicist, and technicians. Job Description: The engineer will be required to deal with projects predominantly in the South East from concept/feasibility stage, through design and construction to commissioning and handover under the guidance of a director. Skills that will be developed include but are not limited to the following: