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• Mechanical Associate

  London - City, EC3

  to £75,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  The Client: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Consultancy drawing on 50 years' experience providing Building Services Engineering support to the property industry.  They have a dynamic and enthusiastic team of MEP and sustainability experts providing Design and Project Management (Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health), Maintenance Management, Dilapidation Surveys, Technical Services Management, Sustainability/Energy Services, Expert Witness & Feasibility Studies to the built environment. Role: As the Mechanical Associate, you will lead and oversee the Mechanical Engineering aspects of various building services projects. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you will be responsible for developing creative solutions that meet our client's needs while adhering to industry standards and sustainability principles. Your technical expertise and leadership will be instrumental in guiding our projects from concept to completion. Responsibilities:

  •  Manage and oversee the mechanical design team within the London office.
  • Take the lead in mechanical engineering design and development of building services projects, making sure all applicable regulations, guidance, and best practices are adhered to.
  • Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers, and other stakeholders to develop integrated, holistic solutions aligning with the project's vision and objectives.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous learning within the team.
  • Conduct thorough assessments, evaluations, and feasibility studies to identify project requirements, technical challenges, and potential risks.
  • Ensure accuracy and adherence to project standards by creating and reviewing comprehensive design calculations, specifications, and drawings.
  • Oversee the selection of appropriate HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems and equipment, considering efficiency, sustainability, and life-cycle costs.
  • Manage the preparation and submission of engineering reports, proposals, and presentations for clients and regulatory authorities.
  • Maintain close communication with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure effective project coordination and timely resolution of issues.
  • Perform on-site inspection surveys to verify the quality of completed work.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in mechanical engineering practices, integrating new knowledge into project designs.
  • Promote sustainability initiatives, energy efficiency, and green building practices throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor project budgets and timelines, ensuring that projects are delivered within scope and on schedule.

  Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree holder in Mechanical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Building Services Engineering.
  • Preferably registered as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with membership of a relevant institution, i.e. CIBSE
  • 7+ years’ experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer with some experiencing managing and mentoring.
  • Good knowledge of MEPWorx, AutoCAD, IES, and Microsoft Office.
  • Ideally knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, and Revit.
  • A track record of managing and completing medium to large-scale projects successfully.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations in the building services industry.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a meticulous approach to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and adapt to changing project requirements.
  • Strong leadership abilities, with the capacity to motivate and inspire team members.
  • Adhere to ethical standards and maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive project information.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.
  • Proven dedication and commitment to sustainability and green building practices.

  Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary.
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme.
  • Healthcare with a discounted gym membership included.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities upon agreement.
  • Rewards and Recognition Scheme.

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• BIM Technical Manager

  London - London Bridge, SE1

  £65,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  ROLE OVERVIEW: The BIM Technical Manager role entails taking ownership of production of our BIM models (and also all 2D and 3D drawings) to ensure that they are delivered to a consistently high quality across all projects and in accordance with agreed programs. The BIM Technical Manager will also drive the organisation’s transition to BIM with the ultimate goal that the workstreams of the MEP engineers and BIM Technicians is seamless. To achieve this all engineers will need to be fully conversant in Revit and all supporting software, in order to deliver coordinated BIM models (and also 3D drawings) from inception to completion of future projects. The BIM/CAD Manager is required to identify, influence and implement change, as well as keeping abreast of developments within the industry. RESPONSIBILITIES: Management

  • Organise and manage regular weekly meetings with BIM/CAD staff and team leaders to determine current and foreseen workload and utilization.
  • Report on the company’s current and projected status regarding BIM implementation.
  • Create upgrade and deployment strategies for the BIM implementation including advising on current workflow, strategies, budgets, projects, staffing, etc in terms of design teams and project requirements.
  • Create a plan for implementation.
  • Demonstrate the company’s BIM success by evaluating goals that were established in the earlier phases.
  • Set targets and monitor workload against deliverables.
  • Report any feedback or issues concerning either projects or team to the directors.

  Training and HR Management

  • Undertake fundamental and intermediate internal training of staff or advise on requirements for Revit.
  • Manage and lead internal CPD Revit training sessions.
  • Provide technical orientation to new employees in respect of Revit/BIM tools.
  • Write a competency test for new employees to test skills in BIM/Revit.
  • Maintain a high level of competency in the most up-to-date software by ensuring regular use and training.
  • Ensure effective performance management standards are maintained within the CAD/BIM team and deal with poor performance (where it arises).
  • Undertake staff appraisals.
  • Manage the department recruitment process.
  • Promote team morale and encourage cooperation, collaboration and team working.
  • In conjunction with Directors, help retain high quality staff.

  Standards

  • Take responsibility for the integration of BIM (and CAD) standards development, implementation and enforcement.
  • Advise on the creation and maintenance of the BIM (and CAD) software template files to assure standards.
  • Assist in developing and enforcing BIM documentation and workflow process standards.
  • Utilise a good level of oral and written communication (excellent report writing skills, in particular) setting the highest standards of communication both internally and externally.
  • Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures, completeness and adherence to company standards of all drawings produced.

  Financial

  • Ensure commercial awareness of the BIM &CAD deliverables on all projects and regularly review the position and report to the Project Director.
  • Provide continued feedback on time and money spent on projects, ultimately providing costing guidelines for future likeminded projects so that fees can be accurate.
  • Maintain the required level of utilisation and complete timesheet on a weekly basis.

  Project Interface – BIM Project Management

  • Assess the needs of clients and users and agreeing the project brief.
  • Support project standards coordination with staff and clients.
  • Manage the process of creating Revit families in response to project need.
  • Assist in the resolution of BIM design issues providing a co-ordination role.
  • Utilise experience in BIM methods and procedures and responding to EIRs, authoring or contributing to BIM Execution Plans and setting up delivery mechanisms to meet the clients BIM requirements.
  • Keep project documentation up-to-date and comply with file management protocols.

  Hardware and Software Management

  • Manage, in conjunction with our IT support team, the hardware and software needs of the team including preparing planned replacement schedules, budgets etc.
  • Evaluate new software and hardware and report on its suitability.

  Health & Safety

  • Report all accidents/incidents or near misses.
  • Ensure adherence to all H&S requirements at all times.
  • Review and action where necessary findings provided by any member of the team internal or external under your direction during their review of accidents/incidents/near misses.
  • Provide management with health and safety information as and when required.

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• Senior Public Health Engineer

  Berkshire - Maidenhead

  to £65,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Europes leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy organisation employing c22,000 staff require an experienced Public Health Project Engineer to join their multidisciplinary Building Services design team. You will be required to support the delivery of a wide variety of projects for several key clients covering a range of activities from project feasibility through to detailed design and construction support. Responsibilities:

  • Take responsibility for development of practical public health design solutions across a wide variety of challenging and prestigious projects;
  • Close liaison with project teams to produce coherent and coordinated information;
  • Representing the organisation with clients, design teams, and contractors;
  • Investigating new and emerging technologies and applying practically;
  • Provide technical guidance, support and training to colleagues and assist in mentoring and development of others;
  • Taking responsibility for production of high-quality Revit and AutoCAD work;
  • Quality Control for CAD/BIM production and adherence to company CAD/BIM standards;
  • To be able to work in close collaboration and co-ordinate activities with project managers, team leaders, team members, and other disciplines and have an appreciation of their role;
  • To work in both supervised and unsupervised environments ensuring that the technical content of all work carried out is correct and carried out in accordance within agreed timescales and within agreed budgets;
  • Complying with project and Client protocols;
  • To adhere to the company Health and Safety Policy.

  Professional Membership and Qualifications:

  • Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering discipline;
  • Progressing towards or membership of an appropriate professional body (desirable).

  Qualities:

  • Experience of Public Health design to British Standards and within a UK consultancy or contractor environment;
  • Ability to develop technical design schematics and layout drawings, supported by engineering calculations;
  • Experience of confidently managing production of design information in both 2D and 3D environments;
  • Ideally an excellent working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD;
  • Able to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with other team members and to produce reports in plain English;
  • Ability to work on own initiative and seek assistance when required;
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met;
  • Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions;
  • Take responsibility for your personal development and enable and support the learning of others;
  • Effective negotiation and persuasion skills, ability to manage and diffuse challenging situations;
  • Project a professional image to clients and colleagues;
  • Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors;
  • Able to recognise own impact on others and adapt approach where appropriate;
  • Demonstrate pride in work, through accurate timely delivery;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Willingness to adopt new technology and practice.

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