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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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• Graduate Electrical Engineer

  London - Battersea, SW11

  £30,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Role: This is an opportunity for a Graduate Electrical Engineer with a leading International multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London.  They are one of the UKs Top Employers for 5 years in a row according to Top Employer Institute.  Their multi-disciplined team includes MEP (30 strong), Environmental Design & Sustainability, VT, and Architectural Design Lighting.  They are involved in high profile and prestigious projects all over the world across a variety of sectors so the role may involve some travel. Responsibilities:

  • To understand the design project.
  • To prepare, and develop under the guidance of a project leader, calculations, analysis, drawings, diagrams, models and other documents relating to the design.
  • To assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal design team.
  • To take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development.
  • To liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies.
  • To seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution.
  • To contribute, or otherwise assist, as required by the Project Leader or Senior Partner, or nominated Engineer.
  • To take responsibility in project document control and filing as required by the project leader.
  • Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams.
  • Thorough knowledge of and compliance with procedures and standards.

  Qualities and Skills: Essential:

  • Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
  • Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based.
  • Technical engineering skills with the relevant university qualifications.
  • Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion.
  • Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project
  • Advanced knowledge of working with Microsoft Office software to be used for calculations, reports and presentations.
  • Working knowledge of core technical guidance of the IET Wiring Regulations; BS 7671 and CIBSE supporting documents relevant to the position.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills – articulate and diplomatic manner.
  • Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information.
  • Self motivated and able to take responsibility.
  • Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks.
  • Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team.
  • Flexible attitude.
  • Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
  • Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.
  • Able to work as part of an effective team assisting and supporting team members.

  Desirable:

  • Understanding of the engineer’s role in the co-ordination and integration of project information and management.
  • Understanding of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget.
  • Ability to use some of the following: Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Dialux, AGI, Amtech/ Trimble Calculation Software, InDesign, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

    This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.

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• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  Shropshire - Shrewsbury

  to £60,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

    Client: Innovative, ambitious and rapidly expanding technical asset management consultancy specialising in making existing buildings sustainable. They help landlords and property managers map risk, plan for, and transition portfolios of buildings to net zero carbon as cost effectively as possible. They do this through a unique approach that combines building services engineering with dynamic simulation modelling, energy engineering, and their bespoke data analysis software. They work with blue chip investment funds and property companies. The company currently supports the management of over 1 million m² of predominantly commercial real estate assets and employs more than 20 staff. Their head office is in Shrewsbury, Shropshire and they adopt a hybrid working environment where employees work flexibly, travelling across the UK to visit buildings.   Role: As part of their continuing growth strategy, they are looking to appoint a Senior Building Services Design Engineer, with a strong mechanical bias, to help support their comprehensive range of services for building owners. The role will include the responsibility to deliver the building services designs for principally refurbishment projects, with an emphasis on net zero carbon transition. Additionally, it offers the opportunity to innovate on existing industry processes and help shape our own unique software to support this. With a bias towards mechanical engineering, the successful applicant will have experience in the design of HVAC systems alongside a good general working knowledge of building services within the commercial property sector. They are ideally looking for candidates who are members of either the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE) or Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The Senior Building Services Design Engineer's duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • The ability to conceptualise the best and most efficient way of detailing a design solution with due regard to ESG requirements and client aspirations
  • Assisting in the delivery of all aspects of M&E services refurbishment and new installation projects; working to a programme, budget, and specification to include ongoing monitoring, commissioning and post occupancy evaluation processes
  • Working in client facing environments. Being proficient in problem solving, negotiation and general interactional situations
  • Being able to develop business, gauge and nurture client expectations. Working with the business development/marketing team to promote the business and grow our client-base
  • Giving presentations and writing clear and detailed reports which highlight the practical implications of design(s) and other MEP related requirements.
  • Promoting energy efficiency and other sustainability initiatives
  • Communicating and co-ordinating project works with architects, other engineers, contractors, building managers, tenants and other stakeholders
  • Managing teams of external consultants and contractors
  • Developing and maintaining management systems and procedures for project management tasks
  • Designing the layout of mechanical and electrical distribution circuits
  • Strategizing and delivering quality control, evaluating and making changes where necessary.
  • Making sure that all building services meet health and safety (CDM) and environmental legislation requirements
  • Negotiating contracts with clients

  The right candidate must have the following essential skills:

  • An engineering degree and a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience or a non-cognate graduate with a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience and recognised engineering accreditations (such as CIBSE LCC/LCEA etc.)
  • Membership of CIBSE, IMechE or IET
  • Strong mechanical engineering knowledge
  • AutoCAD M&E
  • An understanding of UK construction contracts and processes
  • An aspiration to deliver engineering excellence with a focus on sustainability within design
  • Strong communication skills, including written and verbal communication.
  • Clear focus on customer relationship management aligned to business value and profit

  It would be beneficial, but not essential, for the right candidate to have:

  • A good working knowledge of electrical engineering and/or public health services
  • An understanding of BIM processes including REVIT, COBIE and IES dynamic simulation modelling
  • Ceng

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