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• Principal Mechanical Engineer

  United Arab Emirates - Dubai

  to 45,000 AED per month + benefits

  Permanent

  We are currently seeking an MEP Design Lead (Buildings) with a Mechanical Building Services bias in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on behalf of a PSL client.  Due to clearance and visa restrictions, this position is only available to British Citizens. The Client: Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, this is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for the planet and its people. They create sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure, and energy systems. They deploy global capabilities locally to clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning, and capital. They provide a breadth and depth of capabilities to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance, and Capital.  They recognise that people are the key to their success and provide their staff with the opportunity to expose themselves to a variety of demanding, high-profile projects from day one, encouraging the development of vision, problem solving, ambition, enthusiasm, and drive to ensure people extend themselves and reach their full potential. The Role:

  • Representing to and interacting daily with clients, contractors, and project stake holders.
  • Management, direction, and coordination of the MEP design teams over multiple projects.
  • Management of the coordination with other services and/or sub-consultants.
  • Demonstrating commercial awareness.
  • Strong Revit/Grasshopper/Rhino skills with a deep understanding of the digital transformation and the opportunities this presents.

  Requirements:

  • Building Services/Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)/BSc (Hons) degree.
  • Chartered Engineer with the relevant institute, such as CIBSE/IET/IMechE.
  • 15+ years’ experience in delivering major projects.
  • 10+ years’ experience in a multi-disciplinary team leader position.
  • An in-depth understanding of all MEP and building services design processes.
  • The ability to think laterally and possess a sound understanding of engineering principles.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop relationships, both internally and externally.
  • Experience on design and build project would be advantageous.
  • Experience of working with contractors.
  • Previous experience of leading multi-disciplinary design teams and responsibility for budgets and programming.
  • Commercial awareness essential with an understanding and ability to administer change control.
  • Computer literate with all standard project design and development software.
  • Strong communication skills will be required to interact with multiple internal and external teams and project stakeholders.

  The Individual:

  • Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the MEP industry.
  • Ability to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and creating solutions.
  • Able to work and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Flexible approach to work.
  • Ability to work on your own initiative.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to make correct judgments.
  • Ability to adapt to different cultures and working environments.
  • Aspiration to grow with responsibility and to manage a growing team of skilled engineers.
  • Ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues.
  • Well-motivated and able to work as part of a team or on individual assignments when required.
  • Excellent English spoken and written skills within a business environment.

  Salary and Benefits: An excellent package which includes:

  • A competitive salary.
  • Accommodation allowance.
  • Transportation allowance.
  • 22 working days annual leave.
  • Medical and life insurance cover.
  • Company gratuity scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Annual flight allowance to point of origin.

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• Building Services Technician (Multiskilled and Electrical Bias)

  London - South Kensington, SW7

  £51,184 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  The Role: Working in one of the most iconic and magical Grade 1 listed buildings in the country that stands true to its original purpose of promoting the Arts and Sciences by hosting 390 events a year in their main auditorium and 800 events in other smaller spaces. To work within the Building Services team providing M&E skills and expertise to maintain the fabric of the building and its facilities and services. Working as Duty BST whilst on roster to ensure all M&E services are functioning and to provide any building facility services for the successful staging of more than 100 events . To undertake day-to-day monitoring, maintenance and small mechanical works projects to a high level quality of craftsmanship, and work throughout the building with a flexible and adaptable approach to support the staging of events.  Key Responsibilities:

  • To maintain the mechanical plant services and electrical services ensuring that they are in a safe working condition, comply with safety regulations and are fit for use.
  • To ensure that all domestic services (including the use of equipment and systems with water, electrics and gas) are maintained in a good working order and that repairs or improvements are undertaken to ensure uninterrupted service.
  • To maintain all electrical installations, services and plant in a safe efficient manner, in accordance with current electrical regulations.
  • To ensure all life safety installations are maintained and kept in a good working order, i.e. PA system, fire alarm, secondary lighting; and to carry out first line response / repairs to these systems.
  • To be fully conversant with the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations and on site guide.
  • To be competent and conversant with all types of modern electrical installation systems, have an ability to carry out fault diagnosis, and have a good working knowledge of electrical equipment to undertake repairs.
  • To undertake occasional Portable Appliance Testing.
  • To maintain the heating, ventilation and air conditioning plant and systems ensuring that all air handling units, chillers, fan coil units are kept in good working order.
  • To carry out any pipe work installations and repairs as requested ensuring that all work complies with current regulations.
  • To carry out daily plant room checks, to monitor and check the Building Maintenance System (BMS) – Trend 963 and ensure that any malfunction or issues of concern are noted and acted upon, and reporting to senior colleagues as required.
  • To attend to plumbing requirements including the unblocking of toilets and any remedial work that is required.
  • To carry out basic maintenance check on the stage lift working with your BST colleagues and liaising with external lift contractors when required.
  • To attend site in an emergency as requested by the management team to assist with the building facility or services.
  • To ensure the workshop, workbenches and stores for equipment are kept in a clean and tidy manner, that all equipment is properly put away, without blocking any access areas and that stock levels are maintained at an appropriate level, informing the M and E Services Manager of any stock or equipment parts requirements for ordering. Place orders on the purchase order system for all approved purchases.
  • To undertake the PPM on all mechanical, domestic, and heating systems are requested.
  • Embrace the Sustainability Policy and work to meet its objectives, putting sustainability at the forefront of all decisions.
  • Develop a good understanding of the Hall’s Health and Safety guidelines and your responsibilities within these. Promote a safe working environment and foster the non-blame culture, adhering to any Health & Safety requirements, flagging any conflicts that may arise with Health and Safety and working towards finding effective solutions.
  • To undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the Management including the Building Services Manager, Deputy Building Services Manager, Facilities Manager and Director of Operations.

  Person Specification:

  • Have undertaken an apprenticeship with completion of City and Guilds or other relevant courses (e.g. 236 part 1 and 2, electricity at work regulations, 17th edition - wiring regulations, 2391- electrical test/inspection) or at least level 2 NVQ, with a good all round knowledge and experience of working with electrical and mechanical building systems.
  • Be able to undertake installation, testing and inspection of M&E services, systems and equipment with an ability to work on pumps and motors, inverters, plumbing and HVAC systems, gas fired burners, low temperature hot water systems and if possible steam boilers.
  • Have considerable experience in a complex and large public entertainment venue, responding to a helpdesk system and BMS-generated alarms.
  • Hold a CSCS Certificate
  • Be capable of fault finding, testing and inspecting electrical circuits and equipment, identifying solutions and where possible working to rectify systems to a safe working condition, which is often to tight deadlines particularly just prior to the commencement of a show.
  • Be computer literate to include a reasonable knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. Building Services Technicians are required to complete a duty log report for show duty shifts.
  • Have an understanding of energy management and environmental control measures and be able to offer creative solutions for improvement of building services systems.
  • Have a flexible adaptable approach, ability to work constructively within a team with good communication skills, to be clear and concise and capable of remaining calm during potentially stressful situations.
  • Have a ‘hands on and can do’ approach to work.
  • Undertake their work with due diligence and with a thorough understanding of health and safety processes, particularly in relation to restricted access and high hazard areas, as well as the need for permits to work for certain Building Services activities.

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• Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

  London - London Bridge, SE1

  to £50,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  This is a career changing opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Engineer to work with an innovative MEP Building Services design consultancy looking to strengthen their team. The company was established in 2002 and is an independent Mechanical & Electrical design consultancy that provides the full range of MEP Building Services.  Boasting an impressive client list in the hospitality, commercial, finance, retail, and residential sectors, the company operate on projects across the UK, Ireland, & Mainland Europe. The Senior leadership are actively involved in day-to-day client delivery, and the entire teams professional and personable approach focuses on offering clients first class solutions and bespoke services that exceed expectations and provide measurable benefits. You will be joining a first-class team of dedicated technical specialists that operate in a collaborative atmosphere working alongside the UK’s leading architects, designers, and contractors. There is a realistic opportunity to progress and you will be given exposure to challenging and rewarding work on a diverse range of projects. What you’ll be doing:

  • Carrying out detailed Mechanical Building Services Design Engineering on new build and refurbishment construction projects.
  • Assist senior staff in feasibility studies, concept and scheme design stages.
  • Attend design team meetings alongside other staff members.
  • Inspect and report on mechanical building services systems.
  • Undertake Mechanical design work consisting of surveys, design, drawings and specifications for projects. Work in conjunction with other design team members as required as part of an overall project team. Ensure the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements.
  • Utilise Building Services software for calculations.
  • Produce marked up drawings for CAD by others or direct CAD design drawings for issue.
  • Select and specify products, equipment and installation standards relating to Mechanical services suitable for the costing and installation by Contractors.

  To be successful in this role you will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services and a sound knowledge of technical engineering design including British building regulations and standards. You should be presentable with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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