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• MEP Design Manager (Associate)

  London - Battersea, SW1

  to £70,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Summary: We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate MEP Design Manager to be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary engineering team in London. You will be required to work autonomously or with a team to develop the successful projects through clear strategy and proactive commitment nationally and internationally. The role involves review and management of the MEP engineering disciplines and MEP delivery of large-scale projects, attending project meetings, overseeing MEP engineering activities, and ensuring design completeness and quality compliance. The role will provide crucial technical support, contribute to project reporting, and represent the company professionally. Strong knowledge of international industry standards and regulations, experience in MEP design capacities, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential qualities. Role:

  • Good Knowledge of MEPF systems, relevant legislations, standards, regulations, guides and good practise nationally and internationally as appropriate, having hands-on engineering design experience from any one of the MEP disciplines; including mechanical, public health or electrical engineering.
  • Project and design management, team leadership and project delivery.
  • To attend, and chair where appropriate and working with project lead, meetings with the Client, the sub consultants, specialist contractors, internal design team and other team members where required.
  • Manage meeting minutes and actions, manage the design process and coordinate MEP engineering activities relating to the project including the management of engineering subconsultants.
  • Ensure efficient project, team and external partners/sub-consultant management, pre and post contract.
  • Support project delivery, project team performance and ensure project performance.
  • Undertake project scope and contract reviews to ensure quality and deliver against contractual obligations.
  • Work with Project lead, provide effective and timely assistance, technical advice and support during the project, and oversee the project teams responsible for producing it.
  • To contribute to Project Reporting, and Project Meetings where appropriate and manage input from others.
  • Take ownership for MEP engineering design delivery on significant sized projects.
  • To interrogate the design for completeness and quality in compliance with company procedures and standards and be an active participant in all aspects of quality assurance and project performance.
  • Ensure programme, project and design procedures and protocols are implemented and adhered to by the design team.
  • Managing, agreeing and tracking of RFIs, client decisions and approval procedures, ensuring submissions align with client expectations.
  • Supporting with communication and management of key information between different disciplines within the team.
  • Produce project delivery plans and schedule of key dependencies, MEP design activities and milestones following liaison with all Design Team members by understanding the project scope of works.
  • Monitor MEP design progress and identify areas of risk/ concern that are approaching.
  • Identification of MEP design deliverables, who they will be prepared by and when they need to be delivered.
  • Represent the company both externally and internally in professional and diligent manner always.
  • To fulfil the Practice’s overall objective in producing first class architecture and engineering on time and on budget.
  • Solid technical understanding of own core MEP engineering discipline with good understanding of the role of the building services engineer within the design team in an architectural and engineering consulting environment.
  • To contribute to MEPF Group management activities, as required by the Partner and/or the Senior Partner.

  Skills:

  • 7 years experience as either a mechanical, electrical or public health engineer and/or Design Manager / Technical Services Manager on significant projects
  • Qualified as a Chartered Engineer and degree in engineering.
  • MCIBSE/MIET/MIEE/IMechE Professional Membership Registration.
  • Experience working with a design consultancy and/or contractor in an MEP capacity, with track record of successful project delivery
  • Proven experience in working alongside multidiscipline design teams with a solid understanding and empathy of the design process.
  • Experience of working in a team environment is essential.
  • Deep understanding and knowledge of design and construction processes.
  • Good technical understanding of MEP engineering disciplines and the role of the building services engineer within the design team.
  • Good understanding of other disciplines and specialisms engaged in the design of the built environment.
  • Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
  • Good understanding of international Building Regulations and industry standard design reference material
  • Ability to use initiative in response to demands of project.
  • Able to negotiate and communicate well in graphical, written or verbal forms including ability to listen and to understand others.
  • Awareness of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget.
  • A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and a proven commitment to independent, lifelong learning.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and use of initiative in response to demands of project.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team.
  • 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.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
  • Enthusiastic, driven and dynamic self-starter with career progression aspirations.
  • Ability to forge strong people relationships.
  • Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports.
  • Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team under own initiative.
  • Appreciation of different type of contracting agreements within architectural and engineering design.
  • Flexible and willing to travel to service international projects and customers.
  • Client facing with strong presentation skills.
  • Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
  • International project experience
  • Track record of project delivery in BIM
  • Broad understanding of sustainable design and the role of MEP systems design in the built environment
  • Familiarity with International design standards such as ASHRAE, including 55, 62.1, 90.1 etc.
  • Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite software
  • Experience in development and implementation of design management tools and procedures
  • Bluebeam and Navisworks.
  • LEED qualified or having working familiarity with environmental assessment methods such as LEED/BREEAM/WELL etc.

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• Intermediate Electrical Engineer

  Shropshire Hybrid - Shrewsbury

  to £50,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: Successful sustainability-driven MEPH consultancy that helps to design, deliver and manage technical engineering solutions to the built environment. They have an enviable client base of blue-chip international companies, including global property advisors, institutional fund managers and facilities management organisations. They deliver asset performance management through applied building physics and traditional MEP consultancy, using a ‘software first’ approach. A team of intelligent, passionate and dedicated professionals who are all experts in their fields. Their approach is to provide an exceptional level of service, delivered by experienced professionals, whilst ensuring solutions are practical, simple to understand and tailored to each client’s specific requirements. Role: To support growth in the business, they are seeking a highly motivated and talented Intermediate Electrical Engineer. This position offers a very exciting opportunity to work with high-profile blue-chip companies delivering a broad spectrum of sustainability services. This is a fantastic opportunity to join in a role that offers great career potential. Passion and a determination to deliver excellence are essential qualities, as is a commercially astute and innovative approach to delivering client solutions. The role is hybrid working (depending on the geographic location of the successful candidate). UK-wide travel will be required, as will periodic attendance to our head office located in Shrewsbury, West-Midlands. Responsibilities: This is a varied and exciting opportunity for an experienced Intermediate Electrical Engineer who has the drive and passion to make an immediate impact on a small, growing business. The core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Design of low-voltage electrical installations, typically working from RIBA work-stage 0 to 5.
  • Working with the team on the design of electrical infrastructures, to include cable sizing, load calculations, and marking up general arrangement/layout drawings.
  • Work with the team to develop real building lifecycle and upgrade strategies contributing to improved energy performance.
  • Delivery of sustainability accreditations and supporting documentation (such as BREEAM).
  • Supporting the delivery of energy efficiency solutions to clients to reduce operational costs and improve building asset ratings.
  • Supporting project teams by way of quality monitoring of contractor design/development, calculations, and their physical installations.

  Essential Skills:

  • Minimum of three years industry experience working in building services electrical design.
  • Formal qualifications in electrical design. A degree is not essential providing a track record of practical training and qualification has been completed.
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to recognise and solve problems.
  • Ability to coordinate electrical requirements with associated MEP skillsets/requirements.
  • Highly articulate and numerate.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and drive within complex and agile team structures.
  • Ability to prepare technical specification documents, such as scoping of works.
  • Ability to contribute to written reports and presentations for a diverse range of audiences.
  • An autonomous approach, with the capability of planning one’s own workload (recognising deadlines) and communicating effectively.
  • Good IT skills (Word/Excel/Microsoft Office).
  • Full UK driving licence.

  Desired Skills:

  • Membership of a professional engineering body (such as MCIBSE or MIET).
  • Experience in the design of fire safety systems.
  • Experience in the design of low-voltage switch panel systems.
  • Experience in the design of building energy management systems (BEMS) and control panels/control strategies.
  • Proficient in software packages such as Amtech and Autocad/Revit.

  Benefits:

  • Work as part of a small, close-knit team of dedicated and enthusiastic professionals.
  • Opportunity to work with large, blue chip clients.
  • Excellent ongoing professional development support, with training allowance.
  • An incredibly varied role, with lots of opportunity to make a difference to different areas of the business.
  • 25 days annual leave per year plus public holiday entitlement. Employee pension scheme (after qualifying period).
  • Company health care scheme (after qualifying period).
  • Discretionary bonus

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• Intermediate/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

  Hertfordshire - Tring

  to £60,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  My client is an MEP design consultancy looking to add an Intermediate/Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to their busy team of 15 engineers. They provide mechanical and electrical engineering services to a wide range of clients and market sectors including Healthcare & Education. This is an award-winning company that is large enough to provide stability and opportunity, but small enough to recognise its people as individuals. Responsibilities:

  • A capacity to sketch and develop designs and design briefs dictated by either clients or engineering managers.
  • Having full responsibility for technical and financial decisions taken. These include choice of system, organisation of works, and development of projects, with the ability to comply with time restrictions and limits.
  • Undertake surveys of a building and prepare reports on the mechanical aspects, including capability and compliance with Codes of Practice and Regulations and energy evaluation.
  • Have an understanding of the basic physics and design parameters associated with other disciplines.
  • Have a full and detailed understanding of the physics and design parameters on all aspects of mechanical works, and be able to implement the designs, including energy assessment.
  • Be computer literate and able to assist in the preparation of drawings on CAD and ability to translate requirements to CAD technicians.
  • Be competent in the exercise of independent technical judgement and application of engineering principles, including the application of Standards, Codes of Practice and Regulations.
  • Maintain a proactive attitude to maintaining output to programme and time management
  • Knowledge of British standards, building regulations documents, etc.
  • Able to work without supervision

   Requirements:

  • A degree qualification - mechanical or building services (Chartered or working towards). An HNC or HND with suitable design experience will also be considered.
  • Client interaction skills.
  • Software design ideally including Microsoft Office, Hevacomp, AutoCAD
  • Flexible working is offered with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home

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