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• Lead Commissioning Manager

  Kent - Tunbridge Wells

  to £475 per day (Outside ir35)

  Contract

  My client is Building Services consultancy providing single source solutions to the construction industry, property owners and property managers.  They provide solutions on all aspects of Building Services Commissioning and Client Verification and have been at the forefront of Commissioning Management for over 35 years.  As a result of growth they are looking for a Lead Commissioning Manager to join the team. Responsibilities will include the following:

  • Review all commissioning related documentation
  • Review the testing and commissioning process and plan
  • Identify risks to the project and any potential opportunities
  • Review and report against installation progress
  • Review trade contractors method statements
  • Attend regular commissioning meetings
  • Attend off-site and factory witness tests
  • Witness system pre-commissioning and setting to work activities
  • Witness commissioning activities
  • Witness of all integrated system testing
  • Witness of all performance / environmental testing
  • Witness testing of life safety systems in conjunction with relevant Statutory Authorities
  • Provide detailed reports to the client at agreed frequency
  • Issue a final summary report to the project team confirming that the services have been correctly installed and commissioned to specification
  • Identify any outstanding works, snags or potential latent risks
  • System commissionability reviews
  • Development of the commissioning plan

  When applying for this role as Commissioning Manager you will have skills and/or experience in the following items in order to be successful:

  • Degree or HND in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven UK experience in commissioning management.
  • Strong understanding of MEP systems and integration within building environments.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of British standards and building regulations.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Development of the commissioning programme, including identification of the critical path and construction milestone drivers
  • Production and installation monitoring to specification and standards
  • Production of monitoring documents to track factory acceptance tests, method statement production, testing, commissioning and final acceptance and sign-off

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• Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

  London - Battersea, SW11

  to £48,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Services Mechanical Design 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 fully understand Mechanical systems design process and undertake mechanical engineering design activities relating to assigned projects.
  • To fulfil the Practice’s overall objective in leading to first class architecture and engineering on time and on budget.
  • To have thorough knowledge of, and comply with, company procedures and standards.

  Skills: Required:

  • Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
  • Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based.
  • Have 2 to 4 years of previous mechanical engineering design experience.
  • Foundational technical understanding of building mechanical engineering discipline and an appreciation of the role of the environmental engineer within the design team.
  • Developing understanding of other engineering disciplines engaged in the design of the built environment.
  • Appreciation of building design and architecture with creative and innovative mindset.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within the integrated design process environment.
  • To seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution with objective of acquiring chartered status.
  • Ability to use engineering software including experience of using Autodesk Revit and advanced knowledge of working with Microsoft Office software to be used for calculations, reports and presentations.
  • Willing to learn new software tools such as Adobe Creative Suite to create reports and presentation material.
  • Working knowledge of core technical guidance published by ASHRAE and CIBSE.
  • Able to negotiate and communicate well in English, including both spoken and written language plus an ability to listen and to understand others.
  • Ability to understand and formulate appropriate design decisions.
  • A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and a proven commitment to independent, lifelong learning.
  • Demonstrate initiative in approach to own work, self-organised and motivated.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Good interpersonal 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.

  Desirable:

  • International project experience.
  • Aware of UK and International design standards.
  • Ability to use some of the following software applications: IES or other dynamic simulation tools, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop etc), Bluebeam.
  • Additional languages, in particular: European mainland languages, Arabic, Mandarin.

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• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  London - London Bridge, SE1

  to £60,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: Mechanical & Electrical Building Services consulting practice founded in 1988.   Operating in the healthcare, education, commercial and residential care sectors they adopt a design philosophy based on low energy consumption and long term building sustainability. Role:

  • Undertake mechanical design work consisting of surveys, design, drawings and specifications for projects. Work in conjunction with other Client 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 Specify products, equipment and installation standards relating to mechanical services suitable for the costing and installation by Contractors.
  • Take the lead role for the company, where necessary, on projects.
  • Prepare budget costs for schemes and maintain these during the design stage of a project. Issue a pre-tender estimate to the QS (if part of the project remit). Obtain assistance from Associate Engineers where required.
  • Comment on mechanical services valuations during the construction process.
  • Attend project design meetings, technical meetings, Value Engineering Workshops, Risk Workshops etc as required by the project.
  • Attend site as part of the construction phase activities of projects and participate in site meetings. Undertake snagging, preparation of snagging lists, valuations (if required) and end of defects inspections as required. When undertaking valuations where we are acting as Lead Consultant these are normally undertaken on a monthly basis and include the preparation of Certificates and Valuation paperwork for submission to the Client to allow payment authorisation.
  • Undertake surveys and reports for the company including Feasibility studies, and Condition Surveys and generate reports meeting the company report format.
  • Undertake presentations for projects relating to mechanical services.
  • Advise Clients and other designers on energy use and conservation in a range of buildings and sites, aiming to minimise the environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint.
  • Utilise Cymap Building Services software for steady state calculations.
  • Utilise TAS software/engage with an external modelling company for thermal modelling in conjunction with other members of staff where required for projects needing these calculations. Assist in developing/updating a standard set of output documents and calculations for tender issue.
  • Champion the use of BIM, Revit and TAS for mechanical and electrical services design work in the office.
  • Undertake tender reviews and provide recommendation reports for the appointment of Contractors. This shall be either in conjunction with other Design Team members where required.
  • Work in conjunction with other staff members on design work as part of an overall project team. In particular work with the junior members of staff to support the project and to assist in their development.
  • Participate in the Staff Review process which is undertaken on an annual basis.
  • Complete the company timesheets system on a weekly basis to record time worked on specific project tasks.
  • Undertake CPD training to continue your education and training.
  • Participate in the health and review process within the company and adhere to the Health and Safety procedures in place.
  • Develop Client relationships with the aim to obtain repeat business for the company.

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