Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Building Services Engineer - Mechanical

I am currently recruiting for a Senior Building Services Engineer (Mechanical) to ensure continuity of engineering processes on current and future projects.

This position will report directly to the Building Services Director.

The Role

• Input at tender and cost planning stage, including evaluating M&E Consultants specifications and tender drawings.
• Buildability reviews, alternative design philosophy, logistics and planning.
• Management of design team to meet their obligations, including organising and chairing design workshops.
• Monitor the production of M&E design information, including interfaces with architects and structural engineers, ensuring design details meet the Employers Requirements.
• Raise, manage and monitor Technical Queries and Requests for Information (RFIs) as required.
• Input on tender lists for specialist M&E sub-contractors and major plant/equipment.
• Evaluate supply chain tender returns and quotations for specification compliance and best value.
• Liaison with sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure order completeness, spec compliance and interface with electrical and construction elements.
• Engineering of contractors responsibilities such as fan and pump sizing, bracketry, and expansion.
• Raise and agree Technical Submissions for Mechanical Plant & Equipment.
• Manage and monitor the delivery of plant and equipment to meet programme, including factory witness testing.
• Manage the production and delivery of M&E co-ordinated installation drawings to programme and budget.
• Checking and sign off of co-ordinated installation drawings for design compliance, good engineering practice, operation, maintainability, CDM (H&S) and commissionabilty prior to issue.
• Management of CDP Specialists such as Sprinklers and BMS.
• Preparation and monitoring of Client and design changes.
• Liaison with Construction team members, including site inspections.
• What We Are Looking For
• Ideally will have an Engineering Degree or equivalent and experience working in the Construction industry within Building Services.
• Good knowledge of Mechanical systems, equipment, and design/coordination requirements.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Must be able to manage workload and good time management.
• Working well individually, as a team member, or leading a team.
• Good IT skills in Excel and Word, and ability to use other IT software (specific training will be given).
• Previous management experience would be beneficial for this role.
• The Package
• Competitive salary.
• Company Car or Car allowance.
• A wide range of family friendly policies.
• 8% matched pension contributions.
• Private healthcare and Life assurance.
• 26 days holiday, 2 wellbeing days, and 1 volunteering day.
• Personal and professional development, plus a flexible benefit pot.
• For more information, contact Matt Jones on 07711 370552 or mjones@skilledcareers. co. uk