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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 organizing 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 coordinated installation drawings to programme and budget.
- Checking and sign off of coordinated installation drawings for design compliance, good engineering practice, operation, maintainability, CDM (H&S), and commissionability 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.
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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.
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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
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