Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer
Post Title:
Senior Building Services Engineer
Place of Work:
Northfleet, but may use flexible working
Hours of work:
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Salary:
Depending upon experience and qualifications
Accountable to:
Technical Director/Associate Director/Associate
Main Purpose of role:
Using sound knowledge of mechanical/electrical building services, provide support and line management to the mechanical/electrical team to progress multiple projects on all drawing production including schematics and engineering calculations within agreed timescales.
Principal tasks and responsibilities:
Business Operation and Development
To have future business development in mind at all times, maintain good relationship with all Industry contacts and promoting the business where opportunities arise.
Ensure that all projects remain in budget, monitor whether additional fees are appropriate and control team workload to meet the schedules.
To actively assist management to maintain an effective business by raising potential threats and suggesting remedies to overcome.
Look for potential options for new business and additional fees and clear with line manager for approval.
DesignTo actively review, in conjunction with the process owners, the design process
Produce schematics, elevations, details in AutoCAD/Revit which meet engineering directives,
UK engineering standards, CDM regulations and our drawing and quality procedures• Produce and check engineering calculations as required
Support the team with project checking/reviews; resolving issues in order to maintain timeframes and quality compliance
Co-ordinate drawings/CAD/Revit with other disciplines, having an understanding of other engineering principles
Maintain a working knowledge of appropriate engineering and industry standardLiaise concisely and professionally with external members of the design team and Clients on Technical subjects whether at client meetings, workshops, project review meeti
Respond accurately, concisely and correctly to Design Team and Contractor queries including RFIs, Tech Subs etc in line with our approved products
Communication
Ability to apply initiative to seek additional information from relevant sources to solve engineering problems
To be familiar and keep up to date with British Standards, industry guides and approved documents etc.
To assist with other AutoCAD/Revit work when workload requires
Ability to liaise concisely and professionally with external members of the design team and Client on Technical subjects by phone and email
Maintain regular progress conversations with Team Leader
Respond accurately, concisely and correctly to Design Team and Contractor queries including RFIs, Tech Subs etc in line with our approved products
Attend and contribute confidently at client meetings and workshops
To work towards professional accreditation in a proactive manner and discuss any assistance required with Team Leader and / or senior management
Management
To work with the Team leader to provide line management and support to the mechanical/electrical team
To monitor the team and individual performance flagging issues to directors or HR
General
Complete timesheets daily and accurately
To maintain a high standard of probity in professional, personal and financial matters
Maintaining good relations with colleagues and external partners
To work flexibly and efficiently to maintain the highest professional standards
To ensure you maintain your continued professional development
To ensure you effective manage the Health and Safety of yourself, your team and clients
Ensure that the highest level of commercial confidentiality is maintained
To act in accordance with our Group policies and procedures
To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required
Our mission is to reduce our carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in all aspects of our business