Associate Building Services Engineer

Reference Number: SM321

Job Type

Full Time

Availability

Permanent

Associate Building Services Engineer

One of our clients is looking for an Associate Building Service Engineer to support and lead workshop operations to increase reliability and cost effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

Designing and supervising the installation of all main services in new or existing buildings, including all equipment and materials involved with heating, lighting, ventilation, air-conditioning, electrical distribution, ELV, water supply, sanitation, public health, fire protection, safety systems, lifts, escalators, facade engineering and acoustics.
Schematic design, concept design, developed design, detailed design, supervision, testing and commissioning of integrated building services systems.
Approving materials, plants and workshop designs in line with contract documentation.
Assisting in the management and forecasting of costs, using whole life cycle costing techniques, ensuring that work is done within budget.
Assisting in payment applications, variations and claims.
Assisting in designing site-specific equipment as required.
Monitoring and maintaining building systems and processes.
Assisting in Energy Audits.
Assisting in the testing and commissioning of systems.
Coordinating MEP designs with that of other design competences deployed on projects.
Ensuring that all practices, policies, strategies and services, including the design and maintenance of building systems, comply with current professional and health and safety legislations, professional Standards and Codes of Practice.
Ensuring project Quality Assurance.
Ensuring that all Building Services aspects of the project are properly managed and controlled.

Requirements:

A recognized professional building services engineering degree or a related qualification in this field. A master’s degree in a relevant subject would be considered an asset.
Preferably possessing LEED/BREEAM accreditation or similar.
A proven track record with experience performing building services engineering duties including concept, scheme, plant sizing and detail design across a range of sectors and in projects of high complexity and scale.
The candidate would preferably be a chartered / warranted engineer.
Ability to manage projects and design commissions relating to building services including project finances.
A solid understanding of quality assurance, safety and environmental sustainability.
Proficiency in the use of AutoCad, and Microsoft Office. Proficiency in BIM and/or other related design and engineering systems as Revit, Hevacomp and IES would be considered an asset.
Well versed, well-spoken and proficient in written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work under pressure and to work closely with others in a multidisciplinary environment.
Attention to detail, influencing skills, assertiveness and the ability to understand and express technical concepts accurately with confidence and clarity.
Collaborative approach with the ability to maximize short-term requirements and output whilst building long-term productive relationships.
Proficient analytical skills and a measured approach to decision-making, being able to take decisions as and when needed in the interest of efficiency.
A motivated team player demonstrating an eager and positive work ethic.