Associate MEP/ Associate Director

The role will provide you with an opportunity to become build and develop a successful MEP and Sustainability Team to work alongside and in conjunction with the existing Building Surveying and Structural Engineering divisions.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of projects including client management, deliverables and business development.

This role is suitable for a candidate with extensive experience in Mechanical / Electrical Design engineering and is technically sound with good Client facing skills.

The culture of the team is to be a trusted client advisor who are selected for their professional quality service, enthusiasm and expertise in the built environment. We are seeking a likeminded, professional engineer to contribute their unique skills and expertise to our collaborative environment.

The post holder will be involved in a variety of roles, including design, advisory services, contract management and asset management primarily of mechanical / electrical services in existing buildings.

The role will therefore include surveying of existing mechanical/ electrical services in existing buildings including commercial and residential.

You will be responsible for developing the design for boilers, ventilation systems, water services (including booster pumps), renewable technologies etc.

Person Specification:

The candidate is expected to be conscientious, enthusiastic, well organised and professional. They must provide a constant positive influence on the team, encourage others and lead by example.

The candidate is expected to be proactive with developing their own and others knowledge, while driving standards and quality throughout the team. The role requires a clear bias towards refurbishment and work in existing buildings and good understanding of renewable technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Representing the Practice at meetings with Clients and Contractors.
• Take a leading role in the design team managing a wide range of MEP System replacements,
• Term Maintenance Contracts and commercial fit out schemes.
• Develop and present project design proposals to a client following the external brief and internal

discussions so that client requirements are met, acting as either lead internal consultant or as member of a team.

• Carrying out quality audits and pre/post inspection services.
• Prepare, ready for tender, specifications, designs, drawings, equipment schedules and contract documentation.
• Issue in conjunction with the client, contract documentation to tender, adjudicate and recommend appropriate contractor to meet project requirements.
• Establish and agree clear responsibility as lead internal consultant for the project.
• When acting as lead Consultant undertake all aspects of project management as defined by the client in their letter of appointment.
• Contract administration duties associated MEP Replacement schemes
• Undertake project surveys including site inspections, stock condition, refurbishment, and post occupancy performance evaluations.
• Will be expected to have input with Planned Maintenance Programs/ Capital Expenditure Plans.
• Site inspections to ensure that works are completed in accordance with the design and specifications.
• You are expected to maintain a high level of professional and engineering standards and observe the legal requirements and professional guidelines of the relative professional bodies.

Competencies:

• Hold a BEng or BSc in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a similar consultancy role.
• Hold/working towards membership with relevant industry body (CIBSE, EI).

Performance Requirements/Objectives:

• On a daily basis, provide support and advice to staff, deal with client related issues and provide professional services as required.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism at all times.