GR Associates

MEP REVIT / BIM CO-ORDINATOR I am currently looking for a MEP Revit / Bim Coordinator for an established M&E consultancy in the West Midlands. You will have the following skills and expertise:- Excellent communicator with the ability to guide the project to a co-ordinated successful outcome A team player Solutions focussed always seeking to find a better way Highly competent, used to working in an environment where ready-made answers are not always available Creative, independent thinker to provide confidence to the project team Have an understanding of design and its application in estimating, planning and construction management Highly resourceful with the ability to take the initiative and stay one step ahead A solutions focussed member of the project team as team members will rely on them to keep the project on track to agreed project BIM strategy. Self motivator with the drive, commitment and desire to succeed in a pressurised environment Key Responsibilities Working on a variety of interesting projects across varied sectors Being involved in all stages of the projects managing/delivering the appropriate visuals to team members to support their work Responsible for design team compliance with BIM standards Working closely with the respective design teams to ensure that the clients needs have been understood and incorporated. Interrogate the design information being developed for incorporation into the model to ensure that it is robust and in the appropriate format. Design interrogation input of the model to identify clashes and produce and manage a clash register Oversee the extraction of key data from the project model to produce scheduled material quantities Support the safety initiative on all projects 4D interface with the project planner and the Primavera P6 package to create virtual build of the 3d model Promote BIM to the on-site activities through the site management team and to optimise the projects sustainability credentials Optimise the site logistics through the model when planning temporary works, haul routes,site accesses, site welfare and storage locations Promote BIM to optimise the projects sustainability credentials Build a dataset during the design and construction that reflects the needs of the client. Produce an audit procedure and schedule to ensure the model complies with standards. Liaison with the other design department members to understand client s requirements and select solutions, plant and equipment appropriately ensuring the right information gets to the right people at the right time Representing the client at certain project meetings Sustainability understanding and implementation (LZC) Site management of contractors and installations Continued Professional Development (CPD) Practical site knowledge and experience Follow quality assurance processes and implementation

Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer required for leading West Midlands Consultancy Operating for almost 20 years, my client has been providing high quality Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Design services for the built environment. Based from their offices in the West Midlands, they are involved in the following sectors: Commercial Education Healthcare Leisure Listed Buildings Residential Retail Transport Due to an increase in demand for their services they are looking to recruit a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to replace a long serving engineer who is leaving the industry. You will be a key part of the delivery team and will be required to manage your own technical input, as well as that of others, and to demonstrate your understanding of the role that your work plays in the delivery of the projects as a whole. You will need an understanding of the financial and commercial considerations that affect project delivery, and be able to provide accurate and relevant reports on progress of the work against time and budgetary targets, together with being responsible for invoicing respective projects with the accounts department. You must be: A competent designer with experience in the Mechanical service design of a range of projects and sectors. Degree qualified (or close to achieving qualification) in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical discipline. Chartered status (or looking to start the process) through IMechE, CIBSE or MIEI Competent design software and IT skills Experience of mentoring junior staff GR Associates is a specialist in Building Services Recruitment and have a range of posts available. If you are seeking a career move but this position is not right for you please browse the other vacancies on our website. We also welcome speculative applications.

Project Manager This position is a result of significant increase and project wins in the client's mechanical team. Mainly to service a major long standing client's M&E project works. The Project Manager will assist the Mechanical Department management team in mentoring and upskilling the wider team, retaining and improving existing customer relations. The role involves commercial responsibility as well as operational delivery, client relationship and high-quality project execution with a key focus to quality of install. The role will require close collaboration with numerous stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, including but not limited to the following: designers both internal and external, architects, GML estimating department, key account leads, project commercial teams both in house and client side, sub-contractors, manufacturers and specialist suppliers, client agents, commissioning teams and high-profile customers. The candidate will be a key contributor from conception, through the design stages, managing the delivery and ensuring that each project is suitably resourced and closed out in a professional manner, to the highest of standards. Key Responsibilities: A keen eye for detail and a continuous drive to deliver quality work. Lead by example, promote the highest of standards with regards to HSEQ best practice, ensuring compliance with company standards, policies, ISO accreditations and legislative requirements in all instances. Confident and effective communication, ability to chair meetings, driving outcomes, ensuring the production of accurate records of discussions, actions and deadlines. Exposure to tenders, liaison with designers, estimating and commercial teams. As noted above, we have separate teams within the business to handle tendering & commercial enquiries, however as a client representative, you will be the owner of tenders to ensure they are delivered on time and to the standard expected. Ability to fully understand the client requirement, technical specifications, drawings and project requirement holistically. Good understanding of design and project risks. Identify, manage and escalate risks where necessary. Mitigate risks with sound deployment of sub-contracts and allocation of CDP s (Contractors Design Portion). Be able to contribute and manage against the sequence of works for the project programme. Ability to drive the project programme, ensuring key milestones are maintained. Ability to foresee potential points of failure and react accordingly. Prepare and present regular progress reports including programme drop lines to project stakeholders. Understanding the importance of the development and submission of RFI s, TQ s, RFI s & Tech Sub s and driving close out of items raised. Ability to make sound business decisions under pressure. A logical and lateral thinker with the ability to problem solve. Effective communicator, driven, focused, tenacious and conscientious. Excellent time management, ability to delegate, prioritise key tasks and workload when working to strict deadlines. Good understanding of project governance and the requirement for procedural conformity. Commercially astute, sound awareness of the contract terms ensuring adherence, ability to highlight risks, manage variations, delays and EOT requirements, liaising with internal QS s to ensure that the business is commercially protected. Build and maintain good relationships with the customer, framework suppliers and design consultants. Possess the ability to be assertive where required. Able to read the situation and make sound decisions, managing multiple entities both up and downstream, being the conduit to success. Highly adept at the co-ordination of work packages, understanding the interaction of trades and the ability to foresee potential issues. Sound knowledge of CDM Regulations, Principal Designer & Principal Contractor responsibilities under appointment. Willingness to learn and adapt to new ways of working. Highlight key commercial risk and mitigation measures. Upskilling of wider department team. Carry out PDR s for direct reports. Drive the company s vision, values and work ethic, contributing to the growth of the business. o Safety o Quality o Integrity o People

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Project Engineer to be based in the West Midlands, working for an established Mechanical Contractor. The company offers the installation of mechanical engineering services, undertaking projects within various sectors including commercial, industrial, education, leisure and residential. Ideally candidates will have at least 5 years building services experience working for a mechanical contractor and be looking to progress to a more senior level in the building services sector. With a respected/noted contractor and be qualified ideally to minimum HNC standard. The role requires working across an interesting & diverse work base covering many specialised areas of the Mechanical industry. The role requires the financial & quality management of projects within a team environment along with the management of construction programmes. Full support and training will be given when required. Working strategically with Contracts Managers/Project Managers you will possess excellent Client, Sub Contractor & inter-personal management skills. Candidates must be a dynamic team player with the desire and ability to succeed. Benefits will be commensurate with experience and in line with the industry and those of a leading organisation. This is also a great opportunity to progress to a Mechanical Contracts Manager and beyond in a company with impressive growth plans.

With our client's ongoing commitment to the delivery of operational brilliance, they are on the hunt for an experienced BIM Manager to continue this mission. Our client, a leading MEP design consultancy, are looking for an experienced BIM Manager to bring their skills and expertise to a permanent role. This role offers the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis from our client's West or East Midlands. Join now to support the design and delivery of high-quality projects within an inspiring and supportive environment. -Competitive salary of 60,000 to 80,000 (depending on experience). -Company pension scheme, on-site working arrangement, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities. Responsibilities: -Oversee all ongoing BIM/Revit works, across a range of disciplines, allowing for quality assurance, model and template creation and verification, and auditing to take place. -Create and develop accurate digital works, including in-depth MEP designs, 3D models, animated flythroughs, and extensive presentation resources. -Manage Revit, BIM, and CAD standards, maintaining AEC and BIMstore compliance. -Collaborate with multidisciplinary project professionals, clients, and external partners, conducting regular review meetings, ensuring alignment with client requirements. -Promote professional development across all teams, within the business, by the provision of ongoing support and mentorship. -Remain up to date on industry advancements and implement them across the business, and within project developments, ensuring efficient delivery and operations. Requirements: -Extensive experience as a BIM Manager, or a similar role, with qualifications and training in Revit MEP, Navisworks, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and other BIM platforms. -Significant demonstrable experience with complex project delivery, execution plan production, and ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations. -Strong understanding of installation processes, MEP systems, and spatial planning. -Effective communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with strong presentation capabilities, attention to detail, and an ability to work well under pressures.