Architectural Coordinator/Premises Design Engineer

JOB TITLE: Architectural Coordinator/Premises Design Engineer - Rail LOCATION: London SALARY: £(Apply online only) Per Day (Ltd) THE CLIENT My London based client who are a leading Tier 1 contractor are currently seeking an experienced Architectural Coordinator/Premises Design Engineer to work in London with the candidate expected to travel intermittently to various project sites when required. Our client works across the UK specializing within the Civil/Rail engineering sectors with a primary focus of Rail related projects. THE ROLE * Support the Architectural Technical Lead in all duties of reviewing, developing, coordinating, self-certifying, and assuring the Premises design * Support the Accountable Person (Architectural Technical Lead) in self-certifying the design and construction in accordance with London Underground requirements * Assist the Architectural Technical Lead to be the first point of contact between the Construction Team and other relevant personnel * Support the Construction and the Procurement teams in developing and implementing a finishes procurement strategy and coordinated programme between MEP and Premises suppliers ACCOUNTABILITIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Site Support * Maintain an updated register of Issued For Construction information * Provision of technical support and advice concerning agreed technical aspects and proposal of designs and of construction site activities * Review, comment, provide input and acceptance on proposals from the Construction Team and procured Subcontractors - checking compatibility with the permanent works design intent. This includes but is not limited to reviewing: o Technical submissions containing Material Compliance Requests (MCRs) o Request for Information (RFIs) o Field Design Change Requests (FDCR) o Non-Conformance Records (NCR) o Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) o Fabrication drawings o Samples and benchmarks o Remedial works * Assist with the FDCR process and when required go back to the Architectural Consultant for changes to the IFC documentation or 3D model * Review records / As-built information and, when required, support in the production of this documentation. * Undertake site inspections to view and comment on quality aspects, and compliance with IFC information and specified requirements. Procurement stage * Assist the Architectural Technical Lead and the Procurement Team by advising and reviewing the finishes procurement strategy * Contribute to scope of works for architectural packages for suppliers to price * Identify the most effective means of delivering the Premises detailed design and technical coordination * Contribute to the justification of Value Engineering Opportunities * Coordinate detailed design Self-Certification for Design * Assisting the Architectural Technical Lead with: o Confirming that all design deliverables including drawings and supporting documentation have been integrated and assured in accordance with the design organisations accepted processes o Confirming and agreeing (verifying) the design package breakdown; o Confirming that CDSes and Compliance Submissions have been assured through agreed processes Self-Certification for Construction * Assisting the Architecture / Premises Accountable Person with: o Review and acceptance of all Inspection and Test documentation; o Nominating and undertaking inspections on Inspection & Test documentation; o Assist in the production of ITCHBU and BIU Submissions; o Undertake inspections for confirming that works can be brought into use; o Review and acceptance of proposed materials, trials, samples and benchmarks; o The review and acceptance of inspection and test records to confirm systems functionality (including end to end) and performance; o The review and acceptance of O&M information; o The review and acceptance of Defects and Outstanding Works Lists; o The review and acceptance of Non-Conformance Reports; o The review and acceptance of design change documents against agreed assurance baselines; o Confirmation of the acceptability of any remedial works; o Oversee the provision of assurance evidence and other MAID deliverables against a detailed listing against which Certification is provided; o Accepting assurance evidence and other MAID deliverables on ASITE in accordance with an agreed approvals matrix; o Co-ordinate the acceptance of the physical works and the associated assurance by LU stakeholders and other third parties. ABOUT YOU * Educated to degree or higher level in a discipline typically Architecture, Engineering or Construction - Required * Holding good knowledge of British Standards and Building Regulations - Required * 5-10 years' experience in Architectural finishes or Premises engineering - Required * Demonstrating at least 2 years' experience in Railway and/or LU experience projects - Preferred * Have excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal), as well as good organisational skills - Required * Good working knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007. - Desirable "VGC Personnel Ltd are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy