Parkinson Gray Associates delivers a proven service to some of the leading Consulting Engineering and Contracting businesses within the British construction industry, predominantly across the Building Services, Energy and Sustainability sectors. Our client stands as one of the leading independently owned Building Services Consulting Engineers in the North of England. With three strategically situated offices, they ensure comprehensive local coverage across Yorkshire, the North West, and the North East regions. This industry-leading M&E practice handles projects nationwide for a diverse range of private and public sector clients. They offer full Mechanical & Electrical design services, complemented by a sustainability team that provides low-energy design and decarbonisation advice. This enables them to manage projects of all sizes and complexities effectively. Due to the expansion of the MEP team, they are now seeking a Principal HVAC Designer to join their ranks. Location: Manchester (City Centre) Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 (depending on the experience) Employment type: Permanent The purpose of the Role: As a Principal HVAC Designer, you will play a crucial role in leading the design and implementation of HVAC systems for various projects, ensuring excellence in engineering and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of HVAC systems for commercial, residential, and industrial projects, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Oversee the preparation of detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and schedules using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM. Perform load calculations, system sizing, and selection of equipment such as chillers, boilers, air handling units, and other HVAC components. Develop energy-efficient and sustainable HVAC solutions, incorporating renewable energy technologies such as solar thermal systems, geothermal heat pumps, and advanced building energy management systems. Utilize cutting-edge decarbonisation techniques, including the integration of high-efficiency heat recovery systems, advanced air filtration, and the use of low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants. Collaborate with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver optimal solutions. Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure project compliance with design specifications, industry standards, and local regulations. Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers within the team, providing technical support and professional development opportunities. Stay up-to-date with industry standards, regulations, and technological advancements, ensuring designs adhere to the latest codes and practices. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, ensuring successful project delivery within scope and schedule. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in HVAC design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex HVAC projects. Strong knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations. Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills. Proficiency in HVAC design software and tools. Chartered Engineer status is preferred. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Collaborative and supportive work environment. Exciting and challenging projects across various sectors. Modern office space in the heart of Manchester. How to Apply If you are a passionate and experienced Mechanical Designer looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV now. All applicants must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
Apr 26, 2025
Full time
Parkinson Gray Associates delivers a proven service to some of the leading Consulting Engineering and Contracting businesses within the British construction industry, predominantly across the Building Services, Energy and Sustainability sectors. Our client stands as one of the leading independently owned Building Services Consulting Engineers in the North of England. With three strategically situated offices, they ensure comprehensive local coverage across Yorkshire, the North West, and the North East regions. This industry-leading M&E practice handles projects nationwide for a diverse range of private and public sector clients. They offer full Mechanical & Electrical design services, complemented by a sustainability team that provides low-energy design and decarbonisation advice. This enables them to manage projects of all sizes and complexities effectively. Due to the expansion of the MEP team, they are now seeking a Principal HVAC Designer to join their ranks. Location: Manchester (City Centre) Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 (depending on the experience) Employment type: Permanent The purpose of the Role: As a Principal HVAC Designer, you will play a crucial role in leading the design and implementation of HVAC systems for various projects, ensuring excellence in engineering and client satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of HVAC systems for commercial, residential, and industrial projects, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Oversee the preparation of detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and schedules using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM. Perform load calculations, system sizing, and selection of equipment such as chillers, boilers, air handling units, and other HVAC components. Develop energy-efficient and sustainable HVAC solutions, incorporating renewable energy technologies such as solar thermal systems, geothermal heat pumps, and advanced building energy management systems. Utilize cutting-edge decarbonisation techniques, including the integration of high-efficiency heat recovery systems, advanced air filtration, and the use of low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants. Collaborate with clients, architects, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver optimal solutions. Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure project compliance with design specifications, industry standards, and local regulations. Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers within the team, providing technical support and professional development opportunities. Stay up-to-date with industry standards, regulations, and technological advancements, ensuring designs adhere to the latest codes and practices. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, ensuring successful project delivery within scope and schedule. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in HVAC design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex HVAC projects. Strong knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations. Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills. Proficiency in HVAC design software and tools. Chartered Engineer status is preferred. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Collaborative and supportive work environment. Exciting and challenging projects across various sectors. Modern office space in the heart of Manchester. How to Apply If you are a passionate and experienced Mechanical Designer looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV now. All applicants must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
CDM Principal Designer Central London Fantastic Benefits Hybrid Competitive Salary Offered We are currently working well established international engineering design consultancy that are leading the way in sustainable design within the built environment and energy transition sector. Due to several recent increase in workload, we are looking for an experienced CDM Principal Designer to join a very well-established and highly successful consultancy who are market leaders. Role Responsibilities The Principal Designers role is to plan, manage and monitor the Pre-Construction phase, to co-ordinate Health & Safety. The Principal Designer must: Fulfil the duties of the Principal Designer as defined under CDM 2015 including where necessary carrying out the role of CDM-Advisor to support the client. Ensuring that multiple team members and duty holders such as the client, designers, contractors and other internal multidisciplinary team members coordinate and cooperate with each other and check that relevant duties are complied with. Assist the client in identifying, obtaining and collating the pre-construction information Provide pre-construction information to designers, the principal contractor and contractors Ensure that designers comply with their duties and co-operate with each other Assist client in validating health & safety credentials of contractors Undertake safety by design review workshops Attend client meetings during all phase of the project and advise the client and design team on Health & Safety guidelines. Guide the Design team and client through Health & Safety requirement through all the relevant project phases including RIBA Stage Organise design risk workshops and review designers risk assessments Liaise with client representatives, Principal Contractor and contractors with respect to health and safety Review of Principal Contractors information, including: Construction Phase Health & Safety plan Prepare the Health & Safety file Submit F10 on behalf of client Undertake CDM site audits on behalf of client Undertake lessons learned workshops Undertake audits Review and identify surveys etc required. Produce and issue fee schedule and responsible for project reporting internally Responsible for internal project reporting on progress, close out and supporting invoicing. Role Requirements At least 5 years experience in a similar role with a focus on Construction Design Management Experience working on projects largely led by MEP services Data Centre and/or large scale infrastructure project experience ISO standard knowledge and experience beneficial Stable career background Knowledge of MEP building services would be useful NEBOSH Diploma essential Experience of construction site safety Ideally to have experience of appropriate H&S procedures in an engineering consultancy environment in the construction sector and specifically relating to site visitors and professionals compared to contractors and site operatives. Ideally to have working knowledge and experience of the UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and their applicability to design consultants in the built environment. You understand risk assessment and mitigation methods and ability to identify the most effective techniques and tools to use Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral Experience of having worked for an international consultancy (desirable) Sound knowledge & working application of key H&S issues and legislation Knowledge of MS office applications word, excel etc. Good understanding of British Standards Ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines Ability to manage multiple projects Presentation and training skills Fluent English speaker (essential) with other language skills (desirable) Chairing/facilitation of meeting skills Knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical building systems preferred Working knowledge of CDM, PUWER, COSHH, LOLER, MHSWR etc Regulations Ability to co-ordinate with designers and contractors Delivery of contract and program management - managing contractors progress, information, and document flow etc. Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software Act in an ethical manner and follows the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines Background in consulting or construction preferred Good understanding of H&S within an international business / consultancy Benefits 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years service Holiday purchase and buy back scheme Hybrid Working Contributory company pension scheme Healthcare Scheme via salary sacrifice (Company funded cover is dependent on level) Non-contractual bonus awards Training sponsorship Charity volunteering leave Wellness days/ initiatives For more information regarding the above role, please contact Stephen Tiigah (url removed)
Apr 22, 2025
Full time
CDM Principal Designer Central London Fantastic Benefits Hybrid Competitive Salary Offered We are currently working well established international engineering design consultancy that are leading the way in sustainable design within the built environment and energy transition sector. Due to several recent increase in workload, we are looking for an experienced CDM Principal Designer to join a very well-established and highly successful consultancy who are market leaders. Role Responsibilities The Principal Designers role is to plan, manage and monitor the Pre-Construction phase, to co-ordinate Health & Safety. The Principal Designer must: Fulfil the duties of the Principal Designer as defined under CDM 2015 including where necessary carrying out the role of CDM-Advisor to support the client. Ensuring that multiple team members and duty holders such as the client, designers, contractors and other internal multidisciplinary team members coordinate and cooperate with each other and check that relevant duties are complied with. Assist the client in identifying, obtaining and collating the pre-construction information Provide pre-construction information to designers, the principal contractor and contractors Ensure that designers comply with their duties and co-operate with each other Assist client in validating health & safety credentials of contractors Undertake safety by design review workshops Attend client meetings during all phase of the project and advise the client and design team on Health & Safety guidelines. Guide the Design team and client through Health & Safety requirement through all the relevant project phases including RIBA Stage Organise design risk workshops and review designers risk assessments Liaise with client representatives, Principal Contractor and contractors with respect to health and safety Review of Principal Contractors information, including: Construction Phase Health & Safety plan Prepare the Health & Safety file Submit F10 on behalf of client Undertake CDM site audits on behalf of client Undertake lessons learned workshops Undertake audits Review and identify surveys etc required. Produce and issue fee schedule and responsible for project reporting internally Responsible for internal project reporting on progress, close out and supporting invoicing. Role Requirements At least 5 years experience in a similar role with a focus on Construction Design Management Experience working on projects largely led by MEP services Data Centre and/or large scale infrastructure project experience ISO standard knowledge and experience beneficial Stable career background Knowledge of MEP building services would be useful NEBOSH Diploma essential Experience of construction site safety Ideally to have experience of appropriate H&S procedures in an engineering consultancy environment in the construction sector and specifically relating to site visitors and professionals compared to contractors and site operatives. Ideally to have working knowledge and experience of the UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and their applicability to design consultants in the built environment. You understand risk assessment and mitigation methods and ability to identify the most effective techniques and tools to use Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral Experience of having worked for an international consultancy (desirable) Sound knowledge & working application of key H&S issues and legislation Knowledge of MS office applications word, excel etc. Good understanding of British Standards Ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines Ability to manage multiple projects Presentation and training skills Fluent English speaker (essential) with other language skills (desirable) Chairing/facilitation of meeting skills Knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical building systems preferred Working knowledge of CDM, PUWER, COSHH, LOLER, MHSWR etc Regulations Ability to co-ordinate with designers and contractors Delivery of contract and program management - managing contractors progress, information, and document flow etc. Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software Act in an ethical manner and follows the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines Background in consulting or construction preferred Good understanding of H&S within an international business / consultancy Benefits 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years service Holiday purchase and buy back scheme Hybrid Working Contributory company pension scheme Healthcare Scheme via salary sacrifice (Company funded cover is dependent on level) Non-contractual bonus awards Training sponsorship Charity volunteering leave Wellness days/ initiatives For more information regarding the above role, please contact Stephen Tiigah (url removed)
Role Overview
The Group Design Manager will support the Business through provision of Engineering, Design and Consultancy Services.
Deputise as required for the Engineering & Design Director
This is a challenging and diverse role operating across a wide range of highly regulated sectors including water, waste water, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, power generation, fine chemicals, food, and beverage.
The candidate will support the company their journey in delivering clean energy solutions that are innovative, sustainable, compliant, and cost effective.
We are looking for a high performer with significant technical competence in electrical engineering, combined with proven management and leadership qualities.
A collaborative approach, strong values, and excellent communication skills are essential qualities for this role.
Opportunity exists to progress further to Engineering & Design Director subject to meeting key performance criteria.
Role detail description:
The Group Design Manager will report directly to the Engineering & Design Director and shall support the efficient and effective running of the department.
They will have the responsibility to lead/oversee both mechanical and electrical installation design together with specialist subcontracted services and related designs i.e., Civil, Process, Structural / Steel Work designs.
Strong experience delivering Engineering & Design elements of highly complex multi discipline construction projects.
The post holder will:
▪ Be client facing, nurturing existing client relationships while investigating and developing new ones
▪ Support the Engineering and Design Director with department technical and financial reporting
▪ Oversee department recruitment and development/mentoring of staff
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Job Description
▪ Undertake audits and surveys of client existing assets
▪ Act in a consultant and advisory capacity in identifying engineering solutions to meet client technical, cost and schedule needs
▪ Apply sustainable approach in design and seek ways to reduce carbon footprint
▪ Have a strong ability to identify, communicate and manage risk
▪ Undertake feasibility studies
▪ Support internal and external client bid submissions
▪ Review and assess tender documentation for completeness & compliance, identify risk & appropriate risk mitigation measures, identify resource needs and plan the works
▪ Oversee the effective delivery of projects to time, quality, and cost targets by personal leadership or directing other members of the team
▪ Prepare or review and approve contract documentation including Scope of Work and Professional Services Agreements for Design Subcontracts
▪ Manage Design Subcontracts
▪ Manage and oversee generation of concept, developed and detailed design deliverables for mechanical and electrical installation activities
▪ Have in depth knowledge of process engineering discipline and be proficient in the use of Piping and Instrument (P&ID) Diagrams
▪ Identify & implement procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency
▪ Provide effective, accurate & efficient technical advice to both internal & external customers
▪ Fulfil ‘Designer’ or ‘Principal Designer’ duty holder responsibilities as defined by the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
▪ Chartered engineer or working towards chartership
▪ Degree in technical engineering related subject
▪ Strong contractual awareness and financial reporting
▪ Strong experience of delivering highly complex M&E installation designs within highly regulated industry sectors
▪ Strong understanding of design process & associated M&E design documentation
▪ Project lifecycle experience
▪ Strong experience using AutoCAD, Plant3D and other Computer Aided Design tools
▪ Experience in digital engineering tools and technologies to deliver 3D and BIM level 2 designs
▪ Knowledge of quality assurance, accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures
▪ Knowledge of traditional building services design
▪ Hazardous Area Design
▪ Awareness of functional safety requirements to ISO 61508 and 61511
▪ Knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures
▪ Project management qualification (Desired)
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Role Overview
The Group Design Manager will support the Business through provision of Engineering, Design and Consultancy Services.
Deputise as required for the Engineering & Design Director
This is a challenging and diverse role operating across a wide range of highly regulated sectors including water, waste water, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, power generation, fine chemicals, food, and beverage.
The candidate will support the company their journey in delivering clean energy solutions that are innovative, sustainable, compliant, and cost effective.
We are looking for a high performer with significant technical competence in electrical engineering, combined with proven management and leadership qualities.
A collaborative approach, strong values, and excellent communication skills are essential qualities for this role.
Opportunity exists to progress further to Engineering & Design Director subject to meeting key performance criteria.
Role detail description:
The Group Design Manager will report directly to the Engineering & Design Director and shall support the efficient and effective running of the department.
They will have the responsibility to lead/oversee both mechanical and electrical installation design together with specialist subcontracted services and related designs i.e., Civil, Process, Structural / Steel Work designs.
Strong experience delivering Engineering & Design elements of highly complex multi discipline construction projects.
The post holder will:
▪ Be client facing, nurturing existing client relationships while investigating and developing new ones
▪ Support the Engineering and Design Director with department technical and financial reporting
▪ Oversee department recruitment and development/mentoring of staff
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Job Description
▪ Undertake audits and surveys of client existing assets
▪ Act in a consultant and advisory capacity in identifying engineering solutions to meet client technical, cost and schedule needs
▪ Apply sustainable approach in design and seek ways to reduce carbon footprint
▪ Have a strong ability to identify, communicate and manage risk
▪ Undertake feasibility studies
▪ Support internal and external client bid submissions
▪ Review and assess tender documentation for completeness & compliance, identify risk & appropriate risk mitigation measures, identify resource needs and plan the works
▪ Oversee the effective delivery of projects to time, quality, and cost targets by personal leadership or directing other members of the team
▪ Prepare or review and approve contract documentation including Scope of Work and Professional Services Agreements for Design Subcontracts
▪ Manage Design Subcontracts
▪ Manage and oversee generation of concept, developed and detailed design deliverables for mechanical and electrical installation activities
▪ Have in depth knowledge of process engineering discipline and be proficient in the use of Piping and Instrument (P&ID) Diagrams
▪ Identify & implement procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency
▪ Provide effective, accurate & efficient technical advice to both internal & external customers
▪ Fulfil ‘Designer’ or ‘Principal Designer’ duty holder responsibilities as defined by the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
▪ Chartered engineer or working towards chartership
▪ Degree in technical engineering related subject
▪ Strong contractual awareness and financial reporting
▪ Strong experience of delivering highly complex M&E installation designs within highly regulated industry sectors
▪ Strong understanding of design process & associated M&E design documentation
▪ Project lifecycle experience
▪ Strong experience using AutoCAD, Plant3D and other Computer Aided Design tools
▪ Experience in digital engineering tools and technologies to deliver 3D and BIM level 2 designs
▪ Knowledge of quality assurance, accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures
▪ Knowledge of traditional building services design
▪ Hazardous Area Design
▪ Awareness of functional safety requirements to ISO 61508 and 61511
▪ Knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures
▪ Project management qualification (Desired)
Role Overview
The Group Design Manager will support the Business through provision of Engineering, Design and Consultancy Services.
Deputise as required for the Engineering & Design Director
This is a challenging and diverse role operating across a wide range of highly regulated sectors including water, waste water, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, power generation, fine chemicals, food, and beverage.
The candidate will support the company their journey in delivering clean energy solutions that are innovative, sustainable, compliant, and cost effective.
We are looking for a high performer with significant technical competence in electrical engineering, combined with proven management and leadership qualities.
A collaborative approach, strong values, and excellent communication skills are essential qualities for this role.
Opportunity exists to progress further to Engineering & Design Director subject to meeting key performance criteria.
Role detail description:
The Group Design Manager will report directly to the Engineering & Design Director and shall support the efficient and effective running of the department.
They will have the responsibility to lead/oversee both mechanical and electrical installation design together with specialist subcontracted services and related designs i.e., Civil, Process, Structural / Steel Work designs.
Strong experience delivering Engineering & Design elements of highly complex multi discipline construction projects.
The post holder will:
▪ Be client facing, nurturing existing client relationships while investigating and developing new ones
▪ Support the Engineering and Design Director with department technical and financial reporting
▪ Oversee department recruitment and development/mentoring of staff
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Job Description
▪ Undertake audits and surveys of client existing assets
▪ Act in a consultant and advisory capacity in identifying engineering solutions to meet client technical, cost and schedule needs
▪ Apply sustainable approach in design and seek ways to reduce carbon footprint
▪ Have a strong ability to identify, communicate and manage risk
▪ Undertake feasibility studies
▪ Support internal and external client bid submissions
▪ Review and assess tender documentation for completeness & compliance, identify risk & appropriate risk mitigation measures, identify resource needs and plan the works
▪ Oversee the effective delivery of projects to time, quality, and cost targets by personal leadership or directing other members of the team
▪ Prepare or review and approve contract documentation including Scope of Work and Professional Services Agreements for Design Subcontracts
▪ Manage Design Subcontracts
▪ Manage and oversee generation of concept, developed and detailed design deliverables for mechanical and electrical installation activities
▪ Have in depth knowledge of process engineering discipline and be proficient in the use of Piping and Instrument (P&ID) Diagrams
▪ Identify & implement procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency
▪ Provide effective, accurate & efficient technical advice to both internal & external customers
▪ Fulfil ‘Designer’ or ‘Principal Designer’ duty holder responsibilities as defined by the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
▪ Chartered engineer or working towards chartership
▪ Degree in technical engineering related subject
▪ Strong contractual awareness and financial reporting
▪ Strong experience of delivering highly complex M&E installation designs within highly regulated industry sectors
▪ Strong understanding of design process & associated M&E design documentation
▪ Project lifecycle experience
▪ Strong experience using AutoCAD, Plant3D and other Computer Aided Design tools
▪ Experience in digital engineering tools and technologies to deliver 3D and BIM level 2 designs
▪ Knowledge of quality assurance, accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures
▪ Knowledge of traditional building services design
▪ Hazardous Area Design
▪ Awareness of functional safety requirements to ISO 61508 and 61511
▪ Knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures
▪ Project management qualification (Desired)
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Role Overview
The Group Design Manager will support the Business through provision of Engineering, Design and Consultancy Services.
Deputise as required for the Engineering & Design Director
This is a challenging and diverse role operating across a wide range of highly regulated sectors including water, waste water, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, power generation, fine chemicals, food, and beverage.
The candidate will support the company their journey in delivering clean energy solutions that are innovative, sustainable, compliant, and cost effective.
We are looking for a high performer with significant technical competence in electrical engineering, combined with proven management and leadership qualities.
A collaborative approach, strong values, and excellent communication skills are essential qualities for this role.
Opportunity exists to progress further to Engineering & Design Director subject to meeting key performance criteria.
Role detail description:
The Group Design Manager will report directly to the Engineering & Design Director and shall support the efficient and effective running of the department.
They will have the responsibility to lead/oversee both mechanical and electrical installation design together with specialist subcontracted services and related designs i.e., Civil, Process, Structural / Steel Work designs.
Strong experience delivering Engineering & Design elements of highly complex multi discipline construction projects.
The post holder will:
▪ Be client facing, nurturing existing client relationships while investigating and developing new ones
▪ Support the Engineering and Design Director with department technical and financial reporting
▪ Oversee department recruitment and development/mentoring of staff
ENG-JD-GDM Revision: 0 Page 1 of 2
Job Description
▪ Undertake audits and surveys of client existing assets
▪ Act in a consultant and advisory capacity in identifying engineering solutions to meet client technical, cost and schedule needs
▪ Apply sustainable approach in design and seek ways to reduce carbon footprint
▪ Have a strong ability to identify, communicate and manage risk
▪ Undertake feasibility studies
▪ Support internal and external client bid submissions
▪ Review and assess tender documentation for completeness & compliance, identify risk & appropriate risk mitigation measures, identify resource needs and plan the works
▪ Oversee the effective delivery of projects to time, quality, and cost targets by personal leadership or directing other members of the team
▪ Prepare or review and approve contract documentation including Scope of Work and Professional Services Agreements for Design Subcontracts
▪ Manage Design Subcontracts
▪ Manage and oversee generation of concept, developed and detailed design deliverables for mechanical and electrical installation activities
▪ Have in depth knowledge of process engineering discipline and be proficient in the use of Piping and Instrument (P&ID) Diagrams
▪ Identify & implement procedural and policy changes to improve operational efficiency
▪ Provide effective, accurate & efficient technical advice to both internal & external customers
▪ Fulfil ‘Designer’ or ‘Principal Designer’ duty holder responsibilities as defined by the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
▪ Chartered engineer or working towards chartership
▪ Degree in technical engineering related subject
▪ Strong contractual awareness and financial reporting
▪ Strong experience of delivering highly complex M&E installation designs within highly regulated industry sectors
▪ Strong understanding of design process & associated M&E design documentation
▪ Project lifecycle experience
▪ Strong experience using AutoCAD, Plant3D and other Computer Aided Design tools
▪ Experience in digital engineering tools and technologies to deliver 3D and BIM level 2 designs
▪ Knowledge of quality assurance, accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures
▪ Knowledge of traditional building services design
▪ Hazardous Area Design
▪ Awareness of functional safety requirements to ISO 61508 and 61511
▪ Knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures
▪ Project management qualification (Desired)
Are you a Package Manager looking for Long Term Freelance work on a Major Civils Scheme in Birmingham?
My client, an HS2 Principal Contractor, is looking to recruit a Package Manager to join the HS2 scheme in the Birmingham Area on a 2 year+ contract. You will be managing the Building Services packages covering design, supply, factory testing, installation, commissioning and hand-over scope.
Responsibilities:
Prepare the scope of works of the packages
Involve actively in the procurement by reviewing the tenders and assessing the offers of potential suppliers/subcontractors
Manage the subcontracted works for the relevant packages and Ensure the compliance with Project requirements
Monitor the design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, delivery and site works progress of the packages
Coordinate all required package interfaces and Lead the regular meetings with the Designer, Procurement, Commercial, Logistic, Construction and Suppliers/Subcontractors
Anticipate any major issue related to the packages, in terms of Safety, Quality and Performance requirementsSkills and Qualifications:
BSc or MSc Degree, ideally in Building Services, Mechanical, or Electrical or experience equivalent with professional chartership
Experience of delivering of multi-discipline turn-key projects
Experience in water industry or railway transport systems
Ability to work under pressure
Achievement Focus
Business and Customer Awareness
If this interests you, please apply online or contact the Randstad Birmingham Office on (phone number removed) and ask for Nathan.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Mar 23, 2022
Are you a Package Manager looking for Long Term Freelance work on a Major Civils Scheme in Birmingham?
My client, an HS2 Principal Contractor, is looking to recruit a Package Manager to join the HS2 scheme in the Birmingham Area on a 2 year+ contract. You will be managing the Building Services packages covering design, supply, factory testing, installation, commissioning and hand-over scope.
Responsibilities:
Prepare the scope of works of the packages
Involve actively in the procurement by reviewing the tenders and assessing the offers of potential suppliers/subcontractors
Manage the subcontracted works for the relevant packages and Ensure the compliance with Project requirements
Monitor the design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, delivery and site works progress of the packages
Coordinate all required package interfaces and Lead the regular meetings with the Designer, Procurement, Commercial, Logistic, Construction and Suppliers/Subcontractors
Anticipate any major issue related to the packages, in terms of Safety, Quality and Performance requirementsSkills and Qualifications:
BSc or MSc Degree, ideally in Building Services, Mechanical, or Electrical or experience equivalent with professional chartership
Experience of delivering of multi-discipline turn-key projects
Experience in water industry or railway transport systems
Ability to work under pressure
Achievement Focus
Business and Customer Awareness
If this interests you, please apply online or contact the Randstad Birmingham Office on (phone number removed) and ask for Nathan.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Are you a Package Manager looking for Long Term Freelance work on a Major Civils Scheme in Birmingham?
My client, an HS2 Principal Contractor, is looking to recruit a Package Manager to join the HS2 scheme in the Birmingham Area on a 2 year+ contract. You will be managing the Building Services packages covering design, supply, factory testing, installation, commissioning and hand-over scope.
Responsibilities:
Prepare the scope of works of the packages
Involve actively in the procurement by reviewing the tenders and assessing the offers of potential suppliers/subcontractors
Manage the subcontracted works for the relevant packages and Ensure the compliance with Project requirements
Monitor the design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, delivery and site works progress of the packages
Coordinate all required package interfaces and Lead the regular meetings with the Designer, Procurement, Commercial, Logistic, Construction and Suppliers/Subcontractors
Anticipate any major issue related to the packages, in terms of Safety, Quality and Performance requirementsSkills and Qualifications:
BSc or MSc Degree, ideally in Building Services, Mechanical, or Electrical or experience equivalent with professional chartership
Experience of delivering of multi-discipline turn-key projects
Experience in water industry or railway transport systems
Ability to work under pressure
Achievement Focus
Business and Customer Awareness
If this interests you, please apply online or contact the Randstad Birmingham Office on (phone number removed) and ask for Nathan.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Mar 23, 2022
Are you a Package Manager looking for Long Term Freelance work on a Major Civils Scheme in Birmingham?
My client, an HS2 Principal Contractor, is looking to recruit a Package Manager to join the HS2 scheme in the Birmingham Area on a 2 year+ contract. You will be managing the Building Services packages covering design, supply, factory testing, installation, commissioning and hand-over scope.
Responsibilities:
Prepare the scope of works of the packages
Involve actively in the procurement by reviewing the tenders and assessing the offers of potential suppliers/subcontractors
Manage the subcontracted works for the relevant packages and Ensure the compliance with Project requirements
Monitor the design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, delivery and site works progress of the packages
Coordinate all required package interfaces and Lead the regular meetings with the Designer, Procurement, Commercial, Logistic, Construction and Suppliers/Subcontractors
Anticipate any major issue related to the packages, in terms of Safety, Quality and Performance requirementsSkills and Qualifications:
BSc or MSc Degree, ideally in Building Services, Mechanical, or Electrical or experience equivalent with professional chartership
Experience of delivering of multi-discipline turn-key projects
Experience in water industry or railway transport systems
Ability to work under pressure
Achievement Focus
Business and Customer Awareness
If this interests you, please apply online or contact the Randstad Birmingham Office on (phone number removed) and ask for Nathan.
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Your new company
My client is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. They provide a range of consultancy services that include building & quantity surveying, project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability, and health & safety.
This company have a strong client base and repeat work, but also focus on new business as well to ensure they have consistent fees coming through the office, this is confirmed with a recent large project win with a large public sector body.
As the Building Surveyor, you will be working on refurbishment and new build projects for public and private clients across residential, commercial and education. This will include briefing Clients, design, co-ordinating consultants, specifying, cost advice, tendering, drafting contractual documents and contract administration.
Your new role
In the role of Building Surveyor you will be tasked and measured in the following; preparing tender documentation comprising schedule of work, producing CAD drawings/plans, overseeing tender procedures and evaluation of tenders, managing contracts and controlling expenditure within budget and time, carry out the duties of Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015, undertake Building and Condition Surveys, carry out inspections of construction work, write specifications of work, carry out the duties of Contract Administrator, carry out the role of Surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and undertake Property Title investigations.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this role you will need to have the following; knowledge of Asbestos management duties, H&S legislation and CDM Regulations, experience in Management of Small to Medium sized projects, identifying building defects and preparing specifications, working knowledge of IT systems and software such as MS Project, Office, & AutoCAD and knowledge of the JCT forms of Contract. You will ideally be MRICS or close to taking your APC interview.
What you'll get in return
As part of the package for this role, you can expect a salary of up to £50k along with a 25 days holiday + bank holidays which goes up to 30 after time served, reimbursement for APC and professional examination costs, professional fees paid for, pension options and life assurance.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Andrew Dique now on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
Your new company
My client is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. They provide a range of consultancy services that include building & quantity surveying, project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability, and health & safety.
This company have a strong client base and repeat work, but also focus on new business as well to ensure they have consistent fees coming through the office, this is confirmed with a recent large project win with a large public sector body.
As the Building Surveyor, you will be working on refurbishment and new build projects for public and private clients across residential, commercial and education. This will include briefing Clients, design, co-ordinating consultants, specifying, cost advice, tendering, drafting contractual documents and contract administration.
Your new role
In the role of Building Surveyor you will be tasked and measured in the following; preparing tender documentation comprising schedule of work, producing CAD drawings/plans, overseeing tender procedures and evaluation of tenders, managing contracts and controlling expenditure within budget and time, carry out the duties of Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015, undertake Building and Condition Surveys, carry out inspections of construction work, write specifications of work, carry out the duties of Contract Administrator, carry out the role of Surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and undertake Property Title investigations.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this role you will need to have the following; knowledge of Asbestos management duties, H&S legislation and CDM Regulations, experience in Management of Small to Medium sized projects, identifying building defects and preparing specifications, working knowledge of IT systems and software such as MS Project, Office, & AutoCAD and knowledge of the JCT forms of Contract. You will ideally be MRICS or close to taking your APC interview.
What you'll get in return
As part of the package for this role, you can expect a salary of up to £50k along with a 25 days holiday + bank holidays which goes up to 30 after time served, reimbursement for APC and professional examination costs, professional fees paid for, pension options and life assurance.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Andrew Dique now on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your new company
My client is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. They provide a range of consultancy services that include building & quantity surveying, project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability, and health & safety.
As Senior Building Surveyor, you will either be working on a large social housing framework contract managing refurbishment and maintenance projects across SE postcodes, alternatively you will be working on education projects taking over from a Senior Manager looking to move away from the sector. The projects they've won alone in the lockdown period, will see them through to mid 2022 without taking in to account the projects they had before, putting them in a strong position if another lockdown was to occur.
You will be working in a team of 12, where you will report into an Associate and have junior surveyors beneath you. At the moment there is a mix of WFH and working in the office which is currently led by the employee, the Partner managing the division has no desire to change that so this role would be ideal for someone looking for a better work - life balance.
Your new role
In the role of Senior Building Surveyor you will be tasked and measured in the following; preparing tender documentation comprising schedule of work, producing CAD drawings/plans, overseeing tender procedures and evaluation of tenders, managing contracts and controlling expenditure within budget and time, carry out the duties of Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015, undertake Building and Condition Surveys, carry out inspections of construction work, write specifications of work, carry out the duties of Contract Administrator, carry out the role of Surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and undertake Property Title investigations.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this role you will need to have the following; knowledge of Asbestos management duties, H&S legislation and CDM Regulations, experience in Management of Small to Medium sized projects, identifying building defects and preparing specifications, working knowledge of IT systems and software such as MS Project, Office, & AutoCAD and knowledge of the JCT forms of Contract. You will ideally be MRICS or close to taking your APC interview.
What you'll get in return
As part of the package for this role, you can expect a salary of up to £55k along with a 25 days holiday + bank holidays which goes up to 30 after time served, reimbursement for APC and professional examination costs, professional fees paid for, pension options and life assurance.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Andrew Dique now on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Oct 27, 2020
Permanent
Your new company
My client is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. They provide a range of consultancy services that include building & quantity surveying, project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability, and health & safety.
As Senior Building Surveyor, you will either be working on a large social housing framework contract managing refurbishment and maintenance projects across SE postcodes, alternatively you will be working on education projects taking over from a Senior Manager looking to move away from the sector. The projects they've won alone in the lockdown period, will see them through to mid 2022 without taking in to account the projects they had before, putting them in a strong position if another lockdown was to occur.
You will be working in a team of 12, where you will report into an Associate and have junior surveyors beneath you. At the moment there is a mix of WFH and working in the office which is currently led by the employee, the Partner managing the division has no desire to change that so this role would be ideal for someone looking for a better work - life balance.
Your new role
In the role of Senior Building Surveyor you will be tasked and measured in the following; preparing tender documentation comprising schedule of work, producing CAD drawings/plans, overseeing tender procedures and evaluation of tenders, managing contracts and controlling expenditure within budget and time, carry out the duties of Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015, undertake Building and Condition Surveys, carry out inspections of construction work, write specifications of work, carry out the duties of Contract Administrator, carry out the role of Surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and undertake Property Title investigations.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this role you will need to have the following; knowledge of Asbestos management duties, H&S legislation and CDM Regulations, experience in Management of Small to Medium sized projects, identifying building defects and preparing specifications, working knowledge of IT systems and software such as MS Project, Office, & AutoCAD and knowledge of the JCT forms of Contract. You will ideally be MRICS or close to taking your APC interview.
What you'll get in return
As part of the package for this role, you can expect a salary of up to £55k along with a 25 days holiday + bank holidays which goes up to 30 after time served, reimbursement for APC and professional examination costs, professional fees paid for, pension options and life assurance.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Andrew Dique now on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Client:
My client is an SME that has been operating for 35+ years. They are often considered to have one the best MEP products in London. Typically operating in a variety of sectors including High End Residential, Commercial and Education they currently turnover circa £40m. With a traditional engineering mindset and reinvestment into new principals, the business expects 2020 to be a similar period of sustained growth. Following this period of sustained growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer/Manager.
Mechanical Design Engineer/Manager – Salary is negotiable depending upon experience
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Reviewing MEP Design drawings
* Ensure the MEP design represents best value and minimum risk for the Project.
* Preparing applications for incoming utilities
* Reviewing Performance Specifications
* Provide assurance to the Client and Main Contractor that the MEP design works are fit for purpose / compliant with the project's technical requirements.
* Manage the MEP designers, deliverables, design programme, and the quality of output from the MEP design supply chain in meeting the project timescales and deliverables.
* Coordinate between different design and construction teams within the project.
* Assist the MEP designers and subcontractors as may be required so that they are able to check, manage and provide assurance for their design submissions.
The ideal candidate:
* Have at least gained a HNC in Building Services
* Strong communication skills
* Be within commuting distance of South London
* A willingness to develop their career and to strive towards promotion
* A minimum 5 years’ experience in a MEP Design Management or Engineer’s Role
In return they offer:
* A healthy pipeline of work – our client has secured the majority of their turnover for next year.
* Join a stable business who have an excellent staff attrition rate.
* A very competitive basic salary, package and an excellent bonus scheme
Sep 09, 2020
Permanent
Client:
My client is an SME that has been operating for 35+ years. They are often considered to have one the best MEP products in London. Typically operating in a variety of sectors including High End Residential, Commercial and Education they currently turnover circa £40m. With a traditional engineering mindset and reinvestment into new principals, the business expects 2020 to be a similar period of sustained growth. Following this period of sustained growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer/Manager.
Mechanical Design Engineer/Manager – Salary is negotiable depending upon experience
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Reviewing MEP Design drawings
* Ensure the MEP design represents best value and minimum risk for the Project.
* Preparing applications for incoming utilities
* Reviewing Performance Specifications
* Provide assurance to the Client and Main Contractor that the MEP design works are fit for purpose / compliant with the project's technical requirements.
* Manage the MEP designers, deliverables, design programme, and the quality of output from the MEP design supply chain in meeting the project timescales and deliverables.
* Coordinate between different design and construction teams within the project.
* Assist the MEP designers and subcontractors as may be required so that they are able to check, manage and provide assurance for their design submissions.
The ideal candidate:
* Have at least gained a HNC in Building Services
* Strong communication skills
* Be within commuting distance of South London
* A willingness to develop their career and to strive towards promotion
* A minimum 5 years’ experience in a MEP Design Management or Engineer’s Role
In return they offer:
* A healthy pipeline of work – our client has secured the majority of their turnover for next year.
* Join a stable business who have an excellent staff attrition rate.
* A very competitive basic salary, package and an excellent bonus scheme
Your new company My client is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. They provide a range of consultancy services that include building & quantity surveying, project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability and health & safety. This company have a strong client base and repeat work, but also focus on new business as well to ensure they have consistent fees coming through the office, this is confirmed with a recent large project win with a large public sector body. As the Senior Building Surveyor, you will be the lead surveyor for refurbishment and new build projects for public and private clients across residential, commercial and education. This will include briefing Clients, design, co-ordinating consultants, specifying, cost advice, tendering, drafting contractual documents and contract administration. Your new role In the role of Building Surveyor you will be tasked and measured in the following; preparing tender documentation comprising schedule of work, producing CAD drawings/plans, overseeing tender procedures and evaluation of tenders, managing contracts and controlling expenditure within budget and time, carry out the duties of Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015, undertake Building and Condition Surveys, carry out inspections of construction work, write specifications of work, carry out the duties of Contract Administrator, carry out the role of Surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and undertake Property Title investigations. What you'll need to succeed In order to be considered for this role you will need to have the following; knowledge of Asbestos management duties, H&S legislation and CDM Regulations, experience in Management of Small to Medium sized projects, identifying building defects and preparing specifications, working knowledge of IT systems and software such as MS Project, Office, & AutoCAD and knowledge of the JCT forms of Contract. You will ideally be MRICS or close to taking your APC and being able to hold a DBS. What you'll get in return As part of the package for this role, you can expect a salary of up to £60k along with a 24 days holiday + bank holidays which goes up to 30 after time served, reimbursement for APC and professional examination costs, professional fees paid for, pension options and life assurance.
Sep 02, 2020
Full time
Your new company My client is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. They provide a range of consultancy services that include building & quantity surveying, project management, architecture & master planning, civil & structural engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability and health & safety. This company have a strong client base and repeat work, but also focus on new business as well to ensure they have consistent fees coming through the office, this is confirmed with a recent large project win with a large public sector body. As the Senior Building Surveyor, you will be the lead surveyor for refurbishment and new build projects for public and private clients across residential, commercial and education. This will include briefing Clients, design, co-ordinating consultants, specifying, cost advice, tendering, drafting contractual documents and contract administration. Your new role In the role of Building Surveyor you will be tasked and measured in the following; preparing tender documentation comprising schedule of work, producing CAD drawings/plans, overseeing tender procedures and evaluation of tenders, managing contracts and controlling expenditure within budget and time, carry out the duties of Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations 2015, undertake Building and Condition Surveys, carry out inspections of construction work, write specifications of work, carry out the duties of Contract Administrator, carry out the role of Surveyor under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and undertake Property Title investigations. What you'll need to succeed In order to be considered for this role you will need to have the following; knowledge of Asbestos management duties, H&S legislation and CDM Regulations, experience in Management of Small to Medium sized projects, identifying building defects and preparing specifications, working knowledge of IT systems and software such as MS Project, Office, & AutoCAD and knowledge of the JCT forms of Contract. You will ideally be MRICS or close to taking your APC and being able to hold a DBS. What you'll get in return As part of the package for this role, you can expect a salary of up to £60k along with a 24 days holiday + bank holidays which goes up to 30 after time served, reimbursement for APC and professional examination costs, professional fees paid for, pension options and life assurance.
Position 14 Dock CAD Manager
Primary Purpose
The purpose of the CAD Manager post is:
To manage the delivery of CAD modelling, drawings and design work (from in-house and outsourced CAD resources) to the required standards, ensuring consistency across 14 Dock Readiness scope and with 15 Dock and SDDP scopes also.
Responsible for defining a CAD Strategy to ensure all design works are appropriately controlled and governing the presentation of design information in accordance with modern CAD standards as appropriate.
The CAD Manager post operates as part of the Strategic Infrastructure Business Unit.
Principal Tasks and Responsibilities
Develop requirements and guidance for production of CAD design information for 14 Dock Readiness Programme. Author CAD Strategy in accordance with wider MIP / CAD standards (14 Dock Readiness is not a BIM Project but all design works shall be conducted in Autodesk 3D modelling software, in accordance with appropriate modern standards, such that BIM compliance could be achieved with minimal additional effort).
Assist Engineering Leads in production of SOWs for outsourced design support, providing input to CAD design requirements. Assist in technical review of tender returns, pertaining to CAD design information.
Lead in-house CAD design works and review outsourced CAD design documentation to ensure that all CAD design is produced to agreed standards. Provide Subject Matter Expert advice regarding CAD design.
Provision of CAD Design / Engineering services to the 14 Dock Readiness in-house team for the production of ad-hoc design models and drawings.
Plan for effective project implementation, identifying key factors and leading the project's technical planning process.
Ensuring effective Quality Management Arrangements, operate and deliver through compliance with the Business Management System and Technical Manual.
Ensure that the processes and activities being managed are appropriately documented with appropriate records maintained and configuration and quality controls applied.
Interfacing Responsibilities
For the principal tasks and responsibilities identified in Section 4 to be carried out and discharged effectively, there are a number of limited responsibilities of other groups or persons that must also be discharged. Principal amongst these are:
Other Engineering Leads (within 14 Dock team) - to ensure that system delivery of all Engineering designs are fully integrated and any conflicts / clashes are resolved.
Other CAD Managers / Lead Designers representing affiliated programmes / projects (notably SRC, 15 Dock and SDDP) to build and maintain an integrated 3D facility model, incorporating new design information as and when such information becomes available, in an efficient manner most appropriate to the budget and time constraints of the 14 Dock Readiness Programme.
Operations & Integration Lead - communication of operational capabilities for systems to ensure that the overall operational concept meets the high level capability requirements of the Facility
Safety Engineers - to communicate design information and provide design evidence in support of justification and fulfilment of any associated Safety Functional Requirements (SFRs).
Project / Package Manager - to communicate on CAD design deliverables to scope, schedule and cost. Raise any technical issues that may have an effect on overall project delivery
User Acceptance Group (UAG) - demonstration that the designed systems will meet the functional User Requirements
Design Authority (DA) - to advise on technical governance aspects of CAD design deliverables to ensure that quality is of required standard.
Engineering Services Technical Authority (ES TA) - to attain information on current systems, learning from experience, dockyard best practice etc.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Academic:
A degree, HND or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline.
Chartered / Incorporated Engineer, registered with Eng Council.
Nuclear: Nuclear Introductory Course or equivalent nuclear and/or marine system knowledge.
Local: * Design of heavy civil engineering and building structures and/or Mechanical, Electrical or Nuclear Process systems and components particular experience in dock SSCs preferred
* Knowledge of architectural design of industrial buildings
* Knowledge of building services design and installation
* Knowledge of construction techniques employed for Nuclear Safety related structures and buildings.
* Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and quality control methodologies employed for Nuclear Safety related systems
* Knowledge of modelling and design techniques and application thereof to modern design standards.
Experience * Experienced in 3D CAD modelling with Autodesk software (REVIT, Inventor, AutoCAD 3D) plus Navisworks.
* The post holder must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the technical management of complex design development throughout the design lifecycle
* Provide expert advice to the sub-contracted design houses to enable them to develop the design
* Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to discipline, post and project requirements
* Sound project specification, planning, project management and budgeting experience
* Sound understanding of Company and departmental procedures relating to Design, Health & Safety and Quality requirements, and ability to manage projects in accordance with these procedures.
* Working knowledge of relevant engineering office computer applications
* Experience of the design support to construction, operation, refit/repair of conventional and nuclear submarines and/or facilities
Jul 07, 2020
Position 14 Dock CAD Manager
Primary Purpose
The purpose of the CAD Manager post is:
To manage the delivery of CAD modelling, drawings and design work (from in-house and outsourced CAD resources) to the required standards, ensuring consistency across 14 Dock Readiness scope and with 15 Dock and SDDP scopes also.
Responsible for defining a CAD Strategy to ensure all design works are appropriately controlled and governing the presentation of design information in accordance with modern CAD standards as appropriate.
The CAD Manager post operates as part of the Strategic Infrastructure Business Unit.
Principal Tasks and Responsibilities
Develop requirements and guidance for production of CAD design information for 14 Dock Readiness Programme. Author CAD Strategy in accordance with wider MIP / CAD standards (14 Dock Readiness is not a BIM Project but all design works shall be conducted in Autodesk 3D modelling software, in accordance with appropriate modern standards, such that BIM compliance could be achieved with minimal additional effort).
Assist Engineering Leads in production of SOWs for outsourced design support, providing input to CAD design requirements. Assist in technical review of tender returns, pertaining to CAD design information.
Lead in-house CAD design works and review outsourced CAD design documentation to ensure that all CAD design is produced to agreed standards. Provide Subject Matter Expert advice regarding CAD design.
Provision of CAD Design / Engineering services to the 14 Dock Readiness in-house team for the production of ad-hoc design models and drawings.
Plan for effective project implementation, identifying key factors and leading the project's technical planning process.
Ensuring effective Quality Management Arrangements, operate and deliver through compliance with the Business Management System and Technical Manual.
Ensure that the processes and activities being managed are appropriately documented with appropriate records maintained and configuration and quality controls applied.
Interfacing Responsibilities
For the principal tasks and responsibilities identified in Section 4 to be carried out and discharged effectively, there are a number of limited responsibilities of other groups or persons that must also be discharged. Principal amongst these are:
Other Engineering Leads (within 14 Dock team) - to ensure that system delivery of all Engineering designs are fully integrated and any conflicts / clashes are resolved.
Other CAD Managers / Lead Designers representing affiliated programmes / projects (notably SRC, 15 Dock and SDDP) to build and maintain an integrated 3D facility model, incorporating new design information as and when such information becomes available, in an efficient manner most appropriate to the budget and time constraints of the 14 Dock Readiness Programme.
Operations & Integration Lead - communication of operational capabilities for systems to ensure that the overall operational concept meets the high level capability requirements of the Facility
Safety Engineers - to communicate design information and provide design evidence in support of justification and fulfilment of any associated Safety Functional Requirements (SFRs).
Project / Package Manager - to communicate on CAD design deliverables to scope, schedule and cost. Raise any technical issues that may have an effect on overall project delivery
User Acceptance Group (UAG) - demonstration that the designed systems will meet the functional User Requirements
Design Authority (DA) - to advise on technical governance aspects of CAD design deliverables to ensure that quality is of required standard.
Engineering Services Technical Authority (ES TA) - to attain information on current systems, learning from experience, dockyard best practice etc.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Academic:
A degree, HND or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline.
Chartered / Incorporated Engineer, registered with Eng Council.
Nuclear: Nuclear Introductory Course or equivalent nuclear and/or marine system knowledge.
Local: * Design of heavy civil engineering and building structures and/or Mechanical, Electrical or Nuclear Process systems and components particular experience in dock SSCs preferred
* Knowledge of architectural design of industrial buildings
* Knowledge of building services design and installation
* Knowledge of construction techniques employed for Nuclear Safety related structures and buildings.
* Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and quality control methodologies employed for Nuclear Safety related systems
* Knowledge of modelling and design techniques and application thereof to modern design standards.
Experience * Experienced in 3D CAD modelling with Autodesk software (REVIT, Inventor, AutoCAD 3D) plus Navisworks.
* The post holder must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and skills required in the technical management of complex design development throughout the design lifecycle
* Provide expert advice to the sub-contracted design houses to enable them to develop the design
* Sound understanding of engineering design and safety practice as relevant to discipline, post and project requirements
* Sound project specification, planning, project management and budgeting experience
* Sound understanding of Company and departmental procedures relating to Design, Health & Safety and Quality requirements, and ability to manage projects in accordance with these procedures.
* Working knowledge of relevant engineering office computer applications
* Experience of the design support to construction, operation, refit/repair of conventional and nuclear submarines and/or facilities
Are you an Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new challenge?
Main purpose of role -
The preparation of designs, tender documentation and supervision of heating, ventilation and air conditioning works on property related schemes undertaken by the section for a variety of Scheme sponsors and clients, both internal and external.
To support and assist the Specialist Services Team Leader in the overall management of the Team and function as a whole.
As may be required in accordance with the requirements of the CDM Regulations undertake the duties of Principal Designer, Lead designer and Designer as may be appropriate to individual schemes and to ensure that all those who undertake design work on a project collaborate and pay adequate attention to the need to reduce risk wherever possible.
Main responsibilities-
To lead on the provision of professional advice to clients, scheme sponsors and appropriate external clients and organisations on best practice in building services design matters, whilst ensuring adherence with policies and procedures laid down by the Authority and by statute with a particular emphasis on mechanical/heating ventilation and air conditioning services.
To lead and engage with clients, scheme sponsors and appropriate external clients and organisations in developing briefs and requirements for property and building services related projects and through the post holders' experience, qualification and innovation provide cost effective proposals for delivery of schemes.
To be responsible for ensuring that upon completion of projects that Contractors have commissioned building services and provided relevant documentation to ensure effective future maintenance and management of the premises.
Carry out desk top studies and bring forward schematic designs, incorporating innovation, sustainability, energy efficiencies, whole life costing and ongoing maintenance costs with emphasis on CAPEX v OPEX within the proposals where appropriate for the continuous improvement of the management of the Authority's property related schemes and to enable clients to determine the feasibility of any building or development proposal and the budget necessary for its completion.
To be responsible for and to lead on options that consider, bring forward and implement proposals, incorporating innovation, sustainability and energy efficiencies within new and existing properties where appropriate for the continuous improvement of the management of the Authority's property portfolio.
Provide a means of procuring building construction and development using best practice, whilst ensuring compliance with council policies and procedures.
To lead and advise other disciplines including designers,scheme sponsors,, appropriate external clients, budget holders and responsible officers/premises managers with regards to energy, specialist services and sustainability related works they may wish to undertake/procure that affects the property along with details of requirements and processes that have to be complied with.
Be directly responsible for undertaking the design, tendering and procurement actions and processes along with all associated contract administration and delivery associated with building services within major property development schemes.
To be responsible for manageing the contract administration of building services schemes in accordance with the relevant contract documentation, Employers Requirements etc and ensure to that any liabilities that the Authority has under contracts are properly fulfilled to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory and procurement requirements.
Be responsible for Instructing variations, change control notes and early warning notices in relation to contracts legally entered into in order to ensure compliance with the Authority's standing orders and budget funders requirements in making such variations/changes.
Ensure that any liabilities that the Authority may have under contract are properly executed and fulfilled.
To ensure that all procurement rules whether internal, national, European or grant funders requirements are fully complied with and are fully documented accordingly.
Ensure that all design works are undertaken to conform to relevant standards, legislative requirements, policies and protocols in accordance with British and European standards along with the division's Quality Assurance procedures to comply with the requirements of the British Standards Institution
Liaise with contacts, both internal and external scheme sponsors/clients and organisations, ensuring through consultation, that the resource and timescales allocated to schemes are properly expended and executed.
Devise, implement and maintain the appropriate management systems to ensure that the building services design group meets the time and budgetary targets set to them.
To be responsible for ensuring that seasonal commissioning procedures stipulated under contract are completed by contractors within relevant timescales on projects are delivered.
To bde responsible for and leading on ensuring that appropriate information for completed projects under BIM and GSL is disseminated to the premises managers, scheme sponsors/external clients and where appropriate the Authority's Asset management and Building Services Sections, in order to ensure that the plant and equipment database along with servicing and testing schedules are updated and maintained .
Develop and maintain close working relationships with appropriate external utilities, clients, contractors, consultants and suppliers in order to provide and ensure an efficient and effective service to meet the responsibilities placed on individuals, the Division, the Authority and where appropriate , external clients and funders.
To work with the Specialist Services Team Leader to lead on and ensure that the needs and core principles of BIM and Government Soft Landings are applied and followed on all applicable projects in accordance with statutory and grant funders requirements.
Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone
Jun 30, 2020
Are you an Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new challenge?
Main purpose of role -
The preparation of designs, tender documentation and supervision of heating, ventilation and air conditioning works on property related schemes undertaken by the section for a variety of Scheme sponsors and clients, both internal and external.
To support and assist the Specialist Services Team Leader in the overall management of the Team and function as a whole.
As may be required in accordance with the requirements of the CDM Regulations undertake the duties of Principal Designer, Lead designer and Designer as may be appropriate to individual schemes and to ensure that all those who undertake design work on a project collaborate and pay adequate attention to the need to reduce risk wherever possible.
Main responsibilities-
To lead on the provision of professional advice to clients, scheme sponsors and appropriate external clients and organisations on best practice in building services design matters, whilst ensuring adherence with policies and procedures laid down by the Authority and by statute with a particular emphasis on mechanical/heating ventilation and air conditioning services.
To lead and engage with clients, scheme sponsors and appropriate external clients and organisations in developing briefs and requirements for property and building services related projects and through the post holders' experience, qualification and innovation provide cost effective proposals for delivery of schemes.
To be responsible for ensuring that upon completion of projects that Contractors have commissioned building services and provided relevant documentation to ensure effective future maintenance and management of the premises.
Carry out desk top studies and bring forward schematic designs, incorporating innovation, sustainability, energy efficiencies, whole life costing and ongoing maintenance costs with emphasis on CAPEX v OPEX within the proposals where appropriate for the continuous improvement of the management of the Authority's property related schemes and to enable clients to determine the feasibility of any building or development proposal and the budget necessary for its completion.
To be responsible for and to lead on options that consider, bring forward and implement proposals, incorporating innovation, sustainability and energy efficiencies within new and existing properties where appropriate for the continuous improvement of the management of the Authority's property portfolio.
Provide a means of procuring building construction and development using best practice, whilst ensuring compliance with council policies and procedures.
To lead and advise other disciplines including designers,scheme sponsors,, appropriate external clients, budget holders and responsible officers/premises managers with regards to energy, specialist services and sustainability related works they may wish to undertake/procure that affects the property along with details of requirements and processes that have to be complied with.
Be directly responsible for undertaking the design, tendering and procurement actions and processes along with all associated contract administration and delivery associated with building services within major property development schemes.
To be responsible for manageing the contract administration of building services schemes in accordance with the relevant contract documentation, Employers Requirements etc and ensure to that any liabilities that the Authority has under contracts are properly fulfilled to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and statutory and procurement requirements.
Be responsible for Instructing variations, change control notes and early warning notices in relation to contracts legally entered into in order to ensure compliance with the Authority's standing orders and budget funders requirements in making such variations/changes.
Ensure that any liabilities that the Authority may have under contract are properly executed and fulfilled.
To ensure that all procurement rules whether internal, national, European or grant funders requirements are fully complied with and are fully documented accordingly.
Ensure that all design works are undertaken to conform to relevant standards, legislative requirements, policies and protocols in accordance with British and European standards along with the division's Quality Assurance procedures to comply with the requirements of the British Standards Institution
Liaise with contacts, both internal and external scheme sponsors/clients and organisations, ensuring through consultation, that the resource and timescales allocated to schemes are properly expended and executed.
Devise, implement and maintain the appropriate management systems to ensure that the building services design group meets the time and budgetary targets set to them.
To be responsible for ensuring that seasonal commissioning procedures stipulated under contract are completed by contractors within relevant timescales on projects are delivered.
To bde responsible for and leading on ensuring that appropriate information for completed projects under BIM and GSL is disseminated to the premises managers, scheme sponsors/external clients and where appropriate the Authority's Asset management and Building Services Sections, in order to ensure that the plant and equipment database along with servicing and testing schedules are updated and maintained .
Develop and maintain close working relationships with appropriate external utilities, clients, contractors, consultants and suppliers in order to provide and ensure an efficient and effective service to meet the responsibilities placed on individuals, the Division, the Authority and where appropriate , external clients and funders.
To work with the Specialist Services Team Leader to lead on and ensure that the needs and core principles of BIM and Government Soft Landings are applied and followed on all applicable projects in accordance with statutory and grant funders requirements.
Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone
Our client is a medium sized M&E company with great strength and a culture of progression. Placing an emphasis on the training, development and assessment of their staff, they are dedicated to providing cutting-edge expertise. You will typically be working on Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, Education, Defence, Retail, Sport and Leisure and High End Residential projects.
We are seeking on behalf of our client a Mechanical and Electrical Building Services Surveyors to work on various projects logging, tagging and creating condition reports for all mechanical and electrical assets with the buildings. There will be some working at heights in data sensitive areas. There will be report writing using both word and excel format.
Location Expected to travel to sites in and around 100 miles from the office.
Attributes/Skills:
* Clean UK Driving License
* IT Literate
* Competency to act as Principal Designer
* Sound technical surveying knowledge
* Mechanical and electrical project management experience
* Experience managing clients and their expectations
* Good sound knowledge of drafting technical documents including bids
* Excellent communication skills at all levels
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Good AutoCAD skills
* Full understanding of Health and Safety requirements within the construction industry
* You should possess a willingness to continue to develop your career through our structured training programme
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Jan 22, 2017
Our client is a medium sized M&E company with great strength and a culture of progression. Placing an emphasis on the training, development and assessment of their staff, they are dedicated to providing cutting-edge expertise. You will typically be working on Commercial, Industrial, Healthcare, Education, Defence, Retail, Sport and Leisure and High End Residential projects.
We are seeking on behalf of our client a Mechanical and Electrical Building Services Surveyors to work on various projects logging, tagging and creating condition reports for all mechanical and electrical assets with the buildings. There will be some working at heights in data sensitive areas. There will be report writing using both word and excel format.
Location Expected to travel to sites in and around 100 miles from the office.
Attributes/Skills:
* Clean UK Driving License
* IT Literate
* Competency to act as Principal Designer
* Sound technical surveying knowledge
* Mechanical and electrical project management experience
* Experience managing clients and their expectations
* Good sound knowledge of drafting technical documents including bids
* Excellent communication skills at all levels
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Good AutoCAD skills
* Full understanding of Health and Safety requirements within the construction industry
* You should possess a willingness to continue to develop your career through our structured training programme
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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