Project Engineer

A fantastic opportunity to join a leading FM consultancy based in London as a Technical Projects Associate within the M&E Projects Division has arisen. 
As the Technical Projects Associate you will have strong communication skills, the ability to work on your own initiative, build relationships with clients, write clear and concise reports as well as presenting findings to clients. 
As the successful candidate you will have a detailed understanding of mechanical services in buildings, their operation and control including BMS. 

Role Overview:

The Projects Division specialise in engineering services projects within existing buildings. 
With a well-established and extensive client list they work within some of the most prestigious buildings typically in the City, Canary Wharf and West End of London as well as other UK regions. 

Work includes the preparation of a performance specification, compiling tender documentation, tender evaluations, arrange and conduct post tender review meetings, preparation of tender analysis reports, preparing contract documentation, procurement and project management of key infrastructure replacement projects. 

Job Specification: 

• Provide technical project management and advisory services to clients in respect of the building services engineering and vertical transportation services in commercial and public sector properties. • Deliver high end projects in commercial offices and shopping centres as well as public sector properties. 
• Assist with the management of a team of technical staff delivering the services and developing professional relationships with staff to their full potential. 
• Demonstrate sound financial management and provide works planning and direction. 
• Assist with the development of management systems. 
• Develop and build professional relationships with clients. 
• Assist the growth of the business. 
• Promote the Projects division with existing clients and potential new clients. 
• Prepare and present findings and reports to clients. 
• Write clear and concise reports and case studies and present reports to clients. 
• Carry out refurbishment and fit-out project management (from feasibility stage, to tender documentation, tender analysis, recommendations to clients right through to finalising contract documents, monitoring works up to end of defects liability and handover to client). 
Carry out project financial management throughout the work. 
• Monitor the contractor performance on carrying out projects and minor works and monitor and agree financial expenditure. 

• Carry out pre-acquisition surveys, condition surveys and present findings to clients. 
Inspect and audit plant and equipment to ensure the services are operating efficiently and recommend improvements. 
• Advise on Tenants alterations, and landlord approvals and works required, review contractor’s quotes and ensure the works are undertaken at competitive market rates. 
• Review progress on any landlord or tenant works and their impact on the operation of the property. 
• Examine maintenance records, carry out checks on contractor invoices to ensure value for money. 
• Review Statutory Examination Reports and ensure that clients are properly advised of statutory obligations. 
• Advise Client and Tenants on compliance with current regulations, British Standards and statutory obligations. 
• Arrange chair/attend meetings with clients and facilities managers and the appointed contractors to review their performance, additional works and any landlord or tenant related matters. 
• Respond to ad-hoc enquiries and provide advice on the implementation of plant replacement programmes, associated budget requirements, prioritisation, works planning etc. 
• Prepare tender documentation and obtain competitive tenders, and tender analysis reports. Produce maintenance contract documentation. 
• Review Templates for products and update to comply with current standards and legislation.

Experience in: 

▪ Producing high quality reports with clear and concise recommendations. 
▪ Prepare Condition and Feasibility reports and provide strategic advice to clients. 
▪ Presenting technical information and providing clear communication to clients throughout a project. 
▪ Preparing performance technical specifications, drawings and schedules with reference to the latest industry standards/best practice. 
▪ Evaluating tender submissions, arranging and conducting post tender meetings with tenderers, and preparation of tender reports with recommendations. 
▪ Project management including preparation of contract documentation, leading meetings and managing finances up to practical completion and handover. 
▪ Technical advisory consultancy and strategic advice. 
▪ Ensuring H&S and legislative compliance throughout the course of a project. 
▪ Financial management of project and ensuring works carried out within agreed budget and timescale. 
▪ Working within a multi-disciplinary projects team. 
▪ Develop and build professional relationships with clients and assist the growth of the business. 

Typical Projects: Cat A and Cat B type refurbishment works. Replacement of infrastructure within existing buildings, Typical Project Value £30k to £3m.

Knowledge & Qualifications:

Academic Qualifications: Preferably BEng / BSc / Mech/Elect / Environmental / Energy Engineering 

Membership of Institution: CIBSE – achieved or close to achieving chartered engineer status 

Background/Training (preferred, but not essential): 
▪ Apprenticeship 
▪ Technician/Trainee Engineer
▪ Worked for Consultancy Firm/Mechanical & Electrical Contractor 
▪ Public Sector/University/College 
▪ Worked within a multi-disciplinary projects team and has good understanding of Building Regs (Part L) 

IT Knowledge and Specialist Software: 
▪ MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Intermediate/Advanced) 
▪ AutoCAD Basic – Preferred 
▪ Amtech, Hevacomp, Dilux/Relux (Intermediate/Advanced) 

Essential Attributes: 
Good communicator (both written and oral communication)
Ability to work on own initiative, build relationships with clients, write clear and concise reports, present findings to clients. 
Have a clear understanding of mechanical services in buildings, their operation and control including BMS.