Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

Working on a full-time basis and reporting to the Senior Partner, the chosen candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Designing and supervising the installation of all main services in new or existing buildings, including all equipment and materials involved with heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, water supply, sanitation, public health, fire protection, safety systems,
• Designing, developing and managing new technologies that integrate into existing systems and services;
• Leading specific M&E project assignments and tasks related to the full implementation of building services;
• Assisting in payment applications, variations and claims;
• Monitoring and maintaining building systems and processes, specifying maintenance and operating procedures, while managing expired systems and equipment and the appropriate location of new equipment;
• Witness testing and commissioning of M&E systems;
• Ensuring that proper As Built documentation is provided by contractors and other stakeholders;
• Ensuring project Quality Assurance throughout the lifecycle of projects, while rectifying issues as they arise;
• Inspecting and delivering supervision services on project sites to ensure compliance with the contract documents, legislations, company and professional standards, health and safety protocols and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all Building Services aspects of the project are properly managed and controlled.

Requirements:

• A recognized professional building services and or mechanical engineering degree or a related qualification in this field. A masters degree in a relevant subject would be considered an asset.
• A proven track record with experience performing building services engineering duties including concept, scheme and detail design across a range of sectors and in projects of high complexity and scale;
• Preferably a chartered / warranted engineer;
• Ability to manage projects and design commissions relating to building services including project finances;
• A solid understanding of quality assurance, safety and environmental sustainability;
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCad and Microsoft Office. BIM and/or other related design and engineering systems as Revit, HAP and IES would be considered an asset.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Ability to work under pressure and to work closely with others in a multidisciplinary environment;
• Attention to detail, influencing skills, assertiveness and the ability to understand and express technical concepts accurately with confidence and clarity;
• Proficient analytical skills and a measured approach to decision-making, being able to take decisions as and when needed in the interest of efficiency;