M&E TECHNICAL MANAGER
North London - Property Developer
Established in 1961, this London-based property developer focuses on delivering high-quality, affordable residential properties across Greater London and the South East. Specialising in modern apartments and family homes, the company prioritises energy efficiency and sustainable building practices, catering primarily to first-time buyers and families. Known for excellent customer service and thoughtful design, their developments are located in desirable areas with strong transport links and local amenities.
Requirements:
* Must have 5+ years’ experience in residential building services design. This can include consultancy, contractor and/or developer experience (developer preferable).
* Good understanding of Mechanical or Electrical design essential.
* Able to work under pressure, with multiple projects.
* Must have minimum HNC/HND qualification in Building services discipline and good all round knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems.
* Able to use or have knowledge of software packages such as Autodesk products: AutoCAD / Revit. Microsoft packages.
* Strong communication skills, confident in report writing and actively engaging in meetings.
* Role is predominantly office based, with site visits as and when required.
General Duties:
* Provide regular update reports on progress and status of the various activities and works being undertaken.
* Attend internal and team DTM / workshop meetings and provide input where required for services on various projects.
* A good understanding on M&E design guides, British standards, CIBSE guides. Confidently discuss and recommend various systems to wider business / external consultants.
Pre-construction Duties:
* Support the upfront team: engineering managers reviewing potential land document packs and/or schemes with consented planning to ensure correct budgets can be set.
* During technical report process, provide technical and robust analysis on M&E systems through the life of the project i.e buying land (Robin), pre planning and post planning reports.
* Keep team abreast on updates and changes regulations and legislation that impact M&E / fire systems. Ensuring these changes are always communicated and captured in reporting & costs.
ConDoc Duties:
* Compile M&E tender documents for consultants to price against for Condoc design stage (detailed design).
* Compile specialist performance specification to enable production of specialist design to be undertaken.
* Review tender, and recommend M&E consultant to undertake detailed design.
* Support Technical Manager throughout Condoc process. Including attending workshops, input into specialist design elements, ensure coordination between M&E design team and others.
* Review ConDoc specifications, drawings, schematic and provide comment, ensuring value engineering is at the core of design process.
* Liaise closely with M&E consultants through Condoc process providing advice and guidance on practical aspects of mechanical and electrical installations.
* Engage with manufactures on all M&E systems to understand system nuances, new technologies and ensure every design is consistent, cost effective and benefits FNH project.
Site Duties (Works / Commercial):
* Comment on contractor tender submissions. Attend M&E / specialist contractor pre selection meetings.
* Liaise closely with FNH commercial and works team through the life of project pre and post tender. Monitor / request (not supervise) sub-contractor’s electrical and mechanical installation progress of works.
* Investigate and resolve technical issues put forward by the site teams on the various contracts.
* Respond to RFI where applicable. Ensure consultant team respond to RFIs in a timely manner.
* Attend benchmarking meetings on various M&E installation and provide comments / snag list to site manage for formal reporting.
OFFERING:
* Up to £75,000 Salary with 10% annual bonus.
* Non-contractual bonus typical 2-3% annual, incremental for each year of service to a maximum of 15%.
* 25 days paid holiday
* Health and Medical Cover.
This is an urgent vacancy - if this position is of interest, please apply now with your updated CV for an immediate interview.