I am working with a local authority based in the east central Lowlands of Scotland, looking for an interim to permanent Mechanical Engineer.
JOB PURPOSE
The post holder will work as part of a team to undertake and/or assist with the development, design and administration of mechanical engineering construction projects and planned improvements works being undertaken by Property Services.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/KEY TASKS
Report to the Planned Improvements & Services Team Principal on site progress, contractor and consultant performance and observance with contract conditions and financial expenditure against budget for projects.
Liaise with external consultant design teams to ensure quality of design meets briefing requirements and work progresses on programme and in accordance with the RIBA Plan of work.
Perform duties as Contract Administrator on projects mainly involving mechanical refurbishment and energy related work
Ensure involvement of and consultation with Stakeholders in the delivery of Services
Provide design, technical and procurement advice and support the Council’s front line services on issues including brief and design development, option appraisals, feasibility studies, procurement options, quality control etc.
Contribute to a culture of research and development in construction, engineering, specification and procurement issues and encourage innovation.
Promote and embrace appropriate national initiatives such as Sustainable Construction
Assist in the development and implementation of consistent design, technical and specification standards.
Ensure the implementation of good/best practice principles in all aspects of construction design and procurement.
Ensure that all applicable regulations, legislation and standards relating to the Service’s activities are met and maintained.
To assist in the development of mechanical safety standards and mechanical maintenance policies.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
Educated to degree level in Mechanical Engineering with Membership of IMechE or CIBSE.
Adequate post qualification experience evidencing a wide range of experience with varying property types.
Evidence of ability to design, organise and administer contracts with the minimum of supervision
Evidence of a good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Mechanical related software packages.
Desirable
Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Experience of using NBS Create Specification writer