Technical engineers

Technical Competencies

• Degree qualified – minimum requirement of HND
• Around 2-5 years min. experience working in a design consultancy at a supervisory or senior level – some experience of working within a contractor environment is additionally welcome
• Experience of working on major projects
• Experience of electrical and mechanical design
• Mechanical Bias preferred with good electrical knowledge
• Experience of local utilities rules, regulations and design guides
• Understanding of British and International design standards
• Understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles and systems is essential
• Good level of computer literacy in MS Office – an understanding of AutoCAD is useful
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
• Good report writing skills, experience of making presentation to and attending meetings with clients is essential
• Ability to manage the workload of a team of MEP engineers and inspectors
• Ability to work under pressure and under tight deadlines.

Behavioral Competencies

• Must have integrity, initiative, and be flexible and proactive
• Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a proactive way.

Responsibilities

• Staff management.
• Report to Project Management
• Understand design according to local utilities rules, regulations and design guides and obtain necessary statutory approvals
• Coordinate with Architects, Structural Engineers and Mechanical Engineers and any other external design consultant at site
• Representing the consultants at meetings with clients and contractors
• Understanding and acting upon site related issues, and reporting to Project Manager.

Typical duties of the Resident Engineer will include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates with the Project Manager regarding design and documentation issues.
• Action all construction contract correspondence with contractor(s), client and construction manager (if applicable).
• Carry out inspections for approval of the works.
• Review and action material, shop drawing, sample, mock-up etc. submittals.
• Issue instructions to contractor for their action to comply with the construction contract time and quality requirements.
• Action the Client's instructions to modify the works in consultation with the Head Office if involving change to the design.
• Liaise with the Head Office designers and Statutory Authorities to resolve site queries.
• Hold progress/coordination meetings to expedite the works.
• Issue to the client and Head Office regular project progress reports.
• Review and process contractor payments and variation orders.
• Review and advise client on contractor claims.
• Issue substantial and final completion certificates. Prepare and follow up snag lists.
• Review and approve operation and maintenance manuals and as-built drawings.
• Carry out administration and human resource procedures for site supervision staff.

MODE OF APPLICATION;
Applicants should forward their cv's and cover letter to [email protected] on or befor the 30th of AUGUST2015. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted