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