Facilities Engineer

Portsmouth
2 weeks ago
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An opportunity has arisen with my client for a Facilities Engineer to join them on an initial 12 -month contract. As a Facilities Engineer You will be monitoring and inspecting the different activities in line with project management milestones and interfaces, as necessary, with the staff of the Technical Facilities Service.

Role: Facilities Engineer
Pay: £40 per hour via Umbrella Company
Location: Portsmouth
Contract: 12 Months
Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week
Security Clearance: BPSS

Responsibilities:

Support the development of specifications including feasibility study requirements ensuring all compliance and sustainability requirements are met
Attend design reviews which are scheduled by the Building & Construction / Minor Works Project Manager. These design reviews consist of a Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review and Final Design review, however, there can be several reviews as required to obtain all information.
Lead and provide technical input for all projects in way of mechanical, electrical, and building fabric requirements for capital investment projects
Liaise with wider Technical Facilities engineers to ensure that local and national standards are included in the design and implemented into the project
Ensure that the design review has obtained maturity following pre-determined prompts to proceed to the next stage
Advise and coach our Building & Construction and Minor Works Project management team on issues and resolutions
Review and discuss Assets that are to be removed and installed as part of the project. These are to be obtained at Critical Design Review.
Liaise with Asset Management UK and TFS teams to ensure that asset information provided within the design reviews are suitable for the site, regarding application, accessibility and serviceability.
Provide feedback from the Asset Management and TFS teams to the design team, prior to Final Design Review (FDR) any queries or issues that may occur from the chosen assets
Attend project progress meetings to discuss and close out any issues found within the QA report. Set timeline and relevant information to close out issues
Interface with the design team and project team, to ensure that As Built drawings and information are being collated and changed as work progresses
Interface with the Principal Designer and / or the Principal Contractor, to ensure that the Health & Safety File is compiled as work progresses

Skillset/experience required:

A good understanding of the construction process, building systems and interfaces
A good knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations
A good understanding of quality management systems
An understanding of British and European Standards
Strong communication skills
Be able to read and interpret drawings and designsIf you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
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