Senior Building Services Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services leader is seeking a highly skilled Senior Building Services Engineer to oversee building services engineering works for a Complex and Public Open Space Contract. This role involves ensuring project compliance and managing stakeholder engagement while delivering high-quality projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Building Services Engineering, at least 15 years of relevant experience, and strong problem-solving skills under pressure. Attractive benefits include medical insurance, hybrid work solutions, and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Discretionary bonus program

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years relevant post qualification experience.
• 5 years of D&B job experience in the capacity of Building Services Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building services engineering duties under the TSC.
• Review Approval in Principle and Detailed Design Approval submissions.
• Monitor and resolve on site building services engineering difficulties.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Building compliance

Technical submissions approval

Coordination skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Fluent English

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering or related field

Professional qualification of HKIE or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Building Services Engineer to provide Building Services Engineering expertise and project management support for a Urban Renewal Authority Design and Build (D&B) Contract for Joint user Complex ("JUC") and Public Open Space ("POS"). This role involves leading Building Services Engineering works, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with statutory and project requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager In Charge and Supervising Officer (SO) to deliver high quality projects on time.

The Senior Building Services Engineer will oversee the project works under the Technical Services Consultant (TSC) for Project Management, assisting the Project Manager In Charge in coordinating the TSC team and ensuring the successful execution of project works in a D&B Contract. The role requires expertise in design, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

Your role

• Carry out building services engineering duties under the TSC for Project Management (Senior Building Services Engineer), coordinating with the TSC team and reporting to the SO
• Review and ensure Approval in Principle (AIP) and Detailed Design Approval (DDA) submissions for building services engineering works are properly checked and approved by the Designer and Independent Checker
• Advise the SO on consents for AIP and DDA submission packages
• Review, comment, and approve shop drawings, material samples, method statements, and other building services engineering submissions to ensure compliance with Employer's Requirements (ER) and statutory standards
• Monitor the D&B Contractor and resolve on site building services engineering difficulties arising from unforeseen circumstances
• Handle consequential changes to building services engineering design, coordinating with the D&B Contractor to produce sketch plans and working drawings
• Identify and report discrepancies in contract documents (e.g., Drawings, Activity Schedule, Specifications) to the SO and Project Manager In Charge to mitigate cost impacts
• Attend and act as secretary for regular and ad hoc meetings and inspections with the SO, government departments, end user departments, D&B Contractor, and relevant parties
• Review and approve as built drawings, O&M manuals, and reports submitted by the D&B Contractor before handover to end user or maintenance units
• Prepare monthly progress reports to track and communicate project status for building services works and E&M works
• Oversee site records on building services and E&M works, and co ordinate the checking of building services works
• Monitor, witness and check all the testing and commissioning works and to keep proper record with the assistance of site supervisory team
• Participate in the site safety checking and site environmental compliance checking
• Lead Building Services Inspector to ensure the proper inspection of site work in a team of workmanship and compliance with contact requirement

About you

• Degree in Building Services Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 15 years relevant post qualification experience including minimum 5 years of ArchSD's D&B job experience in the capacity of Building Services Engineer or above
• Recognised professional qualification of HKIE or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of architectural design, statutory compliance, and construction processes
• Proven ability to review and approve technical submissions (e.g., shop drawings, method statements)
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to work with multi disciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Proficiency in project management tools and processes, including preparation of progress reports
• Ability to resolve complex building services engineering issues under pressure while maintaining project timelines
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Premium medical insurance
• Generous annual leave balance
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions
• Remote work opportunities outside of country
• Discretionary bonus program
• Relocation assistance
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations)
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness and nutrition

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