Associate Director – Group Leader
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | London |
| Area | South East, Uk |
| Sector | Building ServicesBuilding Services - Mechanical EngineerBuilding Services - Electrical EngineerBuilding Services - CADBuilding Services - QA/QC/C.O.W. |
| Salary | Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus |
| Start Date | Immediate |
| Telephone | 0844 850 0000 |
| Job Ref | JL - Ref190716 ADGL |
| Job Views | 1773 |
- Description
- Our Client is looking for an Associate Director – Group Leader to join their team based in London
Competitive Salary + Benefits + Bonus
Experience: Min 5 years
Academic Qualifications: BEng, BSc Engineering, MEng or MSc
Membership of Institution: Preferred MCIBSE / MIET and Chartered Engineer
Background / Training:
Apprenticeship
University/College
Worked for Consultancy Firm/Design Office
IT Knowledge:
MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) (Intermediate/Advanced)
MS Project (Basic)
AutoCAD (Basic)
Hevacomp, Amtech, Elevate and other specialist software
Essential Attributes:
Ability to work on own initiative, experienced in team building and management and leading by example.
Excellent communicator (both written and oral communication) to both technical and non-technical clients together with ability to build professional relationships with clients.
Technically proficient with sound financial management, well organised and help develop the team. Able to construct fee proposals, demonstrate strategic planning and manage high end projects.
Role Overview:
The Design and Projects Division specialise in engineering and vertical transportation services projects within existing buildings. The work includes high end commercial refurbishments from feasibility, to design, specification and procurement as well as the project management of key infrastructure replacement projects within buildings.
The Division provide strategic advice to building owners and managers to improve or optimise the performance of their buildings, feeding back in terms of long term energy, maintenance and reliability.
They have an extensive client list and work within some of the most prestigious buildings in the UK.
You will present to clients who are usually facilities and asset managers working either directly for property owners or managing agents.
The Associate Director will lead a team of technical staff within the Design and Projects Division.
Experience in:
Producing high quality case studies reports and with clear and concise recommendations.
Presenting technical information to clients and providing clear communication to clients throughout a project.
Preparing technical specifications, drawings and schedules, with reference to the latest industry standards/best practice.
Evaluating tender submissions and preparation of tender report with recommendations.
Project management including preparation of contract documentation, leading meetings, financial management, practical completion and handover.
Ensuring H&S and legislative compliance throughout the course of a project.
Financial management of project and ensuring works carried out within agreed budget.
Managing a multi-disciplinary design and projects team.
Key Tasks:
Provide technical project management and advisory services to our clients in respect of the building services engineering and vertical transportation services in commercial and public sector properties.
Deliver high end projects in commercial offices and shopping centres as well as public sector properties.
Management Tasks:
Lead and manage a team of technical staff delivering the services and developing professional relationships with staff to their full potential.
Demonstrate good commercial acumen with sound financial management and provide strategic planning and direction.
Develop management systems.
Develop and build professional relationships with clients.
Assist the growth of the business.
Set out the team’s strategy and direction within the company with a view to embrace efficiencies and plan for growth; agree financial targets of individuals within the Group.
Deputise for the Divisional Director
Technical Tasks:
Write clear and concise reports and case studies and present reports to clients.
Carry out refurbishment and fit-out project management (from feasibility stage, to tender documentation, tender analysis, recommendations to clients right through to finalising contract documents, monitoring works up to end of defects liability and handover to client; period. Carry out project financial management throughout the work.
Monitor the contractor performance on carrying out projects and minor works and monitor and agree financial expenditure.
Carry out pre-acquisition surveys, condition surveys and present findings to clients. Inspect and audit plant and equipment to ensure the services are operating efficiently and recommend improvements.
Advise on Tenants alterations, and landlord approvals and works required, review contractor’s quotes and ensure the works are undertaken at competitive market rates.
Review progress on any landlord or tenant works and their impact on the operation of the property.
Examine maintenance records, carry out checks on contractor invoices to ensure value for money.
Review Statutory Examination Reports and ensure that clients are properly advised of statutory obligations.
Advise Client and Tenants on compliance with current regulations, British Standards and statutory obligations.
Arrange chair/attend meetings with clients and facilities managers and the appointed contractors to review their performance, additional works and any landlord or tenant related matters.
Respond to ad-hoc enquiries and provide advice on the implementation of plant replacement programmes, associated budget requirements, prioritisation, works planning etc.
Prepare tender documentation and obtain competitive tenders, and tender analysis reports. Produce maintenance contract documentation.
Review Templates for products and update to comply with current standards and legislation.
Typical Value of Projects: £30k to £3m.
Typical Projects: Cat A and Cat B type refurbishment works (design and overseeing role). Replacement of plant and systems within existing buildings, feasibility reports, technical advisory consultancy and strategic advice relating to the above.