GRAHAM Academy - Graduate Building Services Engineer
GRAHAM Academy - Graduate Building Services Engineer
Building Services, Architecture.
Job Summary
Due to an extended period of growth, we have an opening to add a Graduate Building Services Engineer to our site team in Scotland where they will be supported in all areas of development.
As a large main Contractor we can help to develop and guide you, as you unlock your true potential. Candidates should hold a degree in Building Services Engineering, Architectural Engineering or similar qualifications. They should also be able to demonstrate effective communication skills and strong team working skills.
GRAHAM Academy
Turn your interest in our exciting industry into a fantastic career opportunity with GRAHAM.
You will gain experience in the following areas:
Tendering/Pre Construction
Assisting with presentations and submittals to ensure that the solution offers technical excellence in all areas of services.
Engaging with supply chain to establish cost & design proposals to support our tender submissions.
Attending tender interviews when required.
Check sub-contractor quotations and ensure M&E performance specification has been covered.
Commercial
Commercial management of project to achieve set targets.
Ensuring close liaison with the commercial team to manage project requirements and performance.
Manage change, record variations and communicate to the team.
Check sub-contractor valuation claims.
Design Development
Collaborate in design process with wider team, ensuring that design is sympathetic with the services, and that we minimize the level of modification of systems.
Work with Design Manager to brief the M&E consultants before design starts.
Attend design team meetings.
Chair M&E workshops.
Review M&E drawings against client’s brief, budget, technical/Building Control compliance and discuss options with the M&E consultants.
Mark-up M&E drawings and provide feedback to Design Manager & M&E consultants.
Assist Design Manager with obtaining M&E design approvals from client team.
Look for value engineering opportunities, and simpler/faster methods of installation.
Operational/Site Activity
Organise and chair technical services meetings with all M&E sub-contractors.
Monitor installation quality.
Attend design team meetings.
Monitor compliance with latest building regulations.
Ensure M&E installations are in line with client ER’s and Consultant performance specification.
Update M&E section of progress report and attend client progress meetings.
Liaise with senior management and client with any potential issues.
Provide technical support to project delivery team - To ensure delivery is in line with key business objectives.
Handover
Liaise with sub-contractor to develop commissioning programme.
Organise and lead client demonstrations/training.
Inspect all commissioning certification.
Check as installed drawings and ensure information is accurate/adequate.
Ensure all O&M information is correct and specific to each project.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Graduate Building Services Engineer and the range of duties to be undertaken.
It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Requirements:
Technical Competencies
Essential
Degree or professional qualification in Building Services Engineering or related field.
Demonstrate strong communication skills.
Strong IT skills.
Right to work in the UK.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Willing to work throughout Scotland.
Desirable:
An appreciation of Health & Safety practices.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Previous work experience specifically in Construction industry.
Able to demonstrate problem solving.
Behavioural Competencies
Essential
Commercial Awareness: Show willingness to build a strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.
Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.
Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term interest.
Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.
Initiative: Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.
Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honesty, loyalty and commitment.
Negotiation: Ability to negotiate with both subcontractors and representatives of the Employer to ensure all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected.
GRAHAM routes to becoming a Building Services Engineer
We offer a programme which focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal skills. In addition, a structured, mentored training programme, aligned to a recognised professional qualification,will set you on the pathway to Chartership. Through early responsibility you’ll learn quickly on challenging projects with the opportunity for fast track career advancement.
Benefits
Car Allowance
Subsidised Private Medical Cover
Life Assurance Scheme
Living away from home allowance (where appropriate)
Contributory Pension
35 Days' annual leave (Including Public Holidays).
Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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