Engineering and Project Management Executive at Safety Consultants and Solutions Provider Limited

Job Summary

• The job is part of the site management team and takes some of the responsibility for security, health and safety, and organising and supervising materials and people.
• The Job holder marks out the site, makes sure designs are applied correctly and liaise with main and sub-contractors and the site manager.
• Regular liaison with the client, its representatives, and any consultants involved in the assigned project.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Acting as the main technical adviser on a project site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives.
• Checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations;
• Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications;
• Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and craft people.
• Making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project;
• Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the client.
• Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project;
• Liaising with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws;
• Liaising with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress;
• Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors;
• Planning the work and efficiently organising the site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines;
• Overseeing quality control andhealth and safety matters on site;
• Preparing reports as required;
• Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
• Works on projects in the execution phase of the M&E section.
• Sets objectives, in close collaboration with Project Manager, on technical, (choice of equipment), financial (forecast of expenditure) and human issues.
• Clearly defines and in great detail: the execution, schedule, technical options, drafting of documents etc., concerning the M&E section of the structure.
• Coordinates the M&E works (and gets them executed through in-house production or supervises them until handover, in accordance with the contract.
• Takes part in checking the works progress schedules and, if necessary, modifies them.
• Establishes management procedures for risks/opportunities.
• Prepares elements necessary to establish progress updates and budget status.
• Assists with site personnel management, with compliance with Health and Safety regulations (regular inspections) and the management of plant/equipment and materials.
• Consults and manages sub-contractors and sets up monitoring procedures.
• Responsible to the client (concerning time limits and quality) and also technical testing. Applies quality and safety procedures to the works.
• Contributes to the Sustainable Development policy and raises awareness of it in staff.
• Passes on contractual subjects (deadlines, etc.) for approval and participates in site reporting.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs any other tasks that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical / Electricalwith 5 years work experience.
• Candidates should have a good understanding of building structural systems.
• Leads, coordinates, negotiates and knows how to take decisions when necessary
• Technical knowledge and be profit minded.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work to meet deadlines.

Competencies:

• High safety awareness and safety focused.
• Expert Proficiency withuse of AUTOCAD
• Good product knowledge which includes fire safety equipment aspects.
• Able to work in remote locations.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite is compulsory; Proficiency in the use of AutoCad is desirable.
• Capabilities to produce gant charts.
• Analytical mind and practical thinking
• Customer focused, pro-active and results driven.
• Excellent communication & reporting skills- written and oral.
• Leadership skills and the ability to manage a team.