Job Openings at 360 Degree Habitat Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely preparation of documentation including but not limited to drawings, models, estimates, schedules, quantities all as directed by a Project Engineer to a standard of presentation which can be submitted to clients or other approval authority
• Knowledge and use of CAD softwares for creating and issuing models / drawings to either in-house or client CAD Standards.
• Provide mentoring to other technical services staff to assist in developing an expertise with CAD designs.
• You will be working with and supporting the in-house engineering team in the preparation of road and infrastructure design drawings for construction, tendering, and planning application purposes.
• You will also carry out engineering appraisals and technical reviews, to provide a practical and cost-effective solution to engineering problems.
• You will be able to manage external clients to ensure engineering constraints are adhered to and within agreed deadlines.
• You will also be taking responsibility for dealing with Local Authorities, Drainage Authorities, Environment Agencies in order to satisfy the many and wide-ranging constraints in order to gain technical approvals.
• Preparation of engineering models /drawings in accordance with current standards and codes of practice including general arrangements and construction details (steelwork detailing and reinforced concrete detailing / scheduling).
• Liaising with colleagues, other departments and project teams with respect to model/drawing requirements.
• Ensuring that models/drawings are prepared, stored, issued and archived in accordance with company procedures.
• Liaising with both internal and external parties such as Regional Offices, other Groups, sub-consultants, contractors, clients and external authorities as directed by a Project Engineer
• Process and action correspondence in accordance with the company procedure
• Preparation of drawings and models in accordance with the company’s specifications
• Checking of drawings to include reinforced concrete schedules
• Participate in site surveys and investigations
• Undertake duties and comply with all the company’s Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Procedures
• Attend courses/seminars which will enhance professional knowledge, with a view to advancing your career
• To be aware of the importance of clients to the business and therefore behave and respond in a manner that will encourage clients to give repeat business standards

Key Skills & Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Civil Engineering, Mechanical or any other related discipline
• 2-4 years working experience
• Candidates must have high level experience in AutoCAD and 3D working would be an advantage.
• Committed, dedicated and self-motivated
• Able to work in a timely fashion and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Ability to demonstrate high attention to detail
• Ability to think creatively and laterally
• Ability to be efficient and resourceful with workload and prioritise tasks accordingly
• Ambitious to achieve professional qualification
• Working both in an office environment and on site

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Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of material and sub-contract enquiries including selection of prospective subcontractors;
• Attending strategy/opportunity meetings with project team; Client, Designers, Quantity Surveyor’s, etc where necessary
• Receive feedback at quarterly contract reviews and visit sites where possible to identify site specific risks;
• Contribute to the design development process and attend design team meetings;
• Preparing tender Bills of Quantities from drawings
• Preparation of analytical cost estimates including preliminaries; Comply with estimating processes to ensure it complies with standing orders
• Adjudication and comparison of sub-contractor quotations;
• Presentation of the cost estimate to senior management at tender settlement meetings;
• Attend pre-tender interviews where required
• Prepare and lead the compilation of tenders
• Assist/Manage the production of tender documents
• Appraisal of tender documents
• Completion of tender documentation and submission of the tender;
• Prepare upon award of the project, a summary of the job including cost of labour, material, quantity and quality of the material required strictly as per the specification of the client to ensure that they are as per the prescribed parameters.
• Implementing strategies and plans to ensure that estimating process takes place in most professional and cost effective manner, in coordination with Quantity Surveying department.
• Assist in drafting a final report on pre and post completion cost so as to enable the management to assess the profitability on the job.
• Develop client and consultant relations, including the management of their expectations
• Review the status of workload, regional requirements, etc with your team at regular departmental meetings
• Manage the development of sound, robust and long term relationships with Clients and Design Teams in line with the general company strategy.

Requirements/Qualifications/Skills

• Higher Diploma/Degree in QS or any other appropriate Construction related field.
• 2-3 years experience in a reputable construction / interior fit out Company
• Computer literate – estimating software etc.
• Awareness of Industry procurement methods;
• Understanding of Whole Life Costs (desirable);
• Experienced at producing Bills of Quantities/elemental quantities;
• Knowledge and experience of “first principle” analytical estimating across all sectors
• Experience with all forms of contract.
• Supervisory and organisational experience;
• Ability to produce accurate measurement from 2D drawings & 3D models and spotting inadequacy in design information
• Good knowledge of Job Costing gained through formal training or work experience
• The candidate must be able to confidently communicate with all members of the pre-construction team, directors, clients and consultants.
• Candidate must be able to work to strict deadlines.