Requirements:

The job holder will be totally responsible for projects, obtaining assistance from colleagues, manager and subordinate staff who provide a technical service to meet the jobs needs, eg a lead electrical will obtain mechanical skills from others within the Practice.

On other jobs (which can run concurrently) the job holder may be  providing the technical services to others, eg electrical services to a  mechanical colleague.

Duties:

Develop and present project design proposals to a client following the external brief and internal discussions so that client requirements are met, acting as either lead internal consultant or as member of a design team.

Prepare, ready for tender, specifications, designs, drawings, equipment   schedules and contract documentation.

Issue in conjunction with the client, contract documentation to tender,  adjudicate and recommend appropriate contractor to meet project  requirements.

Establish and agree clear responsibility as lead internal consultant for the project.  Propose staff resource requirements, monitor time and disbursement spends, and take remedial action as appropriate on allocating the charges to the individual job to ensure that financial objectives are met.

Attend site meetings and client meeting as required for the projects

When acting as lead Consultant undertake all aspects of project management as defined by the client in his letter of appointment.

Manage, guide and develop technical subordinates in order that they may fully participate in their various teams.

Maintain an up to date knowledge of new techniques and technologies by participating in conferences, attending Continual Professional Development sessions, reading technical in media etc.

Maintain an up to date knowledge of engineering sustainability and be fully aware Low and Zero energy requirements, Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM assessments.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Qualifications, Prefereable degree qualified , however will review I Eng with extensive relavent experience, or HNC or equivalent with extensive relevant experience

Wide breadth of experience and knowledge in Consultancy field, with detailed design skills in particular specialism.

Wide experience of Sustainability and Low Energy design

Housing and commercial experiance

Appreciation of forms of agreement and contract documentation.

A knowledge of  job costing techniques.

A knowledge of ISO9001

Training and Development:-

The Practice is keen to assist individuals in developing any work related professional interests. The Practice takes training seriously, providing practical and financial assistance to all personnel.

Asylum and Immigration Act 1996: List of Documents:-

The Practice is required under this Act to ensure that all Employees have the right to work in the UK and the right to do the work offered. At interview all potential Employees must provide one of the original documents set out in List 1 or two of the original documents in the combinations given in List 2 (as attached to the application form). It is not necessary to produce documents from both lists. Photostat copies of documents provided will be retained on the successful applicant's file.

The Practice, although busy, operates in a friendly and helpful environment.

Replies to:

Management Department

calfordseaden LLP
St John's House,

1a Knoll Rise
Orpington,

Kent, BR6 0JX

T: +44 (0)1689 888222 

F: +44 (0)1689 888298

E: recruitment@calfordseaden.co.uk

This job description is not incorporated into the Contract of Employment and is merely given as a general insight into the position offered. All Job Descriptions are subject to general review and variation by the Employer.

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