Senior Commissioning Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Job Holder's Primary Objectives

The role of our commissioning engineers is to see that building services systems will be, are or have been put to work properly and in accordance with relevant requirements.

Role:

• To see that our commitments to our clients are delivered on time to requisite levels of detail and quality.
• Managing the commissioning process
• Validating the commissioning process and seeing that results obtained align with requirements.
• Inspecting existing systems to determine how they perform.
• Providing consultative advice in determining commissioning and performance requirements, commissioning strategies, programmes, scopes of work and the like.
• Carrying out measurements, surveys and other technical inspections.

Additionally, at all times:

• Engaging with other members of the Company to help improve existing systems and procedures.
• Talking the role of Champion in an area of specific technical interest.
• To promote the company and the wider group through marketing activities.

Responsibilities

• To act safely at all times in compliance with the Company’s health and safety policy and procedures.
• To work diligently, efficiently and professionally at all times.
• To ensure technical compliance and high-quality production of our deliverables.
• To work closely as part of a main contractor’s team in developing commissioning strategies and processes which align fully with project objectives.
• To fully adopt the Company’s project and internal management systems.
• To maintain an acute awareness of project finances and control expenditure thereof.
• To attend meetings as required.
• To prepare both internal and client reports containing technical, commercial and programme aspects.
• To develop project specific commissioning management/validation documents and procedures.
• To comment technically on drawings, manuals and technical submittals.
• To develop project specific method statements, test scripts and the like.
• To be aware and report internally on project scope change.
• To work with other members of a professional team in evaluating progress, difficulties and costs.
• To undertake hands on commissioning work as necessary.

General Duties

• To look ahead with a view to arranging test instrumentation required for testing.
• To assist in the development of tender submissions.
• To accurately complete timesheets on a weekly basis.
• To pro-actively support other members of staff in undertaking their work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree and/or LEED accreditation.
• A strong controls background is highly desirable.
• 4 years of industry experience dealing with mechanical, electrical and controls disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel to site-based locations as reasonably based on HDR needs.
• Must be an experienced engineer, either a licensed PE or a field technician with excellent understanding of MEP systems, HVAC controls, the T&B process, etc.
• Must have good computer skills and effective typing skills.
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be familiar with the organization of design documents, the preparation of the multidiscipline designs, and the delivery of the design & construction services.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, systems engineering, operations fundamentals, contracting, and general business operations.
• Understanding of project accounting and financial management tools.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work; ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United Kingdom

Other Locations

Germany

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jan 14, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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