Coventry University - Building Services Engineer (Mechanica…

Building Services Engineer (Mechanical) Candidate Information Pack

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

It was awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2015 in recognition of its international growth and success over the past six years. Underpinning much of the success is a strong focus on teaching and learning which permeates through everything – even the design and layout of the buildings. Lecture rooms in the newest facilities, for example, can transform into 360 degree amphitheatres to bring a more intimate, immersive element to the discussion, and learning spaces are open and adaptable to encourage sharing of ideas and disrupt the traditional one-way flow of information from lecturer to student. A £100 million investment into research is underway to boost Coventry’s research performance and bring it up amongst the traditional heavyweight research institutions. It has already seen the launch of several new centres specialising in areas around which Coventry has historically had considerable expertise. The Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, for example, has been established to build on and advance the university’s world- leading research around trust as a key component of peace building, reconciliation and community cohesion – echoing the very themes for which Coventry as a city is internationally famous. In a recent House of Lords debate, the Archbishop of Canterbury drew attention to the positive impact of the centre’s work. Researchers in the new Centre for Applied Biological and Exercise Sciences, too, have attracted global interest and media attention. A team of its scientists have developed a pioneering new way – using real human heart tissue – to test the effect of drugs on the heart without using human or animal trials.

Coventry University is a forward-looking modern university whose roots can be traced back to 1843 to the Coventry School of Design. With a proud tradition as a provider of high quality education and a focus on multidisciplinary research, the University has established a robust academic presence regionally, nationally and across the world. We are currently celebrating 175 years since foundation. Through its links with leading-edge businesses and organisations in a variety of countries and industries, Coventry University’s 29,000+ students enjoy access to placements and international opportunities, which ensure that their employment prospects are enhanced by the time they graduate. Its students also benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, on its Coventry, London, Dagenham and Scarborough campuses, in all academic disciplines, from health, business and performing arts to industrial design, engineering and computing. In recent years Coventry’s student satisfaction levels and teaching quality have been rated amongst the best in the UK, which in turn has led to impressive rises in every major university league table. The institution is the country’s top modern university in the Guardian University Guide 2019 in which it ranks 13th overall – and is The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide ‘Modern University of the Year’ for 2014, 2015 and 2016. Coventry is recognised internationally for its expertise in peacebuilding, serious games and disaster management, and for the world-leading calibre of its engineering and design graduates – particularly in the automotive field.

Other notable projects which demonstrate the breadth of research underway at Coventry include initiatives to tackle female genital mutilation, collaborations with industry to combat automotive cyber security threats, and long-term studies into children’s literacy. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 results portend well for the ambitions that Coventry University has going forward – the university was ranked joint 5th in the UK for the quantity of its research in the allied health professions category receiving the top ratings of four or three stars, with many other areas also being rated as ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’. Such successes are only bolstering Coventry’s international reputation. Already boasting one of the most culturally diverse campuses in the UK thanks to its 9,000+ strong international student population – drawn from over 150 countries – the university is continuing to grow its overseas presence, including through recent collaborations with Kadir Has University in Istanbul and the South West University of Political Science and Law in Chongqing.

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THE ESTATE We are continuing the evolution of the University Group and as we look to build on our position of strength we aim to continue to create state-of- the-art campuses for our students, staff and visitors. We have invested over £350m in the estate in the last 8 years including the addition of a ground-breaking £55m Engineering and Computing Building, an award-winning £35m Student Hub that opened in 2011 as well as the new £64m Alison Gingell Building for Health and Science which was opened in January 2018 by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and includes Europe’s largest super lab. Additional projects recently completed include Cycle works, a £27m new student accommodation development and the National Transport Design Centre, a multi-party facility bringing together industry, start-ups and academics in a new £7m centre. We have ambitious future plans with several key projects either underway or in development stage, including: • A £50m refurbishment and new build to give a new building for the Faculty of Art and Humanities. • Two student accommodation projects to deliver approximately 1500 new bedspaces. • The Beatrice Shilling Building, second building for Faculty of Engineering, Environment and Computing to follow the ECB. Value £27m. • The development of the Centre for Advanced Low Carbon Propulsion Systems – a new engine and drive train testing facility – in conjunction with a world leading research company. • A new home of CU College, the £18m refurbishment and fit-out of an existing building. • The redevelopment of the former City Council Civic Centre site to provide 15,000m2 of space in the first phase. • A £6m investment in the public realm around the Coventry campus.

• A programme of £10m of projects to dramatically improve catering and student experience in three existing locations on campus. • A £10m programme of replacing existing energy centres. • Further investment in additional space for Coventry University London. The University and the city of Coventry itself has a lot to look forward to over the next decade. As far as ‘town and gown’ relationships go, the University and the city council enjoy a hugely positive rapport which has paved the way for the University to transform the city’s skyline and make an enormous contribution to its economy over the years. It was announced in 2015, a deal with the council, Coventry University will be investing a further £125 million into new buildings in what will be the largest and most significant development in its history. The project still in early design stages, will house a new headquarters, new international student centre and new business incubation unit are all part of the plan, and will all have a role to play in the University’s ambition to be truly world class in everything that it does. Other locations Coventry University has a wide-ranging and innovative portfolio. Having successfully launched its London campus in 2010 – which is now thriving with around 1,000 students – and Coventry University College in 2011, the University has extended its geographical reach further launching Coventry University Scarborough Campus in September 2015 and Coventry University Dagenham in 2015. Bringing a new era in higher education to the region, its focus is on making it more accessible, flexible and affordable to meet the lifestyle and career aspirations of modern learners. True to Coventry University’s longstanding reputation for having strong links with industry, it has collaborated with the Unipart Manufacturing Group a ‘faculty on the factory floor’ which was created in response to increasing demand from students to have industry experience and employability embedded in their course. The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering allows students to study and work alongside industry professionals in a real manufacturing environment, with a unique opportunity to engage with genuine industry projects. When students graduate, they already have the frontline experience that they know is sought after by employers.

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THE ROLE The Mechanical Engineer will assist on the design and project management of mechanically biased estate development projects across the University portfolio whilst acting as the University's ‘client side' mechanical building services engineer for input into the mechanical and related elements of capital projects. You will participate in the specification of services, consideration of new technologies, coordination with Estates Maintenance & Operations colleagues and the leadership of external consultants and contractors.

The successful candidate will possess proven experience in design and delivery of the mechanical elements of estate development projects of varying scale. You will have strong technical skills, with excellent knowledge and understanding of mechanical building services including design standards, systems and commissioning. It is expected that you will have worked on projects as a Mechanical Engineer either in a client side, consultancy or contractor role.

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JOB INFORMATION

Building Services Engineer (Mechanical)

Title:

Full Time

Salary Range:

£31,611 - £40,002 p.a. plus excellent benefits

Mode:

2. ESTATES All Estates staff are required to conform with the University's policies and procedures, behave in a professional manner, and support the core values of the service to ensure: • Customer satisfaction • High quality design standards and buildings operations • High quality facilities maintenance and services • Safety and security of students, staff and property • Environmental protection and sustainability • SMART systems both for Estates and the wider campus. The post will support Estates in the key areas of: • Daily operations of the campus • Continuous improvement in performance • Effective customer relations within Estates and the University, and externally as directed.

3.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose To work with the University’s Senior Mechanical Engineer on a wide range of capital development and maintenance upgrade schemes within the Estate Development Team. To manage the Mechanical Building Service elements of schemes generally ranging in value from £10k to in excess of £50m that require the co-ordination of the inputs of the Estates department, University Stakeholders and designers and external consultants. To carry out the design and prepare specifications for selected projects. The Post holder will provide a complete Project Management Service from inception to handover for Mechanical Building Service projects, including adaptations, renovations and new build from around £10k up to around £1m. The post holder will be expected to take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of such projects. To be responsible for advising the University on all aspects of mechanical engineering in relation to new capital works and alterations to existing building. Ensure sustainable, low carbon schemes are implemented and energy usage minimised by good design and installation practices. Inputting into the Softlandings process and co-ordinate building services handover to Maintenance and Operations on completion of commissioning new projects.

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4. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To manage the production of building services designs and specifications to meet the requirements of the University and agreed programmes of work, ensuring compliance with all applicable statutory and other regulations. 2. To co-ordinate the work of the services designers within project design teams and on selected projects, manage the mechanical contractor. 3. Manage own building services projects in their entirety comprising: • Develop the client’s brief carrying out necessary feasibility studies and research necessary to produce a specification that reflects the client needs.. • To establish project plans and ensure their development from inception to contract completion. • To establish and manage project teams, including the appointment of the necessary consultants in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures. • To manage and undertake the production of designs, detailed specifications, drawings and other information as necessary to enable the production of contract documentation and the process of construction to be successfully completed. • To ensure all aspects are sufficiently designed, detailed and documented to meet all relevant legislation, statutory authorities, health and safety and CDM requirements. • To prepare budgets, obtain tenders or quotes as appropriate in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures, including preparing tender evaluation reports and recommendations, placing contracts and orders. • To control project costs and provide regular forecasts and cash flows in order to contribute to clients and Estates department budgetary control activities as well as inputting into University’s financial forecasts

• To control project programmes and provide regular updates of progress. • Develop project risk register and mitigating actions and establish appropriate plans for managing them. 4. To carry out the design and prepare specifications and documentation for building services work to be carried out by contractors and occasionally by our in-house work force in conjunction with other members of the Estates Team. 5. Perform quality control duties on site during construction works, snagging and inspections of electrical installations and final testing and witnessing. Work with Clerk of Works and Compliance Monitors where appointed. 6. Brief external consultants and contractors on Coventry University requirements to ensure designs are compliant with current legislation and with our own design standards and review designs from consultants and contractors from compliance. 7. To ensure all duties are carried out with a high level of sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs and requirements of the University’s internal customers (i.e. staff and students). 8. To formulate budgets and obtain tenders for services work in accordance with the University’s procurement requirements. 9. To maintain standard specifications and design guidelines for use by both internal staff and external consultants.

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4. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

10. To set up and maintain procedures for controlling the standards of materials and workmanship on-site to ensure compliance with designs, drawings and specifications is delivered by contractors. This includes the on going monitoring of works as they proceed and the full testing and commissioning of work on completion. Ensure maintenance manuals, tests certificates and guarantees are adequate and that they are archived/passed to the appropriate parties together with ‘as built’ drawings and services diagrams, etc. 11. Input into project’s softlandings and liaise with our in-house CAD team to ensure service as built record drawings are correctly updated and uploaded on the University’s system. 12. To provide design briefs to external services consultancies and to monitor the progress and quality of the design and construction of such works through all stages of design and installation, to ensure compliance. 13. To produce estimates for new works and the replacement, adaptation and extension of existing installations and to negotiate final accounts and as and when required. 14. To act as a point of liaison regarding services work with Deans, Directors and other staff throughout the University and with external bodies in relation to all aspects of building services work. 15. To maintain all necessary records and archives as required by legislation, University policies and good practice. 16. To act as interface on services issues between the Estate Development Team and the Operation and Maintenance Team, working closely with the maintenance engineers to ensure that the design of new works is consistent with existing services infrastructure and considers future maintenance requirements and implications. 17. To liaise with the University’s energy management and environmental officers to establish good practice and improved long term value for money for the University in terms of services design. 18. To promote safe working methods, observe statutory regulations, codes of practice, CDM compliance and all matters relating to HASAW. Liaise with the Estates Health and Safety Team on all issues relevant to building services. 19. To keep up to date with relevant technical and regulatory developments relating to building services and to disseminate such information to others within the department and the University as appropriate.

AND other such duties within the scope and spirit of the job purpose, the title of the post and its grading. Supervision Received The post holder reports to the Senior Mechanical Engineer (Estate Development) Supervision Given As may be required, supervise and oversee consultants employed by the department on relevant projects or part of projects. C ONTACTS University staff at all levels, students, other visitors to the University, contract and consultancy organisations, statutory and regulatory officers.

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5. PERSON SPECIFICATION

ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL

ADVANTAGEOUS

A mechanical building services based first degree General management qualifications / CPD courses attended. Membership of a relevant institute with chartered status Extensive experience of installation and maintenance of building services systems. Project management experience including the supervision and co-ordination of external consultants. Knowledge of Information Technology Systems and how these integrate with building services systems.

BTEC HNC or equivalent qualifying experience.

Education/ Qualifications

Experience (Paid and Unpaid)

Extensive design experience in mechanical building services.

Extensive project and contract related experience on a wide range of schemes. Experience of working to, and meeting, challenging budgets and programmes. Use of Building Management Systems.

Flexible approach to solving construction related problems. Have a good understanding of the Client/ Consultant liaison process. The ability to work effectively in multi- disciplinary teams. The ability to prioritise work and make decisions. An appreciation of IT and its potential uses in construction. Sufficiently PC literate to produce reports, having knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. An in-depth knowledge of the stages in the design and construction of projects.

Job-related Skills / Aptitudes

Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice. Ability to work on CAD/Revit. Ability to work on Microsoft Project.

Excellent communication skills with both colleagues and clients. Courteous, self-motivated and able to work within a team.

Interpersonal Skills

Prepared to travel to other locations within the Coventry University Group.

Other Requirements

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APPLICATION PROCESS

For a confidential conversation please contact our advisors Ben Duffill and Marcus May of The Management Recruitment Group on; E: ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk T: 020 3962 9900. E: marcus.may@mrgpeople.co.uk T: 020 3962 9900. Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (of not more than 4 pages) and a relevant projects list (not more than 2 pages, to include project type, value and contract type).

Applications should be sent to:

E: ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk E: marcus.mey@mrgpeople.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12th A ugust 201 8.

Interviews will take place: Friday 7th September 2018.

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