Mechanical Project Engineer
Science & Technology Facilities Council
Total years of experience :21 years, 1 Months
• Preparation of tender documents for the refurbishment of clean room air conditioning plant, including distribution pipework, chiller, pumps, AHU and controls for the Space Science Department. Value of mechanical works £80k, managed interface between contractor, client and users.
• Evaluation of tender returns & technical submittals and appointment, supervision of contractors on site, issuing of permit to work, ensured installation went according to the specification & drawings. Ensured the contractors carried out the work in accordance with HSE & STFC safety codes.
• Reviewing contractor progress during the construction of a high specification research laboratory, checking risk assessments/method statements, resolving non compliance issues on site, total value of contract £21m.
• Design, tendering and co-ordination/supervision on site of various projects. that have included;
- refurbishment of offices, laboratories, and industrial warehouse types buildings
- new building, laboratories, test facilities, installations of chillers and air handling units
• Working within local instructions, CIBSE design guidance, British and European Standards, BSRIA commissioning literature and other industry best practice documents.
• Design and production of complete mechanical package for the construction of a reception building. Supervised contractors, reviewed Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Working on producing the ‘as installed’ drawings for operation and maintenance manuals for an office refurbishment in the centre of Birmingham, client: Learning & Skills Council
• Design of mechanical services for Primary Care Trust facilities using HTM standards.
• Production of installation coordination drawings for contractors in accordance with British Standards and company drawing standards.
• Using software tools to build thermal models of buildings to calculate the heat loss & heat gain. To enable equipment and plant selection, production of schedules.
• Compiling O&M manuals including all literature and as installed drawings.
• Attending site visits during construction phase to resolve technical issues arising from equipment installation and to review progress.
• Production of coordination drawings for all building services in a new build hospital project, which involved extensive use of AutoCAD.
• Preparation of installation drawings and specification for the upgrade of mechanical services to a large glass furnace.
• Supervision of contractors on site and implementation of safety procedures on construction site. Issuing of permit to work carrying out safety tours on site
• Supporting senior engineers in implementing and the installation of inspection equipment on a new production line