MEP Lead

Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented MEP Lead to join our team!
This is an integral role in one of key engagements and you will Manages a team
of MEP engineers and inspectors for the execution of Civil Works related with
Rail.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Supervise EMP works at all the Projects using the relevant site teams
* Cooperates with the Construction and Engineering Manager for the on-time and on-budget completion of the Projects
* Review the Contractor's Progress Reports and prepare reports for the Project Controls Department
* Manages teams of PMC EMP engineers and inspectors on how to assure the Safety and the quality of works on all the sites.
* Being proactive on supporting the Sub-Consiltants and Contractors on the EMP works
* Review Contractors shop drawings, programme and progress.
* In case he is going to be appointed to support the Engineering Team he must be able to review and comment design drawings, materials and MES
* Review Method / Risk / Health and Safety statements.
* Review and apply Testing and commissioning programme and process (with CML).
* Cooperate with the Engineering department for discussing design changes in construction in order to provide technical solutions.
* Respond on the RFIs
* Assure compliance with codes, standards and statutory authority requirements
* Test & Commissioning management.
* Prepare Contractors Scope of works
* Assist the Engineering Departement on the developing Processes and Procedures and Standards for EMP works
* Statutory Services Providers.
* Leading his teams effectively and by example
* Train his team and other engineers (through On Job Training) and transfer knowledge is a main duty
* Cooperate and coordinate with the other disciplines for securing the integration of working activities.
* Pre-Construction Activities:
* To ensure best practises are promoted across the project, and provide a fulcrum to promote innovation and continuous improvement.
* Provide specific technical reports on request.
* Having the experience to review and advise on cost estimation of works and materials
* Ensure that tenders received from biddersare in accordance with required specification and assists in the development of the companys bidding / supply chain.
* Advise the estimating team on costs of M&E design, including considerations to changes in specification and details. Ensure that the clients requirements are correctly interpreted and taken account of up to completion of the M&E design whilst having regard to the companys contract sum.
* Evaluate all tender returns from subcontractors for inclusion into the companys tender.
* Review M&E design information at tender stage and undertake full design gap analysis to advise the estimating team of any design shortfalls.
* Produce Value Engineering options
* Evaluate potential costs for Statutory services as budgets
* Attend site visits during the tender process
* Assist, when required, in tender settlements.
* Design Activities:
* Ensure M&E designs and details produced are economic and do not exceed budget or estimated cost without good reason and are in conformance with the specified or detailed requirements for quality.
* Carry out cost checks on M&E design proposals and escalate serious deviations as appropriate.
* Monitor, coordinate and control the flow of M&E design information to ensure the timely release of information for construction activities.
* Ensure the M&E design is validated on completion of the works.
* Attend main design team meetings.
* Arrange and lead M&E design meetings with subcontractors and clients.
* Prepare and issue minutes from M&E design meetings.
* Comment on M&E design drawings.
* Comment on architects and engineers drawings.
* Comment on coordination drawings.
* Ensure M&E information released for construction has been reviewed by all interface designers and construction team and amended / approved prior to issue for construction and is in line with the specification / contract.
* Construction Activities:
* Assist in the production of O&M manuals on the completion of the project.
* Arrange and lead specific workshop design meetings with M&E and necessary design team members.
* Vet and comment on technical submissions.
* Review quality inspection and test plans specific to M&E scope of works with M&E subcontractors.
* Witness stages of installation and sign off of systems testing.
* Witness equipment pre-commissioning testing.
* The management and closure of NCRs (non-conformance reports) and corrective action reports.
* Oversee the M&E document quality produced by the S/C.
* To comply with Health, Safety and the Environmental requirements on each contract, in compliance with current legislation and as contained within the Health and Safety Management System. Where unsure and assistance is required liaise with the appointed Health and Safety Advisor.
* At all times actively lead by example as a representative of the company ensuring that all working relationships internal and external customers are consistent and to the highest standards.
* Reviewing and signing off method statement and risk assessment.
* Ensuring that that the Company Quality Management Plan and Project Quality Management Plan are understood and complied with in their entity.
* Attend construction team meetings
* In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, the job holder may be required to perform other duties assigned by their line manager from time to time, outside the normal sphere of work as may be reasonably requested.
* The job holder will be required to undertake such flexible and additional working hours as may be necessary, within reason, to facilitate the efficient fulfilment of the duties required by position.
* Contribute to the development of revised standards and policies relating to rail management.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
* The candidate must have a BSC or MSc degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering.
* At least ‎15 years of experience with ‎8 years in similar role.
* Participation in Rail/Metro projects is a must for ‎5 years minimum
* Contractor's experience on a similar role will be much appreciated
* will have a high level of energy, drive combined with strong customer service skills to ensure a quality M&E Management service is delivered to a number of concurrent and maybe complex construction projects
* Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
* Good organising skills with strong attention to detail, ensuring that tasks are completed accurately, efficiently and consistently meet high standards and deadlines.
* Ability to develop relationships both within the business and externally with clients, contacts, etc demonstrating tact, discretion and confidentiality as required.
* Member of CIBSE would be desirable but not essential
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the
workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.