Commissioning Engineer - Electrical Engineer
Skills
About This Role
Overview
Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.
We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.
We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer.
We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.
Job Purpose
- As part of a multi-discipline project team representing AESG, conduct site inspections and verify the tested results are correct.
- Provide support to the project by delivering commissioning services in line with the high-standards clients of AESG have come to expect.
Education
- MEP / Building services Engineering Degree
○ BSc Building Services Engineering
- MEP / Building services Engineering College Diploma
- ○ HNC, HND or equivalent
- MEP / Building services Engineering College Certificate
- ○ ONC, OND or equivalent
- ○ MEP Trade time served + City & Guilds certificate
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of job-related experience + Engineering degree
- Minimum 6 years of job-related experience + college diploma
- Minimum 7 years of job-related experience + college or Trade Certificate
Industry Accreditations
- Incorporated Engineer, desirable but not essential
- CSA Grade 4 qualifies, desirable but not essential
- Commissioning certification such as BCA, ACG or NEBB, desirable but not essential
General Expectancy
- Significant experience and advanced competencies.
- Able to work independently on complex tasks.
Responsibilities
- Independently conduct site inspections in selected discipline
- Review design information, tolerances and agreed methods of working
- Assess whether test procedures and recorded results demonstrate compliance with project specifications and industry codes of practice
- Assist with reviewing project documentation for compliance with project specifications and industry codes of practice
- Report issues found to senior team members in a clear, accurate and concise manner
- liaise with contractors commissioning team in a professional manner
- Carry out side observations with respect to quality of installation
- Produce documentation to a high standard, including site observation reports
- Participate in meetings and workshops regarding discipline when required
- Monitor installation, submittals and use of engineering tools adhering to project and
- commissioning guidelines
- Track completion of tasks, prepare lookaheads and trackers for project milestones
- Keep a daily diary of events and activities under your control, including systems inspected, documents reviewed, and any decision made by authorities on site.
Competencies
- Leadership / Management skills
- Responsible for the day-to-day management and optimisation of their teams' operations and performance.
• Communication / Collaboration
Excellent communication and listening skills.
Collaborate on projects, share insights, and coordinate efforts across departments.
• Technical Knowledge / Expertise
Undertake more intricate tasks and projects, applying knowledge to solve practical
problems.
• Creativity / Innovation
Staying informed about the latest developments with industry technological advancements.
• Client Focus / Relationship Building
Ability to independently represent the company in a client facing role and manage Client satisfaction.
• Strategic Vision / Planning
Buy-in to corporate and divisional strategy.
Ability to assist various divisions in developing business opportunities.
• Time Management / Planning
Monitor progress and time taken to complete tasks to ensure tasks completion stays on
track.
Balance the time spent on activities, understanding and prioritising the urgency of
tasks.
• Industry Experience / Thought Leadership
Demonstrated industry experience on a wide range of related project types, proven ability to efficiently manage project deadlines.
• Project Management / Operational Delivery
Ability to independently manage the delivery of smaller projects ($50k) in a client facing
role.
Strong knowledge of technical discipline with experience in executing previous projects to a high level of independence.
• Leadership / Team Management Experience
Commence taking on elements of team management in sub projects.
Demonstrable
experience
in managing a small team of 2 or more, on live projects, or mentoring junior
team members / graduates.
• Commercial Acumen / Business Development
Manage commercials on project delivery with support from more senior team members.
Assist in creation and delivery of proposals.
• Problem Solving / Decision Making
Coordinating tasks and solving specific problems within the areas of responsibility.
• Employee Focus / Process Compliance
Actively coordinate efforts to enhance employee experience, such as planning and
executing recognition programs, conducting surveys, and organising employee well-being initiatives.
Identifies external regulations that can impact the organisation.
• Upholding AESG Core Values
Upholding AESG Core Values such as: Honesty, Flexibility, Adaptability, Client-centricity and Collaboration.
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