Construction Administration
Got a flair for the complex? We’re hunting for a Construction Administration to join our MEP Team. This role is suited to a candidate from a Buildings background looking for an opportunity to pursue industry leading designs within a vibrant multi-disciplinary practice.
Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.
From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.
Your next role :To manage the Construction Admin role as per design requisition, Report to individual project leaders / job leaders. Responsible for helping the actual execution at site based on design drawings / specifications
Your Responsibilities:
- Resolve site co-ordination design queries independently and main design queries in co-ordination with design engineer.
- Liaising with the Buro Happold MEP designers to resolve site design quarries
- Reporting to BH project leaders / job leaders
- Advise the Buro Happold Mechanical / Electrical Design Engineers of any technical aspects of the mechanical / electrical services that may affect construction progress, quality and the like.
- Respond to design RFI’s as required and in co-ordination with design engineers
- Continually review the contractor’s work on site from quality requirements.
- Review Contractor’s installation method statements.
- Review Contractor’s shop drawings against the design [tender] drawings for compliance with the design intent.
- Review contractor’s MEP shop drawing in conjunction with the BH Mumbai based structural and MEP engineers to ensure engineering co-ordination.
- Review Contractor’s MEP services material proposals against specified technical performance requirements in co-ordination with Mumbai based design engineer.
- Undertake general project site observation / inspection of the electrical services works for Contractor’s adherence to the approved shop drawings and Consultant’s specification, good working practices, the construction schedule and health & safety.
- Be available to undertake off-site inspections of proposed equipment and materials as may be deemed necessary.
- Undertake prior review of Contractor’s proposed MEP system testing & commissioning methods and schedule.
- On a spot basis witness MEP system final testing and commissioning.
- Review and comment on Contractor’s testing and commissioning results.
- Prepare on-going list of MEP services defects for contractor’s remedial action.
- Attend project, site progress and any MEP services related technical meetings as directed by the BH Site in charge
- Prepare draft site / engineer’s instructions, relating to the building MEP services.
- Provide advice regarding any MEP services related variation costs that may be claimed by the Contractor during the course of the works.
- Review and comment upon Contractors Operation and Maintenance manuals.
- Preparation & submission of site visit reports on monthly basis as per contract
Your skills and Experience
- At least Bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical / Electrical discipline
- Typically 5 to 8 plus years’ site experience working for a contracting company with added experience in design and planning
- Experience in working on site and review of shop drawings & design submittals & compliance as per design standards & specifications
- Review of mock up inspections
- Witness to testing and commissioning
- Prepare snag list for handing over
- Preparing weekly site meetings with client / PMC / Contractors
- Review of comments on E1 / E2 logs prepared by contractors
What we offer you
- Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme for both you and your family.
- Our 5-day workweek policy supports work-life balance, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge.
- Benefit from our Employee Referral Bonus, rewarding you for bringing talented candidates into our fold
- An International Culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.
A place for everyone
Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.