Mechanical Design Technician 1

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Job Details

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer, Building Management, Property Services, the successful candidate will be required to work independently or as part of a design team, carrying out mechanical engineering duties and producing technical design solutions on a variety of building projects from inception to completion.

The position is predominantly Monday to Friday, however the post holder will be required to be contactable by telephone if guidance/support is required in relation to out of hours emergencies

Specific responsibilities include:

• Undertake duties including site surveying, site inspections, design and working drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, contract documents, design calculations, assessment and reporting on existing facilities and plant, technical and contract administrator’s duties as appropriate.
• Liaise with statutory bodies as required.
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice and standards applying to the construction process e.g., Town Planning Acts, Building Standards Legislation, Eurocodes, etc.
• Work as Contract Administrator, or work as consultant to Lead Designer/Contract Administrator.
• Liaise with clients in the compilation and development of the brief and prepare feasibility studies, independently or as part of a team.
• Comply with relevant legislation, regulations and the Council’s and Property Service’s policies on Health and Safety and codes of practice.
• Carry out other tasks within the general scope of the post as may be allocated from time to time.
• Comply with the Councils Scheme of Administration and Standing Orders.
• Contribute to the achievement of the Council’s corporate aims and values.

The Person

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and significant experience of working within a Building Services Mechanical Engineering Design Role. You should have a good Mechanical Engineering knowledge and the ability to keep abreast of changes in legislation, regulation and practice which impact on mechanical engineering and safety.

Applicants must be educated to a minimum of SCQF 7 and have an HNC in an appropriate Mechanical Engineering area. Qualification to SCQF 9, having an Ordinary Degree, is desirable.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate their ability to carry out Contract Administration Duties, delivering projects to agreed targets and to a high standard.

For Further Information Please Contact: Stuart Beveridge - stuart.beveridge@fife.gov.uk