Mechanical Inspector (Housing Property Services)
London Borough of Islington
Rate: £24 - £32 per hour
We are on the lookout for a Mechanical Inspector to join our client's dynamic team. Our client aims to provide professional support to the engineering service, inspecting, mechanical installations for compliancy and quality reasons.
Requirements
* Higher National Certificate in building services, engineering or equivalent with practical experience.
* Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or training programme with subsequent general experience of building services engineering.
* Possess excellent detailed technical knowledge of mechanical installations, gas installation works, heat networks and communal heating systems and their repair and refurbishment.
* Ability to write technical reports.
* Ability to investigate and recommend solutions to service engineering design and maintenance related technical problems.
* Ability to plan and deliver small projects within budget and to agreed timeframes.
* Ability to assist with staff training, development, welfare and safety of staff within the service.
* Ability to supervise work in progress.
* Ability to liaise with other members of the design and/or maintenance team.
* Knowledge of building services design and specification, project management and planned maintenance programmes.
* Ability to provide on-site inspection of engineering installations and equipment.
* Possess broad knowledge of services engineering Statutory regulations, codes of practice and British Standards.
* Ability to advise on the appraisal, selection and appointment and monitoring of contractors and sub-contractors.
* Ability to deliver service to public within the Dignity for All policy.
Essential Skills:
* Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
* Proficiency in MS Office Packages (Word, Outlook, Excel).
* Familiarity with Microsoft Teams.
Key Responsibilities
* The key responsibility of the Mechanical Inspector will be to ensure all aspects of mechanical works carried out on site by contractors to meet the exacting requirements of the project, technical brief, specification and drawings and legislation requirements.
* The Mechanical Inspector will maintain detailed diaries and site notes on a daily basis.
* The Mechanical Inspector shall establish and maintain good channels of communication with client officers, contractors, residents, colleagues and stakeholders.
* Undertake adequate site inspection and monitoring on all assigned projects and covering for colleagues from time to time as required.
* Assist with the preparation of project reports for Committees, Area forums, Working Parties, Client Organisations, Tenant Associations and external agencies. Provide effective liaison and attend such meetings as required.
* Provide the highest standard of on-site quality assurance and audit inspection. Provide relevant information and advice to ensure budget control and contract management are achieved on all projects and contracts, paying particular attention to Health and Safety, Contractual Obligations, Contractor Performance, Client Satisfaction Quality and Cost and Maintenance Implications.
* Provide on-site inspection of engineering installations and equipment and, advise/report on related condition and appropriate remedial works where necessary in the prescribed format.
* Assist the team and Senior Mechanical Engineer in providing advice and guidance as appropriate concerning on-site engineering solutions, specifications, maintenance requirements, estimates, selection of materials and equipment and inspection regimes etc.
* Ensure that work is in accordance with the relevant standards, statutory regulations.
* Provide on-site survey information in order to assist in the preparation of scheme drawings, specifications and contract documents.
* Ensure effective briefing, direction and liaison is provided. Assist in examining schemes for feasibility, viability and for adherence to Islington Council standards, policies and practices.
* Liaise as directed with consultants, statutory authority, and other relevant organisations.
* Inspection and testing of completed projects, preparation of schedules of defects, checking of remedial works and completion of appropriate records/certificates for internal use.
* Advise on the appraisal, selection, appointment and performance of contractors and sub-contractors.
Benefits:
* Flexible working environment: Office-Based and/or Site visits as required.
* Hourly rate: £24 - £32 per hour.
Join our client's dynamic team in this exciting role where your expertise will be valued, and your professional growth will be supported. Apply today to take the next step in your career!
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.