Project Advisor - MEP

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in June subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site. 

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

This will be a unique and possibly India’s largest hotel development. It will include two hotels - one a luxury hotel and the second a business hotel. In addition to conference facilities in both hotels, the development will also have commercial/office space.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well

  
  

• Client focus - Deliver on our promise

  
  

• Integrity - Always do the right thing

  
  

• Create opportunity - for our people to excel

  
  

The project advisor is accountable for the MEP services on projects to the agreed outcomes for time, budget, safety and quality requirements.

Ensures advice given allows for a high-quality, time-efficient and profitable delivery, whilst providing accountability for compliance, governance, assurance.

Develops effective working relationships with a range of both internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Provides sound technical support for the MEP services on the project, providing clear advice, guidance and the encouragement of compliance with standards.

  
  

• Provides sound technical advice on MEP services including management of the programme, health safety and wellbeing, quality and commissioning of the project.

  
  

• Liaises and coordinates with key project stakeholders, forming strong working relationships with the client, consultants, trade contractors and other team leaders.

  
  

• Undertakes initial review of contracts and scope, advise on the preparation of budgets, value engineering proposals, schedules and trade contracts. Must support the commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle in terms of reviewing progress or resolving issues.

  
  

• Reviews scope and provides advice and guidance to be considered in the creation of project strategic plans in conjunction with the Mace operating framework and strategic priorities, such as prefabrication (C2P), commissioning and safety.

  
  

• Undertakes design reviews on information provided by consultants and trade specialists, checking for compliance, coordination and completeness, including embodied carbon and operational energy associated with the MEP services design, in accordance with the RIBA and BSRIA design frameworks. 

  
  

• Reviews and provides guidance on possible delivery strategies and programmes for all phases of the project, ensuring the key milestones, interfaces, dependencies, logistics and work sequencing are all properly considered.

  
  

• Reviews commissioning strategies in line with the Mace commissioning standards inclusive of IST approach, ATP’s and soft landings.

  
  

• Identifies risk and the production of mitigation plans.

  
  

• Reviews issues to drive continuous improvement and providing lessons learned through the knowledge share process. 

  
  
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical.

  
  

• Experience in leading MEPF services for a project of a similar nature from start to handover.

  
  

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

If you would like to make a confidential enquiry, please contact Zarina Chaudhary in the recruitment team.

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