JOB TITLE: Architectural Coordinator/Premises Design Engineer - Rail
LOCATION: London
SALARY: £250-300 Per Day (Ltd)

THE CLIENT
My London based client who are a leading Tier 1 contractor are currently seeking an experienced Architectural Coordinator/Premises Design Engineer to work in London with the candidate expected to travel intermittently to various project sites when required.
Our client works across the UK specializing within the Civil/Rail engineering sectors with a primary focus of Rail related projects.

THE ROLE
* Support the Architectural Technical Lead in all duties of reviewing, developing, coordinating, self-certifying, and assuring the Premises design
* Support the Accountable Person (Architectural Technical Lead) in self-certifying the design and construction in accordance with London Underground requirements
* Assist the Architectural Technical Lead to be the first point of contact between the Construction Team and other relevant personnel
* Support the Construction and the Procurement teams in developing and implementing a finishes procurement strategy and coordinated programme between MEP and Premises suppliers

ACCOUNTABILITIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Support
* Maintain an updated register of Issued For Construction information
* Provision of technical support and advice concerning agreed technical aspects and proposal of designs and of construction site activities
* Review, comment, provide input and acceptance on proposals from the Construction Team and procured Subcontractors - checking compatibility with the permanent works design intent. This includes but is not limited to reviewing:
o Technical submissions containing Material Compliance Requests (MCRs)
o Request for Information (RFIs)
o Field Design Change Requests (FDCR)
o Non-Conformance Records (NCR)
o Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
o Fabrication drawings
o Samples and benchmarks
o Remedial works
* Assist with the FDCR process and when required go back to the Architectural Consultant for changes to the IFC documentation or 3D model
* Review records / As-built information and, when required, support in the production of this documentation.
* Undertake site inspections to view and comment on quality aspects, and compliance with IFC information and specified requirements.

Procurement stage
* Assist the Architectural Technical Lead and the Procurement Team by advising and reviewing the finishes procurement strategy
* Contribute to scope of works for architectural packages for suppliers to price
* Identify the most effective means of delivering the Premises detailed design and technical coordination
* Contribute to the justification of Value Engineering Opportunities
* Coordinate detailed design

Self-Certification for Design
* Assisting the Architectural Technical Lead with:
o Confirming that all design deliverables including drawings and supporting documentation have been integrated and assured in accordance with the design organisations accepted processes
o Confirming and agreeing (verifying) the design package breakdown;
o Confirming that CDSes and Compliance Submissions have been assured through agreed processes

Self-Certification for Construction
* Assisting the Architecture / Premises Accountable Person with:
o Review and acceptance of all Inspection and Test documentation;
o Nominating and undertaking inspections on Inspection & Test documentation;
o Assist in the production of ITCHBU and BIU Submissions;
o Undertake inspections for confirming that works can be brought into use;
o Review and acceptance of proposed materials, trials, samples and benchmarks;
o The review and acceptance of inspection and test records to confirm systems functionality (including end to end) and performance;
o The review and acceptance of O&M information;
o The review and acceptance of Defects and Outstanding Works Lists;
o The review and acceptance of Non-Conformance Reports;
o The review and acceptance of design change documents against agreed assurance baselines;
o Confirmation of the acceptability of any remedial works;
o Oversee the provision of assurance evidence and other MAID deliverables against a detailed listing against which Certification is provided;
o Accepting assurance evidence and other MAID deliverables on ASITE in accordance with an agreed approvals matrix;
o Co-ordinate the acceptance of the physical works and the associated assurance by LU stakeholders and other third parties.

ABOUT YOU
* Educated to degree or higher level in a discipline typically Architecture, Engineering or Construction - Required
* Holding good knowledge of British Standards and Building Regulations - Required
* 5-10 years' experience in Architectural finishes or Premises engineering - Required
* Demonstrating at least 2 years' experience in Railway and/or LU experience projects - Preferred
* Have excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal), as well as good organisational skills - Required
* Good working knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007. - Desirable

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