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Building services engineering site management

Building services engineering site management

Construction and the built environment

Level 6 - Professional Occupation

Leading the installation of complex environmental systems in construction projects.

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Reference: OCC0040

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Average (median) salary: £48,866 per year

SOC 2020 code: 1122 Production managers and directors in construction

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 1122/00 Production managers and directors in construction
  • 2127/00 Engineering project managers and project engineers
  • 2455/01 Construction managers

Technical Education Products

ST0040:

Building services engineering site management (degree)

(Level 6)

Approved for delivery

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Aggregate Industries UK Ltd, AK Lighting & Signs, Amey L G Limited, Anderson & Heeley Ltd, BAM Construct UK Ltd, BAM Nuttall, Bouygues E & S Infrastructure UK Ltd, Byrne Bros (Formwork) Limited, C J Bayliss (Hereford) Limited, Cable Test Limited, Carillion Civil Engineering, Centre Great Limited, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, Chartered Management Institute, Civil Engineering Contractors Association, Clugston Construction Ltd, Connect Plus, Costain Ltd, E & JW Glendinning Ltd, Electrical Testing Ltd, E-ON Energy Solution Ltd, Galliford Try Services Ltd, GM Briton (Public Works Ltd), H & H Joiners and Builders Ltd, Herefordshire Council, Highway Electrical Association (HEA), i-Civils Ltd, Imtech Traffic & Infra UK Ltd, Institute of Highway Engineers, Institution of Civil Engineers, Interserve Construction Ltd, K&M McLoughlin Decorating Ltd, Kennford Tarmacadam Limited, Kier Ltd, Lovell Partnerships Ltd, Mineral Products Qualifications Council, Morgan Sindall plc, NG Bailey Ltd, Road Maintenance Services Ltd, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Seddon Construction Ltd, Skanska Construction Ltd, South West Highways Ltd, SSE Contracting Ltd, The Chartered Institute of Building, The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation, The Institution of Engineering And Technology, VolkerWessels UK Ltd, Willmott Dixon Holdings Ltd

Summary

The occupation covered by this standard is that of Building Services Engineering Site Management. Building Services are environmental systems in buildings such as electrical power, air conditioning, heating and lighting. Building Services Engineering Site Management staff lead the installation of complex environmental systems in construction projects.

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Aggregate Industries UK Ltd, AK Lighting & Signs, Amey L G Limited, Anderson & Heeley Ltd, BAM Construct UK Ltd, BAM Nuttall, Bouygues E & S Infrastructure UK Ltd, Byrne Bros (Formwork) Limited, C J Bayliss (Hereford) Limited, Cable Test Limited, Carillion Civil Engineering, Centre Great Limited, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, Chartered Management Institute, Civil Engineering Contractors Association, Clugston Construction Ltd, Connect Plus, Costain Ltd, E & JW Glendinning Ltd, Electrical Testing Ltd, E-ON Energy Solution Ltd, Galliford Try Services Ltd, GM Briton (Public Works Ltd), H & H Joiners and Builders Ltd, Herefordshire Council, Highway Electrical Association (HEA), i-Civils Ltd, Imtech Traffic & Infra UK Ltd, Institute of Highway Engineers, Institution of Civil Engineers, Interserve Construction Ltd, K&M McLoughlin Decorating Ltd, Kennford Tarmacadam Limited, Kier Ltd, Lovell Partnerships Ltd, Mineral Products Qualifications Council, Morgan Sindall plc, NG Bailey Ltd, Road Maintenance Services Ltd, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Seddon Construction Ltd, Skanska Construction Ltd, South West Highways Ltd, SSE Contracting Ltd, The Chartered Institute of Building, The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation, The Institution of Engineering And Technology, VolkerWessels UK Ltd, Willmott Dixon Holdings Ltd

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Heat and Buildings
Energy and Networks

Typical job titles include:

Assistant Building Services Engineering Site Manager
Building Services Installation Manager
Project Engineer

Keywords:

Building Services
Building Services Engineering Site Management
Degree
Engineering
Engineering Site Management
Site Management

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1: Understand engineering principles, codes and standards including, but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building management systems
K2: Understand the client’s needs and the practicality of using certain engineering solutions
K3: Understand design principles, building surveys, costing, risk analysis, sustainability, Health and Safety, buildability, contract law.
K4: Understand the project management cycle including the planning, budgeting, project funding and payment processes
K5: Understand principles of teamworking, staff co-ordination, supply chain management, performance management and the development of people.
K6: Understand the importance maintaining of quality standards, using records, systems, tools and techniques for quality improvement.
K7: Understand budgets, costs, various forms of contract, procurement and record keeping and their impact on project success
K8: Understand different forms of communication (written, verbal, electronic) and evaluate the best solution for different circumstances
K9: Be aware of the importance of good working relationships, the needs of others and equality and diversity in the workplace
K10: Understand obligations for Health, Safety and Welfare issues on site, how to identify potential hazards and manage the risks
K11: Understand the environmental impact of building services engineering activities and how to minimise negative impacts during all stages of the project
K12: Understand the importance of the commissioning process and be able to describe typical commissioning activities to enable a building to function effectively

S1: To develop and apply practical engineering solutions using established and emerging building services technologies
S2: Be able to identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks. Be able to contribute to the design, development and implementation of engineering solutions and evaluate their effectiveness
S3: Be able to plan for effective project management, plan and organise resources, tasks and people. Be able to manage teams and staff to meet project requirements and be able to manage quality processes.
S4: Be able to prepare and control budgets and apply statutory and commercial frameworks.
S5: Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work so that people are kept safe on site
S6: Be able to manage engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and implements best practice.
S7: Be able to communicate well with others at all levels and discuss plans and issues
S8: Demonstrate personal and social skills and an ability to deal with colleagues and stakeholders in a way that enhances equality and diversity.
S9: Be able to commission building services engineering products after installation to enable a building to function effectively

B1: Be responsible for your own work and that of others.
B2: Exercise independent engineering judgement, take responsibility for actions and decisions and operate within the constraints of own skills and knowledge.
B3: Operate within the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers Code of Conduct and implement work activities within the context of industry issues. Promote ethical behaviour in others and promote the building services industry.
B4: Identify own development needs and take appropriate action to meet those needs. Use own knowledge and expertise for the benefit of others.

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