Jobs at AECOM

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About

About the Business Line Building Engineering

We deliver creative solutions for building projects for industry, government, commercial and leisure sectors. Our building engineering specialists have expertise in structural and building services engineering, fire engineering, acoustics, facades and seismic design. We embed sustainability principles in every design.

Summary

Job Summary Duties and Responsibilities

• Mechanical Engineering design in the Building Services sector.
• Mechanical Engineering Design including HVAC systems, Compressed Air systems, Process Cooling systems, Technical Gas systems.
• Proficient in relevant Mechanical Engineering software like HAP.
• Liaison with local authorities including Council submissions and sign-off.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Technical quality enforcement including design reviews and sign-off.
• Interfacing of designs with other disciplines e.g. structural, architectural, mechanical & electrical.
• Handling full scope of mechanical engineering consulting services on projects from conception to close-out.
• Implementing and ensuring of compliance to company quality management system.
• Use of international and local design standards and codes of practice like SANS, BS & EN,
• Liaison with Clients and other consultants.
• Report to Mechanical Practice Line Lead on Mechanical team quality and performance metrics.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience
• 10+ years experience.
• Personal attributes
• Independent worker, deadline oriented, committed and driven individual.

Other Comments

• Valid driver’s licence.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.Tech Mech Eng.
• Pr.Tech essential.

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About

About the Business Line Architecture

We help shape the world around us — from high-rise buildings to educational, cultural, research and transportation facilities. Our design process is based on energy-efficient building systems, and appropriate selection of materials and form to maximize environmental conditions and long-term performance.

Job Summary This is a technical planning position with a focus on Development Planning. You will perform varied duties at the Front Counter and in the Area Planning & Development Division.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Providing information services, including by-law and policy interpretation and advice related to planning and development.
• Communicating with the public, applicants, agents, external agencies and departments.
• Preparing reports and correspondence on development applications.
• Acting as a resource to Planning Operations Clerks in carrying out their duties and provide technical assistance in carrying out other planning duties including research, data collection and tabulation.
• The Planning Technician must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and clients and have good communication, written and oral presentation skills be proficient in a wide variety of relevant computer applications. Some knowledge of planning principles, as well as the Local Government Act, Surrey by-laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards applicable to planning and development are required.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous work experience in the planning field is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in planning, geography, economics, commerce, political science or a related field from a recognized post-secondary educational institution.

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Job description

Job Summary Under the supervision of a registered Quantity Surveyor, carrying out the normal duties and
functions which occur within a professional Quantity Surveying office. These duties and functions
include

• Preparing estimates of construction costs.
• Measurement of building quantities for bill preparation and final accounts.
• Drafting bills of quantities.
• Site visits and site measurement.
• Preparing valuations for issue of interim payment certificates.
• Assisting with cost management of construction projects.
• Preparing and concluding final accounts.
• Complying with basic office rules and procedures.
• Complying with the procedures laid down by the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors regarding obtaining registration. It is expected that registration will be obtained at the earliest possible date.
• Attending all in-house seminars and workshops.
• Obtaining the required computer literacy and skills.
• Working in conjunction with other staff.
• Ensuring compliance with the firm’s quality management systems, including establishing a full knowledge of the quality and practice manual.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements Personal attributes, qualities or competencies

• The candidate must be a hard working, honest, trustworthy with high level of integrity, reliable, positive attitude, respectful, willingness to learn, team player.
• Computer skills in Excel, Word etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• The candidate must be currently in the process of obtaining their undergraduate BSc. Quantity Surveyor's degree from any of the Universities in South Africa or;
• The candidate must be currently enrolled in their postgraduate BSc. (Honours) Quantity Surveying degree from any of the Universities in South Africa. Complying with basic office rules and procedures.
• Complying with the procedures laid down by the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors regarding obtaining registration. It is expected that registration will be obtained at the earliest possible date.
• Attending all in-house seminars and workshops.
• Obtaining the required computer literacy and skills.
• Working in conjunction with other staff.
• Ensuring compliance with the firm’s quality management systems, including establishing a full knowledge of the quality and practice manual.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements Personal attributes, qualities or competencies

• The candidate must be a hard working, honest, trustworthy with high level of integrity, reliable, positive attitude, respectful, willingness to learn, team player.

• Computer skills in Excel, Word etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• The candidate must be currently in the process of obtaining their undergraduate BSc. Quantity Surveyor's degree from any of the Universities in South Africa or;

• The candidate must be currently enrolled in their postgraduate BSc. (Honours) Quantity Surveying degree from any of the Universities in South Africa.