[4493] MEP Technical Engineer

Clearance: NATO Secret

Full or part time, based on candidate availability and price
– to be discussed with hiring manager.

Location: NATO Headquarters in Brussels, BE (A limited amount of teleworking might be granted under
special circumstances)
Start date is as soon as possible but not later than 11th November 2024
OPTION 2025: 1st January 2025 until 31st
December 2025

We are looking for an experienced technical engineer MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) to reinforce the TS team, within the Executive Management / HQ Support & Transformation/Infrastructure & Facilities Management (EMHQST – IFM). He/she will monitor and coordinate new projects that will be entrusted to IFM’s teams of technicians and architects.


Objectives and scope of work:
• The incumbent cover the technical aspects of projects managed by the Architect/Project Manager, from early design phases to the provisional reception and closure of the projects.
• The scope of the activities of the incumbent will therefore not be limited to office space projects, and may cover the various domains such as the follow-up of a project to install photovoltaic panels at NATO and the integration of charging stations for electric vehicles
• The incumbent may also monitor external work in front of a NATO building in coordination with the construction of the new Defence building. Conducting meetings and presentations;
• Well-organised and collaborative, with client service approach.

Duties and Role
• Prepare technical concepts and project proposals based on clients and/or the Architect / Project manager
• Raise areas of concerns, identify and manage project risks and issues and seek management decision when necessary.
• Present, argue and defend project options to the Leadership and customers
• Prepare cost estimates, which include self-assessments and input from various stakeholders • Advise and prepare reports to management (progress reports, risk and mitigation plans, etc). In compliance with the document management strategy and using document management tools & processes
• Assume responsibility for liaising with customers, suppliers, and other project in-house or external stakeholders, to ensure that projects are on track and address the objectives
• Technical and financial reports to IFM services.
• Weekly status reports to supervisor.

Experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the domains of Facilities Management and/or Construction projects. • Have extensive experience as Technical Engineer
• Have extensive experience as a technical project manager in medium or large-scale project(s), in the context of workplace design and/or management
• Have professional experience in project(s) that include a sustainability dimension;
• Demonstrate relevant experience in the domains of Facilities Management, Workplace, and Construction projects;
• Demonstrate design and/or drawing skills;
• Be able to draft ‘call for bids’ that require technical specifications, in the domains of construction, refurbishment and renovation, and other Facilities Management related disciplines.
Education and Qualification requirements
• Possess a university degree in electrical engineering, HVAC engineering or other similar field relevant for the position;
• Have a good knowledge of projects and workplaces that include Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electronic Security Systems (ESS) components
Language requirements
• Possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages( French): V (“Advanced”) (English): II (“Elementary) Other requirements • Proven experience in organizing workshops and conducting meetings and presentations; • Well-organised and collaborative, with client service approach.