AIMP Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Description
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for an exceptional AIMP Mechanical Engineer to join our team. BAS delivers and enables world-leading interdisciplinary research in the Polar Regions. We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe!

Working at BAS is rewarding. Our skilled science, operational and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through our extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation www.ukri.org

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for the following benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days

• Excellent civil service pension (with 26% or more employer contribution, depending on your band)

• 24 hours/365 days access to employee assistance programme (EAP - including support with physical, mental, social, health and financial issues)

• Flexible and family friendly working opportunities

• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories and much more.

You'll be joining our AIMP Engineering Team in Estates and will help us to deliver Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP) projects and capital works projects across the BAS Estate.

Within the role, there will be an opportunity to develop Project management skills, information management skills and supported work towards professional registration among others.

You'll be joining a world-leading interdisciplinary research organisation, that is committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support, you need to thrive at BAS.

Some of your main responsibilities and duties will include:

• Support Project Manager by liaising with MEP design team, construction partner, technical advisor, and BAS stakeholders in order to co-ordinate BASs engineering requirements throughout design development stages.

• Review technical design submissions and co-ordinate BAS stakeholder comments relating to engineering matters.

• Provide accurate, comprehensive, and timely responses to project technical queries, liaising with end users as required.

• Provide on-site supervision and technical assurance during construction and commissioning. Liaising with the UK team to ensure project teams are informed of site activities.

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For the role of AIMP Mechanical Engineer we are looking for somebody who:

• Has experience in a similar role.

• Demonstrates strong professional competencies in Engineering.

• Has strong communication skills and ability to engage with a range of members of BAS staff and external parties.

• Excellent use of office packages; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

• Is familiar with Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) Packages.

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You will be committed to a diverse and inclusive approach to work

If we've just described you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now at bas.ac.uk/vacancies.

What experiences can we offer you?

At BAS we believe everyone plays a vital role, is unique and valued, therefore, we embrace diversity as well as equality of opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming working environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued.

Different perspectives and collaborative working help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing team which makes positive changes in the business. That's the power of every individual. Our cultural values are built on mutual respect, inclusion, commitment and excellence.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work with world class and amazing people in one of the most unique places in the world, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you.