Building Services Engineering Knowledge

Understand engineering principles, codes and standards including, but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building management systems

Building Services

Engineering Solutions

Understand the client’s needs and the practicality of using certain engineering solutions

Building Services

Engineering Techniques

Understand design principles, building surveys, costing, risk analysis, sustainability, Health and

Safety, buildability, contract law.

Project Management

Understand the project management cycle including the planning, budgeting, project funding

and payment processes

People and Resources

Understand principles of teamworking, staff co-ordination, supply chain management,

performance management and the development of people.

Quality Management

Understand the importance maintaining of quality standards, using records, systems, tools

and techniques for quality improvement.

Commercial and Legal

Awareness

Understand budgets, costs, various forms of contract, procurement and record keeping and

their impact on project success

Communication

Understand different forms of communication (written, verbal, electronic) and evaluate the

best solution for different circumstances

Working with Others

Be aware of the importance of good working relationships, the needs of others and equality

and diversity in the workplace

Safe Systems of Work

Understand obligations for Health, Safety and Welfare issues on site, how to identify potential

hazards and manage the risks

Sustainability

Understand the environmental impact of building services engineering activities and how to

minimise negative impacts during all stages of the project

Commissioning

Understand the importance of the commissioning process and be able to describe typical

commissioning activities to enable a building to function effectively

Building Services Engineering Knowledge and Understanding

To develop and apply practical engineering solutions using established and emerging building services technologies

Building Services Engineering Application

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

Management and Leadership

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.

Commercial Ability

Be able to prepare and control budgets and apply statutory and commercial frameworks.

Health, Safety and

welfare

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

Sustainable Development

Be able to manage engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development

and implements best practice.

Interpersonal Skills and Communication

Be able to communicate well with others at all levels and discuss plans and issues.

Demonstrate personal and social skills and an ability to deal with colleagues and stakeholders in a way that enhances equality and diversity.

Commissioning

Be able to commission building services engineering products after installation to enable a

building to function effectively

Take Responsibility

Be responsible for your own work and that of others.

Independent Judgement

and Responsibility

Exercise independent engineering judgement, take responsibility for actions and decisions and

operate within the constraints of own skills and knowledge.

Complying with Codes of Conduct

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.

Maintaining CPD

Identify own development needs and take appropriate action to meet those needs. Use own

knowledge and expertise for the benefit of others.