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Responsibilities of M&E Consulting Engineer

1. Formulating conceptual designs of the proposed Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)
systems for initial approval by the Management prior to final approval by the
Owner/Developer,

2. Briefing and discussing with the assigned design team on the approved schemes
for preparation of detailed design for tender and submission purposes,

3. Coordinating the various M&E services to ensure that there are sufficient spaces
(M&E rooms, ceiling spaces, ledges, etc) allocated by the Architect for the
smooth installation (including ease of maintenance and replacement) of the M&E
equipment and plants,

4. Checking and verifying the completed detailed drawings and calculations prior to
endorsement by the designated Professional Engineers and Licensed Electrical
Worker,

5. Preparation of the cost estimates for the approved M&E schemes and the
relevant tender documents for bidding by the Contractors,

6. Evaluating the tender bids submitted by the Contractors and preparing the tender
reports containing the assessment of the proposals and preliminary
recommendations,

7. Carrying out tender interviews and advising Owner/Developer on the award of
contracts based on the lowest complying tender,

8. Submissions of the proposed M&E Services plans to the relevant Authorities and
Service Providers for their agreement and approval,
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9. Attending regular Consultants and Site Meetings including checks on the quality
of the workmanship and approved equipment & materials used throughout the
construction period,

10. Reviewing the shop drawings, coordination and installation detail drawings
submitted by the Contractors, and issuing Engineers Instructions as-and-when
necessary to capture minor changes to the original design scheme due to
owners or authorities requirement,

11. Supervision of the M&E Resident Engineer and Resident Technical Officer,
arranging and witnessing of final testing and commissioning on the installed M&E
systems and certifying completed works,

12. Assisting the Owner/Developer in the short listing and appointment of the M&E
Registered Inspector [RI] and thereafter working closely with the RI to verify that
the completed M&E fire safety systems are in accordance with the approval plans
and codes prior to issuance of the necessary RI clearance certificates for
Architects application for the Temporary Fire Permit (TFP) / Fire Safety
Certificate (FSC),

13. Preparation and submission of the relevant Certificates of Supervision endorsed
by the Professional Engineers and Licensed Electrical Worker to the various
Authorities to obtain the necessary final approvals and facilitate utilities
connection and turn-on. The Architect would then be able to apply for the
Temporary Occupational Permit (TOP)/Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC)
so that the building/development could be deemed fit for occupancy,

14. Preparation of the Statement of Final Accounts for signing by Contractors and
Owners/Developers after the confirmation/agreement by both parties of all the
assessed variations claims.