Engineer - Project Architect

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Location

Noida

Employment type

Full Time Permanent

Department

Real Estate & Leasing

Deadline

Mobility support

Domestic

Who you are

As a person you are passionate about people, business, IKEA's purpose and continuously driving better performance. You are energized by increasing customer value, driving business growth and contributing to overall success and results through people as well as motivated by leading and developing people. We believe you have knowledge in the following areas:

• Academic degree in engineering or Architecture
• Minimum 12years of experience working with engineering/architectural design in construction phase preferably overseeing the site construction activities
• Experience in commercial building project (retail domain would be an added advantage).
• Project management: Knowledge of how to initiate, plan, execute, control and close a construction project.
• Design management: Knowledge on setting up, organisation, management and follow-up the design of Ingka Properties throughout the project development
• Technical Due Diligence: Knowledge of Due Diligence methods and tools on technical evaluation, cost evaluation and risk assessment
• Sustainable construction and building performance: Knowledge of principles of energy, water, emissions and waste management in a construction project in order to keep the environmental impact to a minimum; included the knowledge of ,LEED materials and life cycle cost evaluation.
• Construction materials and engineering solutions: Knowledge of different construction materials and engineering solutions, suitability in accordance with cost, functionality, durability and otherwise pros and cons
• Software relevant for Construction: Knowledge of tools for , )document management system (e.g. BIM360, Aconoex, Asite), design management (e.g. AutoCad for 2D or Revit, Navisworks for 3D,), and other common software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Authority Submission: Knowledge of local and national authority permission process in regard to design and construction activities throughout the project development, included the knowledge of processes, ways of working, rules etc.
• Construction market, development & trends: Knowledge of the local and national construction standards, codes and rules, including their cost drivers and structures.
• Construction HSE (Health, Safety and Environment): Knowledge of how to create a safe construction site and environment for all the site people that is compliant with IKEA Way of Working (IWAY) and national safety and environment standards.
• Quality management in construction: Knowledge of internal requirements, methods and tools to set up and secure quality during design and construction work throughout the project development and during the warranty period (post-project)

Your responsibilities

Support the Construction business in the cluster related to engineering/technical/architectural aspects in order to deliver safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions.

• Provide technical know-how based on current Ingka standards and national best practice to deliver safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions.
• Lead the development in the Cluster on how to engage with designers in order to continuously find cost efficient and innovative design processes by optimizing the delivery of our partners and stakeholder's competence and knowledge into the project design. Work and engage closely with Construction Manager and Construction Project Managers to optimize, innovate and develop the best for project methods for design-construct interaction.

• Lead and coordinate all Engineering work developed in the Cluster and align implementation and communication of those activities with internal and external stakeholders, including supporting the projects within the current key competence areas:

• Structural and Architectural Design

• Fire and Risk Engineering

• HVAC Systems and Energy Modelling

• Electrical Systems

• LCC & LCA calculations

• Technical Solutions and Innovations for PPP & BREEAM

• Design Management: Procurement, Development and Coordination

• Support Construction colleagues in regards of technical/engineering/architectural aspects.

• Co-ordinate and maintain the cluster knowledge-based regarding Ingka requirements and local/national code requirements relating to the design and construction of Ingka buildings.
• Maintain and secure up-to-date awareness and understanding of all frameworks, guidelines and initiatives issued by Group Real Estate, and ensure these are communicated to Construction Project Managers and external partners as needed. Provide support to the project development phase in terms of engineering and architectural matters.
• Evaluate the technical aspects of new construction techniques and follow the national development in the field of construction engineering Cooperate with the Facility Management team in the cluster to develop best practice, obtain feedback, and increase the technical knowledge of FM co-workers.
• Support Construction Project Managers in the work to: - Clarify all Ingka requirements, standards and guidelines - Selection process of external consultants - Detailed architectural and engineering design - Negotiate alternative technical solutions during the tender phase of IKEA projects.
• Managing the quality control of the design and construction work .
• Ensure satisfactory commissioning, testing, training and hand-over of the technical and building systems to Facility Management co-workers

Together as a team

As engaged, open-minded and curious experts in all parts of the real estate business we take responsibility for the real estate business at Ingka Group as a trustworthy, appreciated and wanted business partner. We secure new and maintain existing physical locations to meet the needs of many people. We provide strategic insight based on our knowledge and understanding of the real estate portfolio in Ingka. We take the lead in delivering safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions – with Democratic design and life cycle cost on top of our mind. We actively maintain and secure that our properties are kept in relevant shape for the business.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

At IKEA we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs.