Assessment and recommendation of new works for existing systems for the office renovation in UNEP/MAP premises

Result of Service The ultimate result of this assignment is to enable UNEP/MAP to renovate its premises further to required improvements required in the existing infrastructure including mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), as well as fire safety system.

Work Location Home-based

Expected duration The contract will be for the period of two months, starting from the date of last signature.

Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional levels. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. United Nation’s Environment Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and advisory services for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. This consultancy assignment is for the Coordinating Unit for the Mediterranean Action Plan (UNEP/MAP), Athens, Greece.

A building engineer is required to provide a technical assessment on the status of existing infrastructure and utilities at the UNEP/MAP premises including cooling, heating and ventilation, electrical circuitry, electrical outlets and distribution boards and servers, water supply and sanitary networks, as well as existing fire safety system, and to recommend new rehabilitation works of these systems to meet the new renovation requirements.

The Consultant will be under the direct supervision of the UNEP/MAP MED POL Programme Officer and the overall guidance of UNEP/MAP Deputy Coordinator.

In order to achieve the aforesaid outputs, the consultant is expected to perform the following tasks: 1. Coordinate with the building engineer to obtain copies of existing “as built” plans and drawings of the 2nd floor of the building hosting the UNEP/MAP Secretariat as well as any existing technical reports and specifications of existing electromechanical equipment. Drawings and plans to include mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), as well as fire safety system. 2. Assess the quality of existing drawings and plans, and available specifications. Specify missing technical data and information gaps. 3. Further to collected technical data and specifications, and plans and drawings, assemble all collected information in appropriate files. Drawings to be reproduced in A0 sheet format and to be provided in paper and electronically (preferably in AutoCAD). All technical data and information to be scanned and organized in appropriate files to be provided electronically. Existing gaps in drawing and information to be explicitly identified. 4. Conduct a physical inspection with pictures of existing systems including mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), as well as the fire system. While conducting the survey, the consultant shall coordinate with the UNEP/MAP Office and the building engineer in case there is a need to undertake actions that affect work performance in the office. 5. Take note of the specifications of existing systems and networks and compare existing physical features to those specified in the as built drawings. Make necessary corrections on the as built drawings which are part of the survey report. 6. Prepare a comprehensive survey report providing: a. Engineering assessment of the current condition and physical status of the existing mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), as well as the fire system; b. Technical specifications and engineering data of the aforementioned systems; c. Updated drawings of the existing systems including technical data and information of the electromechanical systems with a focus on missing data and information identified in the previous steps. 7. Further to the conclusion of the survey report, coordinate with the architect to undertake the renovation work of UNEP/MAP premises in order to obtain architectural plans and drawings related to the layout of mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), as well as the fire safety system. 8. Evaluate the suitability of existing mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), as well as the fire safety system for use with the new layout proposed for office renovation. 9. In coordination with the architect and UNEP/MAP, propose new works to be undertaken to upgrade existing systems to meet the new functionalities specified by the architect. This includes drawings and plans for: a. Water supply and Plumbing network according to new architectural plan bathrooms and WCs. b. Electrical cabling networks and outlets according to new office positions. c. Lighting network and outlets according to new office positions. d. Distribution boards upgrade and position. e. Grounding. f. Digital networks including telecommunication, wifi, fire safety, etc. g. Fire safety (active and passive) e¿e¿¿¿t¿¿¿ ¿a¿ pa¿¿t¿¿¿ p¿¿¿p¿¿stas¿a. h. Heating and cooling system options. i. Energy efficiency study (¿e¿¿t¿ e¿e¿¿e¿a¿¿¿ ap¿d¿s¿¿). 10. Prepare a bill of quantities of proposed new works including: a. Technical specifications of all installations. b. Available suppliers (at least 3 available in the local market). c. Quantities for each item. d. Itemized costs. e. Total costs/cost plan. 11. Discuss final bill of quantities with the architect and UNEP/MAP addressing all issues of concerns and obtain final approval. 12. Prepare and submit required permitting requirements and inspections/permit forms to be obtained from local authorities to undertake proposed new works in line with the Greek regulations

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree in civil/architectural/mechanical/electrical engineering is required; Experience: - Minimum of five years of engineering work experience with a focus on building construction/renovation projects dealing with mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), as well as fire safety system; - Certificate as member of Technical chamber of Greece is required; - Knowledge of Greek building codes and regulations regarding civil building structures is required; Language: Fluency in oral and written English and Greek is required.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.