Mechanical Engineering Lead

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer, either Principal or Associate level, to lead our Mechanical team. If you are keen to work in a rapidly growing, exciting and innovative building services consultancy, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead our mechanical engineering team to deliver a wide range of projects.
• Lead on large, complex projects, from due diligence and feasibility through to RIBA stage 5+.
• Guide, train & mentor less experienced team members.
• Work with our electrical, public health & sustainability teams.
• Create and maintain relationships with external clients and stakeholders.

Requirements & Aspirations

• Circa 6-10+ years in mechanical design, ideally having led teams and complex projects.
• Full understanding of mechanical related building services with a good understanding across electrical and public health systems.
• Working knowledge of all key CIBSE, BSRIA and other guidance documents as well as the building regulations.
• Experience in delivering projects within the UK.
• Ideally experienced across commercial, education and residential sectors, as well as working for public and private sector clients.
• Understanding and knowledge of delivering Net Zero strategies and designs.
• Chartership status, or Incorporated Engineer status is preferred, but not essential.
• Competence with Revit is preferable but not essential.
• Highly IT literate and able to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint to high levels.
• Excellent verbal and written abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

This role is currently 4 days per week in the office, 1 WFH.

Working at RCDC

RCDC exists to drive positive change within the construction industry, whilst promoting diversity and inclusion both within the company and the wider industry. The urgent need for change to respond to the climate crisis is a key driver, with the company having a strong focus on decarbonisation.

We have three core principles: Innovation, Digitalisation and Sustainability, with the first two driving improvements in the third. These principles drive all aspects of work within the company.

As a purpose-driven organisation, valuing our staff is at the centre of our company culture. This is demonstrated practically through the following elements:

• A collaborative and open environment where staff at all levels can contribute to all business decisions and strategies.
• An atmosphere where the team works closely together, supporting each other both professionally and personally.
• All pay is transparent, with the aim of promoting equal pay for all.
• A unique innovation strategy which encourages and rewards staff who can drive innovation within the business.
• Our drive and prioritisation of our staff can also be seen in our working environment, where our engineers are passionate and enjoy their work.

We think this is a great place to work, and if you think you would be a good fit for the organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Company profit share.
• 25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays and Christmas office closure.
• Additional 2 volunteer days per year.
• Company card for work expenses.
• Flexible and hybrid work hours (WFH to be discussed, core hours between 10:00-16:00).
• Pension with 5% employer contribution.
• Work phone and SIM.
• Gym/fitness membership.
• Access to financial advisor.
• Two chartered association/institution memberships.
• Paid training and personal development courses (internal and external).
• The benefits of RCDC’s Intellectual Property ownership strategy, where the individual rather than company owns the rights to the product, and actively will be encouraged to develop this into a spin-off company which is partially owned by the employee.