At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical design for high-profile projects and ensure technical compliance.
- Company: Top 50 Main Contractor with a strong track record in the industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, pension, health benefits, and bonuses.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact on major projects while driving innovation and sustainability.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical design and stakeholder management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
A Top 50 Main Contractor is seeking to recruit a talented and experienced Mechanical Technical Engineer (Design) to join their team. In this role, you will take ownership of the mechanical design function across multiple high-profile projects, specialising in managing the design coordination of the mechanical services across pre-construction to project commencement, as well as providing technical oversight to on-site delivery teams. The key objective of this position is to drive value and mitigate risk by cultivating and leading high-impact relationships with MEP Consultants, BIM Coordinators, and CDP Specialists.
Our client has an enviable track record on projects valued at £50m and consistently delivers repeat business across London, the East, and the South.
Duties & Responsibilities- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with external engineering consultants and specialist design partners.
- Procurement Support: Assist with the scope definition and appointment of design and modelling consultants.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor progress and manage the deliverables of design teams.
- Technical Review & QA: Review engineering designs to ensure technical compliance, quality, and cost-efficiency.
- Equipment & Vendor Approval: Validate major equipment selections and approve specialist subcontractor designs.
- Risk Management: Identify, mitigate, and manage technical risks and design opportunities.
- Safety & Sustainability: Drive safety-by-design principles and ensure environmental and wellbeing standards are met.
- Value Engineering: Develop and integrate cost-saving and value-management design proposals.
- Site Verification: Inspect on-site installations to ensure alignment with approved design documents.
- Problem Solving: Provide technical troubleshooting and support during the commissioning phase.
- Corporate Alignment: Promote company values and model professional behaviours.
- A proven track record operating for an MEP subcontractor or main contractor.
- Background in Mechanical design.
- A relevant engineering, mechanical or building services qualification is desirable, however other routes of experience will be considered.
- Previous Roles: Mechanical Design Engineer OR Senior Mechanical Engineer OR Lead Design Engineer OR Building Services Design Engineer OR Mechanical Manager.
If you would like more information on this position or any other vacancy, please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn, where it will be reviewed. You will be contacted within 48 hours if your experience aligns with our client's requirements.
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Mechanical Technical Engineer (Design) in Cambridge employer: Apple Technical Recruitment Limited
Join a leading Top 50 Main Contractor that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work environment across Cambridge, London, and home-based flexibility. With a competitive salary package and a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to lead high-profile projects while fostering relationships with industry experts. Our commitment to safety, sustainability, and value engineering ensures that you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering excellence in every project.
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Apple Technical Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
