Mechanical Engineer in Newport, Wales

We\’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Cardiff office. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills across a variety of projects, contribute to the growth of the business, and work as part of a collaborative team.
Ridge has an established and growing presence in South Wales, where we have proudly contributed to projects valued up to £200 million. Our portfolio includes Tall Buildings, Student Accommodation, Colleges, Schools, Universities and the Blue Light sectors.
This role offers the chance to manage and contribute to high-profile projects across South Wales, while also working alongside experienced professionals on nationally significant schemes
Role And Responsibilities

• Work as part of a design team delivering calculations, reports, performance and detailed design solutions
• Use specialist computer-aided design (CAD) and BIM (Revit) software and other resources to design the compliant systems solutions
• Undertake design calculations to support and demonstrate compliance with client requirements aligned to the proposed solution
• Undertake site survey and capture data relevant to the appointment i.e. initial survey, on-going site inspections, defect recording and witness
• Reviewing construction design details and making comment
• Liaise closely with other professionals, including structural engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors of in-house and external project teams
• Attend a range of project group and technical meetings
• Ensure that the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements

Experience And Skills Required

• Experience of design solutions from conception through to completion including calculations, drawings, specifications, etc aligned to RIBA stages and BSRIA BG6
• Qualification with a Building Services degree or higher educational qualification (HNC/HND)
• Revit software experience is advantageous
• IES modelling would be an advantageous skill
• Good oral and written communication

Ridge operate an accredited mentor scheme for registration to the Engineer Council to obtain EngTech/IEng/CEng