Location: The successful candidate can be based from any of our offices in Sidcup, Blackfriars, Birmingham, Oxford or Stevenage, with hybrid working available.
Hours: 8.30am to 5pm
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Associate Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing Building Services team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished mechanical engineer looking to take a leading role in the delivery of complex projects, manage and develop engineering teams, and help shape the future growth of a successful multidisciplinary consultancy. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership capability, client engagement and project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead the mechanical design of building services projects from concept through to completion.
- Act as Lead Mechanical Engineer on projects of varying size, complexity and value.
- Prepare, review and approve calculations, specifications, reports, schedules and design drawings.
- Deliver high-quality technical designs for HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, public health and renewable energy systems.
- Ensure designs comply with current legislation, Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance and client requirements.
- Promote innovative, sustainable and low-carbon design solutions.
- Undertake site inspections, condition surveys and design review meetings.
- Review contractor proposals, technical submissions and commissioning documentation.
- Coordinate design activities with architects, contractors, stakeholders and other engineering disciplines.
Project & Client Management
- Manage project programmes, deliverables, resources and technical outputs.
- Attend client, design team and project meetings.
- Ensure projects are delivered to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
- Undertake technical reviews and quality assurance checks.
- Support business development activities and maintain strong client relationships.
- Lead and manage a team of Mechanical Engineers and Technicians.
- Mentor, support and develop Engineers, Senior Engineers and Technicians.
- Conduct annual appraisals, probation reviews and performance discussions.
- Support resource planning and workload allocation across the team.
- Lead recruitment activities, technical assessments and interviews where required.
- Assist engineers working towards Chartership and professional accreditation.
- Foster a collaborative, positive and high-performing team culture.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and membership of CIBSE, IMechE or an equivalent professional institution.
- Significant experience within a Building Services Consultancy environment.
- A proven track record of leading mechanical building services projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of:
- HVAC Systems
- Heating Systems
- Cooling Systems
- Ventilation Systems
- Public Health Engineering
- Experience producing and reviewing detailed mechanical engineering designs.
- Proficiency with industry-standard design software.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication, report-writing and stakeholder management abilities.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
What's on Offer?
- Performance-related incentive scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Health cash plan
- Long service awards
- Life assurance
- Enhanced annual leave with buy, sell and carry-over options
- Annual season ticket loan
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Employee referral incentives
- Professional qualification and Chartership support
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with an excellent reputation for technical excellence, innovation and professional development. You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, lead talented engineering teams and play a key role in delivering sustainable, high-quality design solutions for a wide range of clients.
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