Senior Mechanical Engineer

Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at VVB where our CORE values shape our behaviour and are apparent in everything we do. Not only are these values central to the entire VVB ethos, but each letter also represents a pillar of our company vision. CORE Values –

Who are we?

VVB delivers sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions with expertise and long-standing experience across Rail, Fire, Highways, Power, and Tunnels. Combining robust processes with specialist agility. Our approach to projects always takes into account the best interests of our clients, our people and our environment. VVB Website –

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries and yearly appraisals
• Travel expenses to locations outside of your contracted location
• Perkbox giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts and wellbeing tools
• 3 x Life Assurance covered under the VVB Group Life Assurance scheme
• Private Medical Insurance scheme, provided by BUPA, inclusive of an online private GP
• Pension scheme (4% ER and 5% EE)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (3-4 to be used for Christmas shut down)

At VVB we are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide mechanical engineering support to projects through design to completion. This will involve all stages from tendering, design, installation, testing and commissioning. The successful individual will have management of Mechanical installations throughout the projects to ensure successful delivery from a HSE, programme, quality, compliance and commercial perspective.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Undertaking Mechanical design review in line with current standards and to ensure buildability and constructability. Identify any weaknesses or errors in the design that could jeopardise functionality. Ensure HSE best practices are always followed.
• Where required undertake Mechanical design (tunnel ventilation, HVAC, pumped systems etc.) including design checks.
• Ensure design risk assessment is compliant with installation parameters.
• Provide engineered solutions to key project problems to satisfy clients’ expectations, project restrictions and budget considerations.
• Management of all associated design registers, meeting minutes, drawing registers etc. as appropriate inline with VVB and project requirements. Ensure all formal communication is undertaken and managed (RFI’s, TQ’s, EWN’s, MAR’s etc.)
• Direct liaison with CAD team to ensure correct drawing modelling, to BIM or other standards. Review drawings for clash detection and associated interface problems.
• Development of scope documents for tenders and procurement processes.
• Liaison with manufacturers to determine product suitability, in partnership with procurement. Attendance at FAT and SAT (and any other required stage) to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Direct liaison with installation teams to ensure design suitability, works methodology and solve key installation issues/constructability.
• Working with the commercial department to track design changes and variances.
• Working with the planning department to plan design, installation and T&C works. Provision of accurate assessment on forecast works to complete and provide suitable readjustments to ensure project programme is maintained.
• Management of subcontractor works as appropriate including assisting the commercial department in valuation and contract support.
• Ensure design and works comply with VVB and client quality management systems.
• Keep up to date with all Mechanical, construction and relevant legislation, law, standards and best practice.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge of relevant Mechanical installations legislation and standards, BIM and design modelling standards and all other associated standards and legislation.
• Knowledge of design processes and associated compliance.
• HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• Engineering Council Registration as Incorporated Engineer or qualification leading to this status with preference for Chartered.
• Registered member of either CIBSE or IET or other recognised Engineering Council Institutions.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Card.

This role will be based across our project locations, you will be required to travel to other sites and offices as and when required.

VVB values the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all prospective and current employees with dignity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

All employees must demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm in promoting the principles of equality in employment and service delivery.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now using the link below!

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