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• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  Buckinghamshire - Princes Risborough

  to £58,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  A well established, independent firm of building services consulting engineers, founded in 1984 and operating across the UK and Europe. The company delivers a comprehensive range of engineering and consultancy services to the property and construction sectors, supporting projects from initial feasibility through to completion. With a multidisciplinary team, the business provides expertise in mechanical, electrical and public health engineering, alongside energy consultancy, sustainability strategies, building modelling and project management. Their work spans a wide variety of sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and leisure developments. The company is director-owned, enabling a collaborative and client-focused approach, with senior leadership closely involved in project delivery. A strong emphasis is placed on innovation, sustainability and delivering practical, high-quality engineering solutions, supported by expertise in areas such as BREEAM, energy performance and decarbonisation. The company combines technical excellence with a personable, team-oriented culture, offering employees the opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects within a supportive and well-established consultancy.  

  • You will lead projects or be part of a team to prepare detailed engineering designs in a various sectors including commercial, retail, residential, healthcare and schools in the UK and EU.
  • You must have experience of meeting clients and other construction professionals.
  • Skill set required is the use of Hevacomp, IESVE, AutoCad, and 3D Revit software packages.
  • Qualifications ideally degree educated but other qualifications and experienced will be considered.

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• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  London - London Bridge, SE1

  to £65,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Role: The Senior Mechanical Engineer will excel in engineering design and be comfortable leading projects from inception to completion, working with minimal supervision. They will also assist in planning and managing an appropriate resource to deliver projects. They will prepare conceptual designs of HVAC systems, pipe work systems, plant sizing and selection and calculations and assist with the preparation of the client brief. The role also requires that they are confident giving technical presentations to the professional team as well as managing site coordination meetings with contractors. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work across multiple projects at any one time, and will prioritise work to ensure timely delivery. In addition, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will work with the directors to contribute to the development of improved standards and procedures within the company.   Responsibilities: Design

  • Design safe, economical and reliable mechanical systems to meet the contractual scope of work and comply with the applicable standards and regulations.
  • Develop the preparation of clear and concise drawings, specifications and product schedules to define mechanical systems.
  • Coordinate mechanical design with other disciplines (e.g. architectural, structural, electrical) to minimise conflicts and avoid costly revisions.
  • Check tender submissions, drawings and technical submittals to ensure quality of products and equipment are in accordance with design.
  • Undertake site visits and monitor progress against the design.
  • Assist subcontractors to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications and resolve problems during construction.

  Management

  • Work well within the team and manages medium-sized projects internally and externally in respect of deliverables, resources and financials.
  • Assist with the review of appointment documents and scopes of service.
  • Set targets and monitor workload against deliverables.
  • Report any feedback or issues concerning either projects or team to the directors.
  • Demonstrate a good level of oral and written communication (in particular well developed report writing skills) setting the highest standards of communication both internally and externally.
  • Ensure compliance with company Quality Assurance procedures.
  • Build relationships and contacts with potential sources of new work, maintain existing relationships.
  • Confidently assist with the delivery of presentations and pitches.

  Health & Safety

  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of the CDM Regulations, specifically the Designers requirements.
  • Ensure completion of all risk assessment documentation in a timely manner.
  • Report all accidents/incidents or near misses.
  • Ensure adherence to all H&S requirements at all times.
  • Use and maintain appropriate PPE.
  • Demonstrate leadership in all aspects of Health & Safety.

  Training & HR Management

  • Coordinate junior staff internally, providing mentoring and leadership and help to identify opportunities for junior staff to develop.
  • Provide constructive feedback to junior staff.
  • Promote team morale and encourage cooperation, collaboration and team working.

  Technical

  • Demonstrate a good understanding of BSRIA BG6 and RIBA stages, Part L, BREEAM and renewable technologies.
  • Demonstrate a general understanding of other MEP engineering disciplines, other than your own, sufficient to understand their impact in the overall design, and converse at a high level.
  • Ensure proficiency in the use of the following systems; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Hevacomp or IES, Outlook.
  • Develop ability to use AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Attained or working towards Chartered status.
  • Undertake Continual Professional Development by reading technical journals, attending relevant IEE/CIBSE technical seminars from time to time and attending in house seminars aimed at increasing technical and operational knowledge.

  Financial

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of project costing principles and control changes during project development.
  • Utilise strong financial management skills to negotiate additional fees with the client that may be due.
  • Forecast resourcing via Union Square management database.
  • Assist with preparation of fee proposals.
  • Maintain required level of utilisation and complete timesheet on a weekly basis.
  • Assist directors and principals to ensure that projects are invoiced promptly, and assist with debt collection.

  Project Interface

  • Represent the company at design team and client meetings with confidence.
  • Liaise with clients and others to obtain technical and operational information relating to the projects.
  • Maintain a project overview at all times, able to provide updates on project statusto client and others whenever required.
  • Keep project documentation up-to-date and comply with file management protocols.

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• Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer

  Berkshire - Maidenhead

  to £65,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Europe’s leading design, engineering, and regulatory consultancy organisation with c22,000 staff operating from 14 European countries, including 14 UK branches they design, and plan sustainable communities, infrastructure, and environments in 70 countries worldwide generating sales of £2.3 billion.  The organisation is united by a commitment to collaboration, innovation, sustainability, and creating a positive impact on the shape of tomorrow for generations to come. They are currently looking for a Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to join their Building Services team in Maidenhead. The Role: You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with clients, architects and other members of the professional team to deliver a wide variety of demanding large scale projects in the UK and potentially overseas. Duties will be varied but generally include the following:

  • Undertake detail design and specification of LV electrical installations and distribution systems, including switchgear, transformers, cabling, control equipment and building services for the associated installations.
  • Specify switchgear, transformers and associated cabling and control equipment
  • Prepare feasibility, concept design and implementation studies.
  • Produce design documentation including specifications, models, drawings, calculations and assist the team to ensure that the technical content of all work carried out is correct and completed in accordance within agreed timescales and budgets.
  • Develop relationships with Clients and key suppliers
  • Attending design and site meetings. Managing workload.
  • Mentoring other engineers, including checking and assuring work produced by others.
  • Work winning and business development.
  • Performing job manager responsibilities.
  • Working closely with the delivery teams and Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery

  The Person:

  • A degree in Building Services Engineering, or other related degree/masters.
  • A professional qualification with CIBSE or IET (or be working towards).
  • A good working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, Clash Detection, Dialux and Amtech.
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role with strong project management skills.
  • The ability to manage a variety of projects meeting varying deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to work alongside clients, architects and contractors to solve problems and come up with innovative solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • A good understanding, knowledge, and application of Information Management standards, including ISO 19650.
  • Up to date knowledge of the UK construction market, including current UK Building Regulations and all relevant British Standards.

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