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• Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

  Buckinghamshire - Chesham, HP5

  £60,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  The Company Our client is an established Mechanical and Electrical Building Services consultancy with a strong track record of delivering projects across a diverse range of sectors with a particular focus on healthcare and education. They provide a comprehensive building services engineering service encompassing MEP design, project management, project appraisal, surveys and feasibility studies, Building Regulations compliance and BIM requirements. Working across projects of varying size and complexity, the consultancy has developed a strong base of repeat clients through a collaborative approach to design and a focus on providing practical, technically robust and cost-effective engineering solutions. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join an established consultancy and take responsibility for the technical and commercial delivery of projects. Reporting to a Principal Design Engineer, you will develop projects from initial sketches and design briefs through detailed design and delivery. The position combines hands-on mechanical design with project management, client liaison, commercial responsibility and the supervision and development of other engineers. You will be expected to bring original thought, judgement and initiative to projects, developing appropriate engineering solutions while taking responsibility for the technical and financial decisions associated with their delivery. Key Responsibilities

  • Develop initial sketch designs and design briefs in response to client and project requirements
  • Undertake detailed mechanical building services design, including energy assessments
  • Take responsibility for the selection and development of appropriate engineering systems
  • Apply independent technical judgement and engineering principles to project design and delivery
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant Standards, Codes of Practice and Regulations
  • Manage the engineering design function on allocated projects, including design preparation, supervision and costing
  • Manage projects to agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards
  • Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and understand the fundamental design parameters affecting multidisciplinary projects
  • Assist with the preparation of CAD drawings and clearly communicate design requirements to CAD Technicians
  • Undertake surveys of existing buildings and prepare reports covering mechanical services, condition, capacity, regulatory compliance and energy performance
  • Maintain effective client liaison and develop strong client relationships
  • Supervise, mentor and support engineers, technicians and trainees
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of internal technical standards and procedures
  • Evaluate projects and investigate technical issues and failures where required
  • Maintain effective project administration, cost control and programme management
  • Manage internal and external project costs

  Requirements The successful candidate will be an experienced Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer capable of operating with a high degree of independence and taking ownership of both the technical and commercial aspects of projects. You should have:

  • A detailed understanding of the principles and design parameters associated with mechanical building services
  • Strong mechanical building services design experience, including energy assessment
  • A working understanding of the basic principles and design requirements of other building services disciplines
  • The ability to develop projects from initial concept and sketch design through to detailed design and delivery
  • Strong knowledge of relevant UK Standards, Codes of Practice and Regulations
  • Experience undertaking building surveys and producing technical reports
  • The ability to exercise independent technical judgement and develop appropriate engineering solutions
  • Experience managing projects, including programmes, costs and quality
  • The ability to supervise and support other members of an engineering team
  • Good CAD awareness and the ability to communicate design requirements effectively to CAD Technicians
  • Strong client-facing and communication skills
  • The ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities and maintain project delivery against programme

  The Role This is a senior position within the practice and provides the opportunity to take genuine ownership of projects, from the development of the initial engineering solution through to technical delivery, commercial management and client liaison. The successful engineer will also play an important role in supporting the development of less experienced members of the team and improving internal engineering standards and procedures. Continued professional development will be encouraged, with the successful candidate expected to maintain an up-to-date understanding of developments in mechanical building services engineering, Standards and Regulations.

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• Electrical Commissioning Engineer

  London - Central/Greater

  £460 per day (Outside ir35)

  Contract

  Our client is Building Services consultancy providing single source solutions to the construction industry, property owners and property managers.  They provide solutions on all aspects of Building Services Commissioning and Client Verification and have been at the forefront of Commissioning Management for over 35 years.  As a result of growth they are looking for a Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join the team. Responsibilities will include the following:

  • Review all commissioning related documentation
  • Review the testing and commissioning process and plan
  • Identify risks to the project and any potential opportunities
  • Review and report against installation progress
  • Review trade contractors method statements
  • Attend regular commissioning meetings
  • Attend off-site and factory witness tests
  • Witness system pre-commissioning and setting to work activities
  • Witness commissioning activities
  • Witness of all integrated system testing
  • Witness of all performance / environmental testing
  • Witness testing of life safety systems in conjunction with relevant Statutory Authorities
  • Provide detailed reports to the client at agreed frequency
  • Issue a final summary report to the project team confirming that the services have been correctly installed and commissioned to specification
  • Identify any outstanding works, snags or potential latent risks
  • System commissionability reviews
  • Development of the commissioning plan

  When applying for this role as Electrical Commissioning Engineer you will have skills and/or experience in the following items in order to be successful:

  • Degree or HND in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Proven UK experience in commissioning management.
  • Strong understanding of Electrical systems and integration within building environments.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of British standards and building regulations.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Development of the commissioning programme, including identification of the critical path and construction milestone drivers
  • Production and installation monitoring to specification and standards
  • Production of monitoring documents to track factory acceptance tests, method statement production, testing, commissioning and final acceptance and sign-off

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• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  Surrey - Croydon

  to £65,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Our client is a multidisciplinary consultancy that provides mechanical and electrical engineering services to a wide range of clients within the healthcare sector. It is an award winning company that is large enough to provide stability and opportunity, but small enough to recognise its people as individuals. They are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with building services experience to join its team based in Croydon. The role will involve:

  • Acting as project leader on selected projects
  • Working as part of a larger team on certain projects.
  • Attending principal meetings and making client presentations on selected projects.
  • Raising/promoting the level of technical excellence relating to mechanical engineering within the team.
  • Over time, developing the ability to become a point of contact for key clients.
  • Helping generate repeat business through customer care of existing clients.
  • Working on a variety of interesting projects across varied sectors.
  • Client facing work.
  • Working closely with others in a team environment.
  • Producing drawings and specifications.
  • Producing calculations or guiding others to complete them.
  • Managing the mechanical engineering aspects of other more junior members of the team.

   In order to be considered for this role you will have:

  • A degree qualification - mechanical or building services (Chartered or working towards). An HNC or HND with suitable design experience will also be considered.
  • Significant experience of design in building services, post qualification completion.
  • Client interaction skills.
  • Software design ideally including Microsoft Office, Hevacomp, IES, TAS or Cymap.
  • Knowledge of British standards, building regulations documents, etc.
  • Knowledge of HTMs would also be of benefit.
  • Professional membership (CIBSE, IET, IMechE).

  They are offering:

  • Salary up to £65,000 + benefits
  • Flexible working

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