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• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  London - London Bridge, SE1

  to £60,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: Mechanical & Electrical Building Services consulting practice founded in 1988.   Operating in the healthcare, education, commercial and residential care sectors they adopt a design philosophy based on low energy consumption and long term building sustainability. Role:

  • Undertake mechanical design work consisting of surveys, design, drawings and specifications for projects. Work in conjunction with other Client design team members as required as part of an overall project team. Ensure the design and maintenance of building systems meets legislative and health and safety requirements Specify products, equipment and installation standards relating to mechanical services suitable for the costing and installation by Contractors.
  • Take the lead role for the company, where necessary, on projects.
  • Prepare budget costs for schemes and maintain these during the design stage of a project. Issue a pre-tender estimate to the QS (if part of the project remit). Obtain assistance from Associate Engineers where required.
  • Comment on mechanical services valuations during the construction process.
  • Attend project design meetings, technical meetings, Value Engineering Workshops, Risk Workshops etc as required by the project.
  • Attend site as part of the construction phase activities of projects and participate in site meetings. Undertake snagging, preparation of snagging lists, valuations (if required) and end of defects inspections as required. When undertaking valuations where we are acting as Lead Consultant these are normally undertaken on a monthly basis and include the preparation of Certificates and Valuation paperwork for submission to the Client to allow payment authorisation.
  • Undertake surveys and reports for the company including Feasibility studies, and Condition Surveys and generate reports meeting the company report format.
  • Undertake presentations for projects relating to mechanical services.
  • Advise Clients and other designers on energy use and conservation in a range of buildings and sites, aiming to minimise the environmental impact and reduce the carbon footprint.
  • Utilise Cymap Building Services software for steady state calculations.
  • Utilise TAS software/engage with an external modelling company for thermal modelling in conjunction with other members of staff where required for projects needing these calculations. Assist in developing/updating a standard set of output documents and calculations for tender issue.
  • Champion the use of BIM, Revit and TAS for mechanical and electrical services design work in the office.
  • Undertake tender reviews and provide recommendation reports for the appointment of Contractors. This shall be either in conjunction with other Design Team members where required.
  • Work in conjunction with other staff members on design work as part of an overall project team. In particular work with the junior members of staff to support the project and to assist in their development.
  • Participate in the Staff Review process which is undertaken on an annual basis.
  • Complete the company timesheets system on a weekly basis to record time worked on specific project tasks.
  • Undertake CPD training to continue your education and training.
  • Participate in the health and review process within the company and adhere to the Health and Safety procedures in place.
  • Develop Client relationships with the aim to obtain repeat business for the company.

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• Intermediate Electrical Engineer

  London - City, EC1

  to £50,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: Multi disciplinary collective of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. Designing at every scale from city masterplans, neighbourhoods, parks, streets and buildings to specialist, bespoke light and acoustic installations. They are placemakers who work at every stage of the design process from visioning to briefing to design, delivery and operation. They respond to the demands of their dynamic and ever-changing planet with cross-discipline design thinking that spans all of life’s activities, protects the environment and enhances social value.  They fuse their passion for architecture and engineering with user-centred design and large-scale infrastructure projects to deliver world-class solutions for better, more prosperous places. Description: They are seeking an intermediate electrical building services engineers to join their dynamic team – people who revel in the opportunity to work on challenging, high-profile projects in a stimulating, inter-disciplinary design studio. You will have a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging projects in sectors including workplace, healthcare, education, historic, leisure and residential. About you

  • Degree qualified, preferably to Masters level
  • Full Member of CIBSE, EI or equivalent, or working towards full membership
  • Working towards Chartership
  • Possess excellent communication skills and capable of conveying your passion for building services engineering to clients, other professions, and the team
  • Have detailed knowledge of the design of electrical building services systems and a keen interest in passive design techniques, sustainable environmental solutions and renewable energy technologies
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in using front end design tools such as Dialux, Amtech / Electrical OM, and are fully CAD and IT literate
  • Capable of designing within a Revit environment and a desire to develop these skills
  • Successfully designed projects across a range of scales and sectors
  • Results driven, enjoy challenging opportunities, have a positive attitude and are resourceful.  You will have a high degree of integrity, professional ethics, respect and sense of responsibility

  The Offer: They offer a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of their skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a stimulating working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement.

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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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