Job Description
Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Building Services Mechanical Design Engineer with a leading International multi-disciplinary design consultancy in Central London. They are one of the UKs Top Employers for 5 years in a row according to Top Employer Institute. Their multi-disciplined team includes MEP (30 strong), Environmental Design & Sustainability, VT, and Architectural Design Lighting. They are involved in high profile and prestigious projects all over the world across a variety of sectors so the role may involve some travel.
Responsibilities:
- To fully understand Mechanical systems design process and undertake mechanical engineering design activities relating to assigned projects.
- To fulfil the Practice’s overall objective in leading to first class architecture and engineering on time and on budget.
- To have thorough knowledge of, and comply with, company procedures and standards.
Skills:
Required:
- Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
- Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based.
- Have 2 to 4 years of previous mechanical engineering design experience.
- Foundational technical understanding of building mechanical engineering discipline and an appreciation of the role of the environmental engineer within the design team.
- Developing understanding of other engineering disciplines engaged in the design of the built environment.
- Appreciation of building design and architecture with creative and innovative mindset.
- Ability to work collaboratively within the integrated design process environment.
- To seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant professional Institution with objective of acquiring chartered status.
- Ability to use engineering software including experience of using Autodesk Revit and advanced knowledge of working with Microsoft Office software to be used for calculations, reports and presentations.
- Willing to learn new software tools such as Adobe Creative Suite to create reports and presentation material.
- Working knowledge of core technical guidance published by ASHRAE and CIBSE.
- Able to negotiate and communicate well in English, including both spoken and written language plus an ability to listen and to understand others.
- Ability to understand and formulate appropriate design decisions.
- A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and a proven commitment to independent, lifelong learning.
- Demonstrate initiative in approach to own work, self-organised and motivated.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team.
- Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.
- Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.
Desirable:
- International project experience.
- Aware of UK and International design standards.
- Ability to use some of the following software applications: IES or other dynamic simulation tools, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop etc), Bluebeam.
- Additional languages, in particular: European mainland languages, Arabic, Mandarin.
This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.
