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• Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

  Gloucestershire - Bristol

  to £42,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Award-winning multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy specialising in building services. They are one of the industry leaders, providing innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings.  Providing a full range of MEP, environmental, and sustainability services bringing buildings to life.  They are looking for an experienced Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer to join and assist their busy team in Bristol. What the client is offering:

  • You’ll collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built-environment specialists.
  • You’ll be part of progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes across all sectors.
  • You’ll advance your career, your way, thanks to our structured Career Paths framework.

  What You’ll Be Doing:

  • You will be working on a varied portfolio of projects both in the UK and internationally across a varied portfolio of projects across key sectors.
  • Designing mechanical engineering systems at the highest level using the latest software design packages. Competency in AutoCAD and ideally experience with REVIT.
  • Projects span a cross-section of sectors including Education, Science and Research, Healthcare, Leisure, Residential, Commercial, Defence, and high-end mixed-use developments.
  • You will lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects ensuring solutions are appropriate for the brief and regulatory standards.
  • Take responsibility for solid technical delivery in your work either alone or as part of a team.
  • Engage with junior support staff in their day-to-day activities and offer advice and guidance to ensure that they develop their skills and we get the best out of our people.
  • Looking at new ways of working and taking time out for innovation and research ensuring we keep abreast of our competitors.

  What We Are Looking For:

  • A relevant degree or equivalent for a career in building services engineering.
  • You will have experience in using recognised design software tools such as REVIT and ideally have exposure to MagiCAD.
  • Have great communication skills that can adapt both to external parties and clients but also within the team.
  • Understand project needs and be able to manage the full delivery.
  • You will have recognised qualifications in Mechanical services design and either be working towards Chartered Status, or have an interest in doing so.
  • Be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team in support to deliver projects.
  • Experience of people management is desirable.
  • Future flexibility will be needed for regular cooperation, travel, and inter-office working.

  Benefits:

  • An opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team in a leading consultancy
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Excellent future career opportunities
  • 26 days holiday per year, rising to 31 days with loyalty days, plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Fantastic training and development culture
  • Access to mentoring support from industry experts
  • Opportunity to play a key role in exciting and varied projects
  • Opportunity to be client-facing and the chance to get involved with business development and marketing activities
  • Fast-tracked career progression for the right candidates

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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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• MEP Design Manager (Associate)

  London - Battersea, SW1

  to £70,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Summary: We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate MEP Design Manager to be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary engineering team in London. You will be required to work autonomously or with a team to develop the successful projects through clear strategy and proactive commitment nationally and internationally. The role involves review and management of the MEP engineering disciplines and MEP delivery of large-scale projects, attending project meetings, overseeing MEP engineering activities, and ensuring design completeness and quality compliance. The role will provide crucial technical support, contribute to project reporting, and represent the company professionally. Strong knowledge of international industry standards and regulations, experience in MEP design capacities, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential qualities. Role:

  • Good Knowledge of MEPF systems, relevant legislations, standards, regulations, guides and good practise nationally and internationally as appropriate, having hands-on engineering design experience from any one of the MEP disciplines; including mechanical, public health or electrical engineering.
  • Project and design management, team leadership and project delivery.
  • To attend, and chair where appropriate and working with project lead, meetings with the Client, the sub consultants, specialist contractors, internal design team and other team members where required.
  • Manage meeting minutes and actions, manage the design process and coordinate MEP engineering activities relating to the project including the management of engineering subconsultants.
  • Ensure efficient project, team and external partners/sub-consultant management, pre and post contract.
  • Support project delivery, project team performance and ensure project performance.
  • Undertake project scope and contract reviews to ensure quality and deliver against contractual obligations.
  • Work with Project lead, provide effective and timely assistance, technical advice and support during the project, and oversee the project teams responsible for producing it.
  • To contribute to Project Reporting, and Project Meetings where appropriate and manage input from others.
  • Take ownership for MEP engineering design delivery on significant sized projects.
  • To interrogate the design for completeness and quality in compliance with company procedures and standards and be an active participant in all aspects of quality assurance and project performance.
  • Ensure programme, project and design procedures and protocols are implemented and adhered to by the design team.
  • Managing, agreeing and tracking of RFIs, client decisions and approval procedures, ensuring submissions align with client expectations.
  • Supporting with communication and management of key information between different disciplines within the team.
  • Produce project delivery plans and schedule of key dependencies, MEP design activities and milestones following liaison with all Design Team members by understanding the project scope of works.
  • Monitor MEP design progress and identify areas of risk/ concern that are approaching.
  • Identification of MEP design deliverables, who they will be prepared by and when they need to be delivered.
  • Represent the company both externally and internally in professional and diligent manner always.
  • To fulfil the Practice’s overall objective in producing first class architecture and engineering on time and on budget.
  • Solid technical understanding of own core MEP engineering discipline with good understanding of the role of the building services engineer within the design team in an architectural and engineering consulting environment.
  • To contribute to MEPF Group management activities, as required by the Partner and/or the Senior Partner.

  Skills:

  • 7 years experience as either a mechanical, electrical or public health engineer and/or Design Manager / Technical Services Manager on significant projects
  • Qualified as a Chartered Engineer and degree in engineering.
  • MCIBSE/MIET/MIEE/IMechE Professional Membership Registration.
  • Experience working with a design consultancy and/or contractor in an MEP capacity, with track record of successful project delivery
  • Proven experience in working alongside multidiscipline design teams with a solid understanding and empathy of the design process.
  • Experience of working in a team environment is essential.
  • Deep understanding and knowledge of design and construction processes.
  • Good technical understanding of MEP engineering disciplines and the role of the building services engineer within the design team.
  • Good understanding of other disciplines and specialisms engaged in the design of the built environment.
  • Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities.
  • Good understanding of international Building Regulations and industry standard design reference material
  • Ability to use initiative in response to demands of project.
  • Able to negotiate and communicate well in graphical, written or verbal forms including ability to listen and to understand others.
  • Awareness of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget.
  • A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and a proven commitment to independent, lifelong learning.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and use of initiative in response to demands of project.
  • Good interpersonal and communication 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.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint).
  • Enthusiastic, driven and dynamic self-starter with career progression aspirations.
  • Ability to forge strong people relationships.
  • Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports.
  • Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team under own initiative.
  • Appreciation of different type of contracting agreements within architectural and engineering design.
  • Flexible and willing to travel to service international projects and customers.
  • Client facing with strong presentation skills.
  • Sound knowledge & working application of key health and safety issues and legislation
  • International project experience
  • Track record of project delivery in BIM
  • Broad understanding of sustainable design and the role of MEP systems design in the built environment
  • Familiarity with International design standards such as ASHRAE, including 55, 62.1, 90.1 etc.
  • Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite software
  • Experience in development and implementation of design management tools and procedures
  • Bluebeam and Navisworks.
  • LEED qualified or having working familiarity with environmental assessment methods such as LEED/BREEAM/WELL etc.

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