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• Principal Mechanical Engineer

  London - London Bride, SE1

  £60,000 - £73,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Join a multi award-wining building services consultancy. They have an exciting portfolio which includes financial, hotels as well as some of the most innovative residential and mix development projects in the UK and overseas.   ROLE OVERVIEW: The Principal Mechanical Engineer will excel in engineering design, the management of projects and the management of teams, working on multiple projects including multi-million pound schemes. They will support the directors with the ongoing development of improved standards and procedures within the company, whilst taking the lead in managing everyday operations utilising their extensive experience. They will act as design lead on projects, promoting design excellence and they will mentor and develop the skills of the engineers in their team. Leading by example they will ensure the highest standards of health & safety and quality. The Principal Mechanical Engineer will assist the directors to develop business opportunities, confidently marketing the company and expanding their network of contacts, delivering presentations and winning work. Their financial acumen will ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget, and they will prepare fee submissions, negotiate appointments and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Design:

  • Take responsibility for all technical aspects of the design of safe, economical and reliable mechanical systems to meet the contractual scope of work and comply with the applicable standards and regulations.
  • Lead the preparation of clear and concise drawings, specifications and product schedules to define mechanical systems.
  • Ensure coordination of mechanical design with other disciplines (e.g. architectural, structural, electrical) to minimise conflicts and avoid costly revisions.
  • Oversee the process of checking 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.
  • Lead technical work in the area of mechanical design within the company.

  Management:

  • Manage teams and projects internally and externally in respect of deliverables, resources and financials.
  • 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 attention to detail and utilise a high level of oral and written communication (in particular well developed report writing skills) setting the highest standards of communication both internally and externally.
  • Demonstrate a high level of skill working on smaller and quick turnaround projects and the ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
  • Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures.
  • Build relationships and contacts with potential sources of new work, maintain existing relationships.
  • Undertake the delivery of presentations and pitches.
  • Develop new business opportunities and win work.

  Health & Safety:

  • Demonstrate a thorough 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.
  • Provide a safe working environment for all staff at all times.
  • Review and action where necessary findings provided by any member of the team internal or external under your direction during their review of accidents/incidents/near misses.
  • Provide management with health and safety information as and when required.

  Training and HR Management:

  • Manage junior staff internally, providing mentoring and leadership and help to identify opportunities for junior staff to develop.
  • Provide constructive feedback to junior staff.
  • Deliver internal training and seminars in different specialist aspects of the discipline.
  • Undertake staff performance reviews.
  • Assist with recruitment, undertake interviews of potential candidates.
  • Promote team morale and encourage cooperation, collaboration and team working.
  • In conjunction with Directors, help retain high quality staff.

  Technical:

  • Demonstrate an excellent understanding of BSRIA BG6 and RIBA stages, Part L, BREEAM, renewable technology etc. and be able to share your knowledge.
  • Demonstrate expertise in condition surveys/report writing (including pre-acquisition, vendor, dilapidations, etc.).
  • Demonstrate an excellent 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 excellence 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.
  • Ensure that technical performance standards are met on all projects.

  Financial:

  •  Demonstrate an excellent understanding of project costing principles and control potential cost overruns 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.
  • Preparation of fee proposals.
  • Maintain required level of utilisation and complete timesheet on a weekly basis.
  • 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 status to client and others whenever required.
  • Keep project documentation up-to-date and comply with file management protocols.

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• Senior Mechanical Engineer

  Cheshire - Macclesfield

  £75,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: A leader in engineering and energy management, they are a dynamic organisation dedicated to excellence, sustainability, and innovative solutions. Their mission is to empower and assist the global life science sector in producing more sustainable pharmaceutical products, thus fostering a healthier world for future generations. They are trusted by the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies to design and implement carbon and cost reduction strategies whilst maintaining or improving quality and compliance. Role: This role requires a specialist pharmaceutical/life sciences Senior Mechanical Engineer, to spearhead energy efficiency projects and be the go-to person for design advice and lead projects. As the industry experiences greater regulations on the manufacturing process, the team are seeking an individual to bring experience on how to deliver and manage technical projects to support the growth of the business. The main responsibilities in this role will be to be ensure high quality delivery of energy-focused global pharmaceutical and life sciences HVAC engineering solutions, while also guiding others to ensure that design deliverables meet consistent standards and best practice. There will not be any direct line management responsibility for this role. The person in this role will act as a subject matter expert guiding the engineering team on process, quality and technical delivery. They also work closely with the senior leadership and sales teams growing the business and leading on consultative technical discussions with both new and existing client Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Delivery (80% of the role): Most of the time will be working in the capacity of a consultant both externally and internally, influencing design and recommendations, representing best practice and promoting technical excellence in HVAC design and build within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry and within the team.

  • Understanding client needs, formulating innovative solutions, and presenting technical information logically and compellingly.
  • Sharing demonstrable knowledge (such as recent used/test cases) both on build and design on a regular basis with the team.
  • Developing bespoke solutions and innovative designs to meet client needs aligning with cutting-edge technical approaches.
  • Facilitating & providing technical expertise on Energy Kaizen Leadership and HVAC systems.
  • Reporting on engineering KPIs by reviewing the data collection phases and quality of the technical work.
  • Applying expertise in engineering complex GMP compliant HVAC systems for building services.
  • Leading stakeholder discussions with clients on the technical delivery and progress.
  • Working on client site to facilitate projects (both nationally and internationally).
  • Working closely with the Engineering Manager to develop the technical expertise.
  • Responsible for adoption of technical best practice and adoption by the engineering team to maintain consistency and quality of deliverables
  • Supporting the Business's ISO 9001 status for consistent quality delivery.

  Business Operations (10% of the role):

  • Working closely and collaborating with the senior leadership team, operations team, and sales team to ensure effective operations to support current and future client engagements, by helping to develop project resources.
  • Participating in weekly engineering team management meetings and taking responsibility for delivering agreed actions and reporting.
  • Supporting business risk management through identification and mitigation activities.
  • Assisting in a culture of innovation and excellence and maintaining global subject matter expert status.

  Supporting Business Growth (10% of the role):

  • Collaborating with the senior leadership team, and wider teams to implement short and long-term plans, focusing on value propositions.
  • Support of subject matter expert status by maintaining industry leading knowledge related to the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry.
  • Identifying improvement areas across the business
  • Attending conferences on HVAC systems and energy efficiency.

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• MEP CAD Technician

  Berkshire - Wokingham

  £28,000 - £35,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  This is a career-changing opportunity for an ambitious MEP CAD Technician / Coordinator to work with an innovative MEP Building Services design consultancy looking to strengthen its team in Berkshire. The company was established in 2002 and is an independent Mechanical & Electrical design consultancy that provides the full range of MEP Building Services. Boasting an impressive client list in the hospitality, commercial, finance, retail, and residential sectors, the company operates on projects across the UK, Ireland, & Mainland Europe. The Senior leadership is actively involved in day-to-day client delivery, and the entire team's professional and personable approach focuses on offering clients first-class solutions and bespoke services that exceed expectations and provide measurable benefits. You will be joining a first-class team of dedicated technical specialists that operate in a collaborative atmosphere working alongside the UK's leading architects, designers, and contractors. There is a great opportunity to progress your career within MEP CAD / Revit where you will be given exposure to challenging and rewarding work on a diverse range of projects. What you'll be doing:

  • Preparing CAD drawings from Engineer's sketches.
  • Preparing drawing packages ready for issue to clients and external parties.
  • Communicate with Engineers & other members of the CAD team.

  Essential

  • Experience in the latest version of AutoCAD (MEP).
  • A genuine interest in M&E draughting.
  • Ability to work within a team.

  They are offering an excellent development and training program and you will be mentored by senior members of the BIM team.

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