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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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• Intermediate Mechancial Engineer

  London - London Bridge, SE1

  to £47,000 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 London. 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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• Mechanical Building Services Engineer

  Remote - West Midlands

  to £55,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  Client: Innovative, ambitious, and rapidly expanding technical asset management consultancy that specialises in making existing buildings sustainable. They help landlords and property managers map risk, plan for, and transition portfolios of buildings to net-zero carbon as cost-effectively as possible. They adopt a unique approach that combines building services engineering with dynamic simulation modelling, energy engineering, and their own bespoke data analysis software. They work with global investment funds and property companies and support the management of over 1 million m2 of predominantly commercial real estate assets and employ more than 20 staff. Their head office is in the West Midlands but many of the teamwork 100% remotely and are required to travel across the UK to visit buildings. Travel to head office including an overnight stay to attend team meetings is required once every two months. Role: As part of their continuing growth strategy and to help support the comprehensive range of services they provide for building owners they are looking to appoint a mechanically biased Building Services Design Engineer to their projects team. Responsibilities:

  •  The ability to conceptualise the best and most efficient way of detailing a design solution with due regard to ESG requirements and client aspirations
  • Assisting in the delivery of all aspects of M&E services refurbishment and new installation projects; working to a programme, budget, and specification to include commissioning and post-occupancy evaluation processes
  • Giving presentations and writing clear and concise reports which highlight the practical implications of design(s)
  • Promoting energy efficiency and other sustainability initiatives
  • Communicating and co-ordinating project works with architects, other engineers, contractors, building managers, tenants and other stakeholders
  • Managing teams of external consultants and contractors
  • Developing and maintaining management systems and procedures for project management tasks
  • Producing Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) designs and drawings using AutoCAD software
  • Designing the layout of mechanical and electrical distribution circuits.
  • Carrying out tests on systems and making changes to plans where necessary.
  • Monitoring the installation of services, witness testing and specifying maintenance requirements
  • Making sure that all building services meet health and safety (CDM) and environmental legislation requirements
  • Negotiating contracts with clients.

  Essential skills:

  • Engineering degree and a minimum of 3 years of engineering experience or a non-cognate graduate with a minimum of 3-5 years of engineering experience and recognised engineering accreditations (such as CIBSE LCC/LCEA etc.)
  • Membership of CIBSE, IMechE or IET
  • Strong mechanical engineering knowledge
  • AutoCAD M&E
  • An understanding of UK construction contracts and processes
  • An aspiration to deliver engineering excellence with a focus on sustainability within design.

  Desirable skills:

  • Working knowledge of electrical engineering and/or public health services
  • Understanding of BIM processes including REVIT, COBIE and IES dynamic simulation modelling.

  Benefits:

  • Clear career pathways and development plans with protected time to support professional membership applications, further education or acquiring new skills
  • Support for health and well-being including a health care plan, 12 days of paid leave for volunteering and supportive policies on mental health
  • Flexible working patterns
  • The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding and ambitious company that encourages and supports innovative thinking and finding new solutions to achieving net-zero carbon in existing, complex buildings
  • Become part of an agile and high-performing team that prides itself on delivering world-class outputs without the corporate office politics and bureaucracy
  • 25 days annual leave per year plus public holiday entitlement
  • Pension scheme
  • Discretionary bonus.

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