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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

  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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• Junior Mechanical Engineer

  Surrey - Croydon

  to £40,000 per annum + benefits

  Permanent

  The Client: Multi-disciplinary Building Services consultant founded in 1997 offering the full range of MEP services nationwide from their 4 UK offices.  Senior staff drive projects from feasibility through to delivery across a diverse range of sectors from data centres and retail outlets, to care homes, schools and offices. The Role: Providing design and technical advice on projects for the respective discipline. Provide a professional and technical consulting and design service to the client encompassing of, but not limited to, site surveys, meetings, feasibility studies, due diligence, design, technical reports and specifications, commissioning, and defects inspections. Assist with multiple projects in a co-ordinated manner, meeting project deadlines and cost requirements. Work under the clear direction of others and interpret the needs of a project where applicable, take a discipline lead role on smaller projects as required.

  • Work in co-ordination with all other design team members, internal and external and provide excellent client care and reporting throughout the whole project life cycle.
  • Understand the project appointment and scope of work following a briefing and be aware of any limitations of the duties on different projects.
  • Have an understanding of project costs and the impact of designs and recommendations on the overall budget for the scheme and monitor time against these costs.
  • Take ownership of your workload to meet agreed timescales and deliverables.
  • Attend meetings as required to represent the discipline and be able to convey other disciplines on behalf of the Company.
  • Communicate proactively and professionally with internal and external project teams and clients when required, attending meetings in a professional manner.
  • Arrange and carry out site surveys as required and prepare the appropriate reports.
  • Demonstrate and deliver acceptable technical and report writing skills.
  • Deal with day-to-day queries from site related to the specific discipline and report to the client or via a senior member of the project team as required.
  • Carry out condition surveys for the specified discipline for combining into an overall report for the client.
  • Contribute to the overall feasibility study for projects for the specified discipline.
  • As required produce designs, calculations, room data sheets, equipment schedules and specifications and other technical information as required to meet the agreed project stage / level, and coordinate these with others in conjunction with the CAD Department.
  • Understand project risks and produce combined MEP Residual Risk Reports in accordance with the CDM regulations with input from other disciplines and team members as required.
  • Promote sustainability and energy efficiency within designs and recommendation and discuss the appropriate systems to implement with the senior team members.
  • Carry out and report on defects inspections, snagging and input into the witnessing of commissioning.
  • Check work for compliance with good practice and the project brief and raise any concerns or potential variations with a senior member of the team.
  • Comment on the as-fitted drawings and O&M documents.
  • Provide excellent client care and assist in opportunities for new and repeat appointments and opportunities, support business development and continuous improvement.

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