Are you excited about taking the lead on diverse projects and contributing to the growth of a consultancy with a track record of success? Do you have the motivation to climb the career ladder, reach Principal level, and appreciate a workplace that values promoting talent from within? If you’re looking for a new opportunity, keep reading, this may be for you!
The Company
They are a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, renowned for its innovative solutions in the built environment. With a rich history dating back to 1862, the company has evolved into a global player with a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge design.
Specializing in mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering, this company collaborates with architects and clients to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for a diverse range of projects, from commercial and residential buildings to cultural institutions and infrastructure developments. Their expertise lies in creating efficient, sustainable, and future-ready spaces that enhance the quality of life and contribute to the advancement of the built environment.
They are problem solvers who care how a space makes you feel when you step inside – who bring buildings to life. They overcome every challenge with ingenuity, determination, and pride.
They take personal responsibility to achieve a shared vision, combining strong relationships with technical excellence. When they embark on a project journey, they are making a commitment to the client and to each other.
The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for a progressive Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our firm. This opportunity is currently available in our Glasgow or Edinburgh offices.
As a Senior or Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and delivering designs and managing a range of project types and sizes. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and support staff delivering a consistent high-quality service for clients, ensuring that repeat and new business opportunities are developed, and profitability is achieved.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. You will be working on a varied portfolio of projects both in the UK and internationally across key sectors.
2. Designing mechanical engineering systems at the highest level using the latest software design packages. Competency in AutoCAD and ideally experience with REVIT.
3. You will have the opportunity to lead mechanical services design on large projects and take the overall lead on small to medium-sized projects within the office.
4. Projects span a cross-section of sectors including Education, Science and Research, Healthcare, Leisure, Residential, Commercial, Defence and high-end mixed-use developments.
5. You will lead the development of initial strategic concepts for projects ensuring solutions are appropriate for the brief and regulatory standards.
6. Take responsibility for solid technical delivery in your work either alone or as part of a team.
7. Engage with junior support staff in their day-to-day activities and offer advice and guidance to ensure that they develop their skills and get the best out of their people.
8. You will be financially astute and work with the project leader to help monitor fee expenditure, resources, and work delivered.
9. Looking at new ways of working and taking time out for innovation and research ensuring they keep abreast of the company’s competitors.
10. Creating and maintaining a high reputation within the industry and ensuring adherence to QM and risk control procedures.
What Are They Looking For:
1. Excellent technical knowledge in Mechanical Design Engineering.
2. Thorough understanding of Building Services Engineering and interdisciplinary design through all stages of the design process.
3. Previous consultancy experience: You will appreciate the importance of complementary specialisms such as acoustics, fire engineering, and computer modeling in the design of buildings.
4. Autonomous approach: able to lead small to medium-sized projects and able to take a brief from the project lead on large projects and deliver & control the tasks required.
5. Responsible for the quality of all outputs.
6. Appreciation of client needs, with the ability to face clients.
7. Ability to identify when outsourcing is required e.g. design & CAD work.
8. Understand and identify resource needs.
9. Mentor and supervise junior members of staff.
10. Ideally Chartered engineer or working towards.
Core benefits
* Private medical scheme
* Life Assurance
* Income protection
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with a length of service
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced Paternity, Maternity & Shared Parental Leave
* Season Ticket Loans
* Professional membership subscription
Flexible benefits
* 9-day fortnight – the firm offers all employees the option to work a 9-day fortnight
* Employee stock purchase plan – a voluntary program that allows eligible employees to purchase common stock at a 15% discount
* Holiday buy & sell up to 5 days
* Study Assistance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Sabbatical Leave
* Other flexible benefits include gym and retail discounts, travel & dental insurance and GAYE (Give as you Earn)
Are you ready to bring your skills and passion to a team that values collaboration and innovation?
Is it time for you to be part of a consultancy that’s not just growing in numbers but also in the impact it makes on the industry.
Interested in knowing more? Please contact Alex.
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