Senior Mechanical Design Engineers
40,000 - 60,000 per annum (depending upon experience)
Blackburn
Days Only (Mon-Fri)
gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to work at their facility based in Blackburn.
Performance Objectives
* Reporting to the Principal Design Engineer, this role involves a broad range of detailed design including District Heating systems, energy centre design, and HVAC / Building Services design. This will include taking concept designs and producing a fully detailed design for the projects team to install, which may involve initial project conceptual work, site investigations, client meetings, and input into project submissions and presentations.
* Working within a team of different grades of Mechanical Engineers, you will be responsible for significant elements of the mechanical design, including energy centre layout, boiler and pump sizing, pressurisation, expansion, water treatment, de-aeration/dirt separation, pipe sizing, and flue design. Other key duties involve writing specifications for the procurement of systems and equipment. Familiarity with large-scale thermal generating plants such as large shell & tube boilers and CHP engines is essential. Knowledge of heat pump technology and other technologies such as gas turbines would be advantageous.
* Along with project accountability, you will be responsible for mentoring mechanical engineers of varying levels, including Trainee, Graduate, and Junior Engineers. This will include allocation of work, reviewing and checking documentation, and ensuring all project responsibilities are delivered on time and to programme.
Person Specification
* Qualified to Degree level, with demonstrable experience in a design/design build environment.
* A professional Engineer (Chartered if possible but not essential, member of a recognised Institute).
* Experience in leading and mentoring design risk reviews.
* Experience with training and mentoring engineers.
* Sound understanding of design principles including heating/cooling distribution, boiler/CHP systems, ventilation systems, flue systems, and general HVAC/building services engineering, with steam system design principles being advantageous but not essential.
* Good understanding of current Building Regulations.
* An interest and some knowledge in Biomass, gasification, geothermal, and other renewable technologies.
* Familiarity with National Design Specifications (NES/NBS) and competence in AutoCAD (2D).
* Effective communication skills, with the ability to manage time and duties in a professional and effective way.
* Demonstrated technical ability and strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Innovation and creativity in developing engineering solutions while ensuring efficiency, profitability, and high quality.
* Fluency with the RIBA Plan of Work and relevant design standards and stages.
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Closing Date: 03/10/2024
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