Mechanical Design Engineer
Norwich
What you will be doing:
An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the team at Lintott, a Galliford Try business.
The key components of the role of Mechanical Engineer are to create, oversee and undertake the design of mechanical assemblies, principally for the Company’s Treatment System products.
* Undertake a thorough review of the mechanical aspects of a specification / tender / project. Design / develop technically appropriate and value-engineered solutions as required by the project / contract / requirement.
* Produce CAD models, drawing packs, design documentation, design calculations and technical reports as required by the project / requirement and in a manner which is efficient and that continually enables the Company to deliver service excellence.
* Areas of design include, but are not limited to: Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) water treatment kiosks, storage tanks, pump cabinets and pipe-work systems.
* Structural framework.
* Continually employ the principles of Design for Manufacture and Assembly, and value engineering throughout design undertakings, but never deviating from or compromising designated standards / requirements.
* Arrange the procurement of materials and / or to obtain quotations for non-standard components as directed by the Project Manager or as required by the project. Produce detailed Bill of Materials.
* Research suitable solutions and estimate costs and timescales.
* Deliver assigned projects / design activities on-time and to cost (in accordance with Standards and contractual requirements).
* Liaise regularly with the customer, client, contractors, Project Manager and other members of the Design Team. In particular, issues and shortfalls should be communicated in a timely manner and in writing.
* Where applicable, to attend meetings on site, upholding the Company’s Culture and Values.
* Undertake product testing and evaluation, which demonstrates specification adherence. Where applicable to record, analyse and interpret test data.
About You:
* Knowledge and use of Autodesk Inventor/Inventor Professional CAD skills.
* At least 3 years’ experience in a Mechanical design environment.
* Knowledge of the Water Industry.
* Knowledge of electrical wiring regulations and Machinery Directive.
* Educated to a minimum of a HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering or science discipline.
* Knowledge of Change Management / Kaizen / Organisational Excellence Concepts.
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Our benefits:
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
* A wide range of corporate discounts.
* Cycle to Work schemes.
* Comprehensive pension plan.
* Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
* Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
* Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.
About us:
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact jade.adamson@gallifordtry.co.uk
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
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