Your new company Our client is a well-known, international multidisciplinary consultancy based in Glasgow. Their team of highly-qualified mechanical and electrical engineers have many years of experience in all aspects of building services engineering: from preliminary planning and construction management to supplementary services upon completion. This opportunity involves working as part of a JV team on the Nuclear Technical Support Provider framework to deliver specialist nuclear technical services to support DIO, Navy Command, and other MOD organisations.
They are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing Team. You will be expected to run your own projects, working through the RIBA stages as well as working as part of a larger team. The office has a relaxed, flexible culture and regular social incentives take place.
You'll play a key part in the Mechanical Design team and will have the opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior team members. Ensuring an understanding of project briefs.
Design and specification of all Mechanical Building Services systems - heating, cooling,
Carry out (and managing of others) the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Excel, IES, HevaComp, in-house developed tools, etc.
Collaborate with our BIM team to prepare models and drawings, with a working understanding of Autodesk Revit.
Representing the organisation at meetings with clients and contractors.
Site surveys, inspections and monitor site works.
Report and technical note writing.
Adherence to all quality, environmental & governance processes.
Managing elements of project delivery and an understanding of budget costings.
Reviewing progress, including reporting any anomalies and changes of scope to the project lead.
Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or related subjects.
Good level of computer literacy in a range of digital tools including IES Thermal Modelling, HevaComp, etc.
Understanding of energy and carbon related data capture and analytics.
Awareness of the principles of building physics such as passive design solutions and fabric first approaches.
Competent in designing for measurement and verification, including experience of commissioning and post installation evaluation of performance.
Experience of working in a design consultancy and/or some experience of working within a contractor design environment is essential.
Able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.
Good report writing skills, experience of making presentations to and attending meetings with clients is essential.
Comfortable working within time and cost budgets as agreed at project briefing meetings.
Bonus scheme
~ Annual salary reviews
~ Pension scheme - Employer will double your contribution up to 10%
~ Life Assurance
~25 days annual leave + bank holiday
~ Option to buy/sell extra holidays
~ Hybrid working
~ Flexible working
~ Professional Fees - 1 annual membership
~ Season Ticket Loan
You'll benefit from a relaxed working culture, where you'll be given the autonomy to manage your own diary and have complete flexibility over your working week. You'll be given the support required to progress professionally and will be given a clear route to progress within the organisation.