Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer required. Our client is a well-established building services-based business, looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer due to the growth of the business.

Successful candidates must perform a hands-on design role, be able to manage fees and resources for the projects and have great interpersonal skills as they will be the primary point of contact with external teams and will lead junior engineers. Although they are looking for a senior, they may take on a Junior with potential to grow into a position of that nature.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Position Overview

• Lead the engineering design on multiple projects and liaise with the external design team to ensure the coordination of the building services design.
• Provide technical engineering leadership internally, developing innovative concept designs, sharing knowledge, and offering technical development and guidance to others.
• Carry out engineering design tasks and analysis such as load calculations, modelling, equipment sizing, and delegating tasks to junior engineers where appropriate.
• Produce design packages including sketches, drawings, stage reports, specifications, and technical schedules, delegating tasks to junior engineers where appropriate.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers and utility suppliers to review technical equipment selections, make utility applications, and ensure they meet the requirements of the design, delegating tasks to junior engineers where appropriate.
• Actively seek and understand the project brief and client aspirations and ensure these are translated to the design.
• Ensure the design complies with relevant building regulations, planning policy, British standards, CIBSE guidelines, etc.
• Understand the level of design required for the design stage and the scope and fee available for the work stage.
• Visit sites and liaise as necessary with contractors to ensure the design intent is followed, and complete site inspection reports.
• Seek and record evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with CIBSE, IET, or IMechE guidelines.
• Be aware of health and safety issues in construction and understand the designer's obligations under Construction Design and Management Regulations.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Position Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in building services design.
• In-depth knowledge of building regulations and CIBSE guidelines.
• Chartered or member of CIBSE, IET, or IMechE advantageous.
• Competent with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM software.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Position Remuneration

• Working hours: 40 hours
• Holiday Package: 24 + 3 Days at Christmas + 8BH
• Pension