Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer

Your new company

Our client is a large Building Services contractor based in the Edinburgh area. 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. Their clients operate throughout the industrial, commercial, residential, data centres, and more sectors. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well established practice that can offer you the access and support you need to aid your learning and development. You will have the opportunity to run your own projects, working through the RIBA stages. The office has a relaxed, flexible culture and regular social incentives take place.

Your new role

You'll play a key part in the Mechanical Design team and will have the opportunity to lead projects and mentor junior team members. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring an understanding of project briefs.
• Design and specification of all Mechanical Building Services systems - heating, cooling,
• ventilation, controls, etc.
• Carry out the production of detailed calculations using industry standard software tools including Excel, IES, HevaComp, in-house developed tools, etc.
• Preparing technical specifications.
• Collaborate with BIM team to prepare models and drawings with Revit.
• Representing the organisation at meetings with clients and contractors.
• Site surveys, inspections and monitor site works.
• Report and technical note writing.
• Maintaining complete records and archives to company standards.
• Adherence to all quality, environmental & governance processes.
• Managing own workload, updating forward plan of workload regularly and working to time allocations.
• 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.
• Assist with technical development of junior staff.

What you'll need to succeed

• 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.
• 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.
• Detailed knowledge of appropriate technical standards.
• 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.

What you'll get in return

You'll be paid a competitive salary, along with a range of benefits. 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 consultancy.

What you need to do now

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