Senior Mechanical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead innovative projects in the Life Science sector. This role involves overseeing mechanical designs, collaborating with a diverse team, and ensuring projects align with Net Zero sustainability targets. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of UK experience, a strong engineering background, and a passion for tackling complex challenges. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive impactful solutions and enhance departmental capabilities, all while contributing to cutting-edge projects that shape the future of healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of UK experience in building services sector.
• Proficient in design and technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple mechanical engineering projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project goals.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

3D Revit Modeling

MS Office Proficiency

Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Professional Engineering Membership

Tools

Navisworks

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Description

Austin’s work revolves around the Life Science sector and designing R&D laboratories and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. You will handle engineering assignments ranging from mechanical designs to design lead roles of a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, you will support site delivery as part of Austin's broader project construction team.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will likely manage multiple projects simultaneously. You will take ownership of mechanical projects, ensuring delivery according to the agreed programme and resource allocation. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of in-house architects, engineers, and project managers. Additionally, you will be involved in the investigation and utilization of the latest technologies, designing to meet client’s Net Zero sustainability targets and addressing complex design aspects of life science sector projects.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will work closely with the Head of Department to enhance departmental capabilities.

What do we need from you?

• UK experience 10+ years, preferably in the building services sector.
• A keen interest in working on complex and challenging projects.
• An engineer with an appropriate engineering degree.
• Preferably a Member of a Professional Engineering Institution.
• Discipline-specific experience in design, in a relevant industry sector.
• Proficient in MS Office software applications, with experience navigating 3D Revit models using Navisworks Viewer and familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Navisworks.
• Organisational skills and attention to detail to identify a technical design or quality issue, find a suitable solution, and resolve the issue.
• Articulate, with strong verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively present yourself and your arguments to clients.
• Being self-motivated and a team player.
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive attitude, with work involving a combination of design tasks, client meetings, and site visits.
• Valid UK driving license.