Associate Mechanical Engineer

Tetra Tech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm in the UK seeks a Mechanical Engineer to manage and design complex building services projects. The role involves client interaction and project oversight, requiring strong mechanical engineering expertise and project management skills. Candidates should have experience in health or education sectors and proficiency in AutoCAD. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in design and management of mechanical building services projects.
• Experience in health, education, and/or defence sectors is beneficial.
• Ability to handle meetings with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engineering design solutions for mechanical building services.
• Manage projects from concept through commissioning.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Mechanical building services engineering

Project management

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Education

Relevant education in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status

Tools

Microsoft Office

RevIT

Job description

As we win new work our workload increases, which means we have an exciting opportunity to join our established Belfast Engineering team. You will have responsibility for design and management of mechanical building services projects in complex buildings, including refurbishing existing buildings. In some cases, you will be part of a larger team on major projects, as well as managing your own projects.

The role:

• Responsible for the delivery of engineering design solutions encompassing all aspects of mechanical building services engineering consultancy.
• End-to-end process taking designs from concept to site and through commissioning.
• Carry out calculations and coordinate mechanical services to a high level of accuracy.
• Work within a team delivering complex and large–scale projects.
• Work across a number of sectors including commercial, industrial, retail, healthcare, education and leisure within both public and private domains.
• Mentor and support the development of junior members of staff including graduates and apprentices.
• Understanding of contractual matters, project management, managing team and change control.

About You:

• You will be expected to have a relevant education and experience in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and be a member of the CIBSE, IMechE, IET or equivalent professional body, although relevant design experience would be considered.
• Ability to handle meetings with clients and contractors through all project stages.
• Relevant experience in design and supervision of projects.
• Either Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status.
• Relevant experience in design and management of projects.
• Experience in the health, education and/or defence sectors would be beneficial.
• Current driving licence.
• Ability to work within a team and major complex projects throughout the UK.
• Experience in AutoCAD, National Engineering Spec (NES) Microsoft Office; RevIT experience welcomed.
• Understanding of IES or other thermal modelling software.
• Understanding of BREEAM on M&E services.
• Understanding of Hevacomp or other calculation software.
• Energy Assessor capability would be welcomed.
• Willingness to travel for project work within UK and Ireland is essential.
• Willingness to travel for project work worldwide on short periods is welcome.
• Willingness to obtain necessary security clearances is beneficial.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion‑dollar company with local, client‑focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.