Design Engineer (Building Services)

Process Installations & Maintenance Services Ltd; Glinton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company based in England is seeking an experienced Building Services Design Engineer. The role involves managing diverse projects, preparing high-quality engineering documents, and leading design proposals. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 8 years experience in building services and a relevant degree. This position offers the opportunity to influence project outcomes and engage with clients directly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience as a Building Services Design Engineer or similar.
• Experience on projects like Energy Centres or healthcare sector is desirable.
• Membership with CIBSE, IMechE, or IET is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a wide range of projects including energy systems.
• Prepare high quality documentation including designs and specifications.
• Develop and present project design proposals to clients.

Skills

Energy efficient design

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

HNC or degree in Mechanical, Building Services or related Engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Role: Building Services Design Engineer

Location: Peterborough

Job Type: Perm/Full Time

Salary: Dependent on skills and experience

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a wide range of projects including: Low temperature hot water systems & their site wide distribution; Steam & Condensate within Energy Centres; ASHP & WSHP Installations; Combined Heat & Power projects and their integration; Commercial, industrial, and Healthcare.
• Prepare high quality information including technical specifications, designs, drawings, equipment schedules, survey reports, and contract documentation.
• You will be expected to produce energy efficient designs and be able to demonstrate financial benefits to our clients.
• Attend meetings with clients and multidisciplinary design teams as the MEP project lead.
• Develop and present project design proposals to the project team and client.
• Undertake project surveys including site inspections, stock condition, refurbishment and post-occupancy performance evaluations.
• Develop new and repeat business.
• Maintain regular contact with all clients.
• Monitor and review junior staff performance.
• Report resource and financial information to group Partners.
• Identify opportunities for new services and company development.
• Ensure accurate mark ups for CAD, liaising with drawing office to ensure project designs are reflected clearly & accurately in construction drawings.
• Responsibility as design lead on client projects including attendance and representation of the company at all necessary design meetings.
• Responsibility for design co-ordination & design audits through project installation.

Personal Attributes

The candidate is expected to be conscientious, enthusiastic, well organised and professional. They must provide a constant positive influence on the team, encourage others and lead by example. The candidate is expected to be proactive with developing their own and others knowledge, while driving standards and quality throughout the team.

Qualifications Required

• 8 years minimum experience as a Building Services Designer Engineer or similar.
• HNC or a degree in either Mechanical, Building Services or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience working on projects such as Energy Centres, CHP & Energy projects or healthcare sector also desirable.
• Hold, or working towards, membership with relevant industry body (CIBSE, IMechE, IET)