Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Construction

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An independently owned mechanical, electrical, and environmental design consultancy is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, gain insights from experienced engineers, and contribute to sustainable design practices. You will collaborate with teams, manage workloads, and innovate in application.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement

9-day fortnight work schedule

Company pension

Bupa Healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Familiarity with CIBSE documentation and British standards required.
• Progressing towards CIBSE membership encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mechanical Engineers on various projects.
• Complete detailed mechanical designs.
• Perform calculations for domestic, ventilation, heating, and cooling systems.

Skills

Basic understanding of building regulations

IT literacy

Knowledge of Office

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Knowledge of Hevacomp

Job description

Job Description

The Company

We are working with an independently owned mechanical, electrical, and environmental design consultancy with a proven reputation in design-based services across all sectors in the construction industry. They pride themselves on delivering technical, robust, and environmentally sustainable designs. This is a great opportunity to learn from some of the most talented engineers in the construction industry.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Mechanical Engineer or project/business Director, you will collaborate with Electrical and Mechanical engineers within the Project Team, with technical support from senior engineers. Your responsibilities include assisting Mechanical Engineers on various projects, completing mechanical designs with guidance, reporting workloads, and prioritizing tasks with the design lead. You will also advise on personnel resourcing and workload, attend weekly team meetings, and seek ways to improve efficiency and productivity.

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will:

1. Operate on multiple projects with assistance from Mechanical Project engineers.
2. Complete detailed mechanical designs supported by other Engineers.
3. Perform calculations to verify designs for domestic, ventilation, heating, and cooling systems.
4. Coordinate design efforts with electrical team members.
5. Manage personal workload in line with project and client deadlines.
6. Stay updated with latest practices and innovate in application.
7. Provide input data and criteria to Sustainability Engineers for modelling.

Technical Ability

You should have a basic understanding of current building regulations, CIBSE documentation, British standards, BSRIA documentation, and other relevant design guides. While full understanding of these documents is not expected, familiarity with their coverage is necessary. You should be IT literate, with working knowledge of Office, AutoCAD, and Hevacomp. Progressing towards CIBSE membership is encouraged.

Benefits

We are a friendly and sociable team, hosting various events throughout the year. Our benefits include:

• Competitive holiday entitlement and a 9-day fortnight work schedule.
• Company pension.
• Bupa Healthcare.
• Cycle to work scheme.