Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer

SSA Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. This role focuses on overseeing the design delivery of high-end luxury residential projects, ensuring collaboration with external design consultants and maintaining high standards in MEP work. The ideal candidate will leverage their mechanical engineering expertise to validate designs and contribute to the successful completion of projects. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it a perfect fit for those looking to advance their careers in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering is vital for validating designs.
• High rise housing and Stage 5 Design experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage external Design consultants and CDP specialists.
• Provide engineering checks and maintain design accuracy.
• Attend Design team meetings to update on progress.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Job description

Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer – London

SSA are currently recruiting for a leading M&E contractor who are looking for an intermediate level Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team to complete projects on high-end luxury apartments. Their main role will require them to manage external Design consultants and CDP specialists while they complete the construction stage design delivery on high-end residential projects in Central London.

The successful candidate will not be undertaking design tasks first-hand, but their experience in mechanical engineering will be vital when validating designs of the specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the appointed design consultancy to successfully deliver MEP designs to clients.
• Work with the design and commercial team to figure out design requirements.
• Work alongside BIM Engineers to maintain the required level of design to achieve the acceptance of the client.
• Provide engineering checks including production of checking calculations, details, drawings, and schematics, to determine accuracy of design consultant work.
• At the outset of new projects, agree on deliverables list and programme with the Design consultant, the Preconstruction team, and Planner.
• Attend regular Design team and procurement meetings to update on progress and determine tech sub requirements.
• Receive and review first issue of Design consultancy deliverables (drawings, calculations, and tech subs) and return to Design consultancy as necessary for revision.

The Ideal Candidate:

• High rise housing and Stage 5 Design is essential (RIBA Stage 5 is a particular focus).
• Relevant experience with a contractor proving high standards in MEP work.
• Experience in high rise residential work is vital.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong IT skills.

The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary with a great package.