Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Engineer

RGB; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

RGB in Cardiff is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its independent building services consultancy. The role involves mechanical design across a varied portfolio of projects from concept through to completion, with hybrid working and clear progression opportunities.

You'll have a degree in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering and demonstrable experience in mechanical building services design, with emphasis on heating, cooling, ventilation and public health

Qualifications

• A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience designing mechanical building services systems across commercial, residential, industrial or other building projects.
• Knowledge of heating, cooling, ventilation, air conditioning and public health systems.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking mechanical and public health building services design across projects of varying sizes and sectors.
• Producing mechanical drawings, specifications, technical documents and engineering calculations.
• Designing building services systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, air conditioning, hot and cold water, and above-ground drainage.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, architects and other consultants to coordinate design requirements.
• Providing technical input and resolving engineering challenges throughout the design process.
• Coordinating mechanical design deliverables to ensure projects meet agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Undertaking feasibility studies, sustainability assessments, site surveys and technical reporting.
• Reviewing designs to ensure compliance with relevant British and European standards, regulations and contractual requirements.
• Working alongside other engineering disciplines to coordinate designs and contribute to project meetings.
• Supporting project cost management, preparing design cost estimates and contributing to bid preparation.
• Assessing CDM risks and supporting the management of design hazards.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers, where appropriate.
• Contributing to the development of engineering standards and best practices.
• Identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency and deliver sustainable, low-carbon solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Building services

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree/Equivalent in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Job description

This permanent Intermediate or Senior Mechanical Engineer position with RGB in Cardiff offers a salary of £42,000 to £51,000 and hybrid working. The successful candidate will join an independent building services consultancy, contributing to varied projects across multiple sectors from concept through to completion. Responsibilities include mechanical design within an experienced engineering team, with scope to take on increasing responsibility and develop technical skills. Applicants should hold relevant building services design experience and strong communication abilities. The role provides support for professional development and clear progression prospects, suiting an engineer seeking a substantive career move within a well-established consultancy practice serving clients throughout the UK. Intermediate / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Cardiff (Hybrid Working)

Summary

An established independent building services consultancy is looking for an Intermediate or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing team in Cardiff. This is an opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors, develop your technical skills and take on increasing responsibility within an experienced engineering team. You''ll have the opportunity to work on projects from initial concept through to completion, with support for professional development and the chance to progress your career.

The Company

The business is an independent mechanical and electrical building services consultancy with offices in Cardiff and Bristol, delivering projects across the UK. Providing building services design and coordination from initial concept through to project completion, the consultancy works across commercial, leisure, residential, retail, healthcare, education, industrial and infrastructure sectors. With an established team of Chartered Engineers, engineers and technicians, the business delivers complex multidisciplinary projects alongside smaller-scale refurbishment and new-build schemes. The company is continuing to grow and is committed to investing in its employees through training, mentoring and opportunities to develop their technical expertise and progress into more senior positions.

The Role

As an Intermediate or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you''ll be responsible for delivering mechanical and public health building services designs across a varied portfolio of projects. The level of responsibility will reflect your experience, with opportunities to take on project leadership and support junior engineers as you progress. Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking mechanical and public health building services design across projects of varying sizes and sectors.
• Producing mechanical drawings, specifications, technical documents and engineering calculations.
• Designing building services systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, air conditioning, hot and cold water, and above-ground drainage.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, architects and other consultants to coordinate design requirements.
• Providing technical input and resolving engineering challenges throughout the design process.
• Coordinating mechanical design deliverables to ensure projects meet agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Undertaking feasibility studies, sustainability assessments, site surveys and technical reporting.
• Reviewing designs to ensure compliance with relevant British and European standards, regulations and contractual requirements.
• Working alongside other engineering disciplines to coordinate designs and contribute to project meetings.
• Supporting project cost management, preparing design cost estimates and contributing to bid preparation.
• Assessing CDM risks and supporting the management of design hazards.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers, where appropriate.
• Contributing to the development of engineering standards and best practices.
• Identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency and deliver sustainable, low-carbon solutions.

You''ll ideally have:

• A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience designing mechanical building services systems across commercial, residential, industrial or other building projects.
• Knowledge of heating, cooling, ventilation, air conditioning and public health systems.
• Experience with sy